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Va. Guard CERFP validated for duty following external evaluation in Virginia Beach
Posted on May 5, 2013 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia National Guard special response force capable of providing support to first responders and civil authorities was recommended for validation following an external evaluation April 27 at the Virginia Beach Fire & EMS Training Center. The Virginia National Guard’s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear High Yield Explosive Response Force Package, known as the CERFP (pronounced “surf-p”), was rated as “fully trained” on 15 of the 16 major tasks they had to accomplish. The CERFP can conduct tasks associated with incident management, urban search and rescue, mass causality decontamination, technical decontamination, medical triage and treatment and fatality search and recovery. The force is made up of Soldiers and Airmen from units based in Petersburg, West Point, Rocky... -
Virginia National Guard special response force to conduct external evaluation in Virginia Beach
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 180 Virginia Army and Air Guard personnel from a special response force of the Virginia National Guard will conduct an external evaluation exercise April 27, 2013, hosted by the Virginia Beach Fire Training Center in Virginia Beach. The exercise will validate response capabilities and improve operations for the response force. FOR THE NEWS MEDIA: Members of the news media are invited to attend training and preparations for the evaluation on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 11 a.m. Reporters and photographers should check in at the Virginia National Guard readiness center at 1096 South Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach no later than 10:45 for an information briefing and transport to the training location. Please DO... -
192nd Fighter Wing Fights the ‘Aggressors’ at Red Flag
Posted on April 16, 2013 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The 192nd Fighter Wing pilots and maintainers recently put their skill and capabilities to the test. Forty-two members of the 192nd traveled with the 27th Fighter Squadron to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nev., to participate in a three-week, large-force exercise known as Red Flag. “Red Flag is a unique training opportunity that is intended to prepare our pilots to survive the first few days of combat in a major theater war,” said Lt. Col. McAtee, pilot participant and 192nd Maintenance Squadron commander. “Red Flag brings together a myriad of assets from the blue air side (or coalition forces) and the red air side (also known as “aggressors”) to create giant, real-life,... -
Air Guard Recruitment Team Recognized with 3 Regional Awards First Quarter FY 2013
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia Air National Guard recruiting started the fiscal year strong in 2013 and was awarded for unparalleled performance in Region IV for the first quarter. Brig. Gen. Zane R. Johnson, Air Component Commander, presented the wing with the Top Accessions Award for an outstanding team effort that resulted in record-high recruitment numbers for the 192nd Fighter Wing. In addition, he recognized and awarded Master Sgt. Neil V. Keane as the Top Accessions Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer and Technical Sgt. Kevin W. Singleton as the Top Accessions Production Recruiter. “The contribution made to the Virginia Air National Guard by our recruiting team is nothing short of outstanding. They have exceeded expectations and goals in every measurable... -
192nd Operations Group welcomes new commander
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Operations Group, 192nd Fighter Wing, bid farewell to Col. David R. Nardi as he relinquished command to Col. William J. Butz during a change-of-command ceremony held March 3, 2013, at Langley Air Force Base. Col. Thomas K. Wark, 192nd FW commander, officiated the ceremony. Nardi served two and a half years as commander of the 192nd Operations Group and has been reassigned as vice commander of the 192nd FW. During his closing statements, Nardi looked toward the formation in front of him and said he was honored “to have had the opportunity to lead this group. I’m amazed everyday by what each of you do and I don’t... -
![LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Airmen of the 192nd Fighter Wing, a Virginia Air National Guard unit, and 1st Fighter Wing maintenance teams here scored an ‘Excellent’ 91.37 percent in the Air Combat Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program assessment Feb. 8-13. The LCAP provides leadership with an evaluation of a unit’s ability to perform key logistics processes in a safe, standardized, repeatable and technically compliant manner. “The LCAP inspectors validated what we already knew; the strength of the 1st and 192nd Fighter Wings Total Force Initiative relationship has resulted in the best maintenance organization in ACC,” said Col. Robert Grey, Jr., 192nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Group commander. “We continue to develop strong working relationships and seamless integration between [Air Force] and ANG maintainers,...](http://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2010/02/192nd-LCAP1-115x115.jpg "Virginia Air National Guard achieves LCAP excellence")
Virginia Air National Guard achieves LCAP excellence
Posted on February 25, 2013 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Airmen of the 192nd Fighter Wing, a Virginia Air National Guard unit, and 1st Fighter Wing maintenance teams here scored an ‘Excellent’ 91.37 percent in the Air Combat Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program assessment Feb. 8-13. The LCAP provides leadership with an evaluation of a unit’s ability to perform key logistics processes in a safe, standardized, repeatable and technically compliant manner. “The LCAP inspectors validated what we already knew; the strength of the 1st and 192nd Fighter Wings Total Force Initiative relationship has resulted in the best maintenance organization in ACC,” said Col. Robert Grey, Jr., 192nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Group commander. “We continue to develop strong working relationships and seamless integration between [Air Force] and ANG maintainers,... -
Chief Master Sergeants tackle tough questions from 192nd Fighter Wing Junior Enlisted Council
Posted on February 14, 2013 | No CommentsJOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Airmen from the 192nd Fighter Wing Junior Enlisted Council hosted their first “Ask the Chiefs Panel” at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb. 10, 2013. The panel provided members and potential members a unique opportunity to ask a variety of questions directly to senior state and wing enlisted personnel. The chiefs included Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Frazier, Virginia Air National Guard state command chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Jay Ellis, 192nd Intelligence Squadron, and Chief Master Sgt. Kimberly Holloway, 192nd Operations Group. As the Virginia Air National Guard state command chief master sergeant, Frazier serves as advisor to the Adjutant General of Virginia and the Air Component Commander on quality-of-life issues and concerns of the... -
Virginia Guard military police personnel assist with security at 57th Presidential Inauguration
Posted on January 24, 2013 | No CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 300 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were sworn in as Washington, D.C., special police and assisted with security operations at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 21, 2013. The Soldiers and Airmen, from the Manassas-based 266th Military Police Company, the Virginia Beach-based 229th Military Police Company, the Staunton-based Detachment 1 of the 266th MP Company, the Fredericksburg-based Headquarters Company, 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, and the 192nd Security Forces Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, directed traffic and provided assistance to civilians along H and K streets, in the area near the inauguration parade route. “It was a really good experience to be able to do something for my country. I’m proud to be called... -
Change of command ceremony held for Virginia 149th Fighter Squadron
Posted on January 17, 2013 | No CommentsJOINT BASE LANGLEY-Eustis, Va. — Lt. Col. Stephen Bunting took command of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Squadron from Lt. Col. William J. Butz in a change of command ceremony held Jan. 13, 2013, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Butz took command of the 149th Fighter Squadron on Aug. 24, 2010. He was commissioned in 1989 through the Officer Training Program at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. After Undergraduate Pilot Training, he flew F-16C’s at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, Shaw AFB in South Carolina, and Cannon AFB in New Mexico. He separated from active duty in 1998 and joined the Virginia Air National Guard. Butz is a command pilot with more than 3,300 fighter flying... -
Governor McDonnell signs proclamation declaring December as “Virginia National Guard Appreciation and Recognition Month”
Posted on December 7, 2012 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed a proclamation designating December as “Virginia National Guard Appreciation and Recognition Month” in the Commonwealth of Virginia Dec. 7, 2012, at a ceremony in Richmond. Governor McDonnell was joined by Secretary of Public Safety Marla Graff Decker and Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, in recognizing members of the Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force. “This proclamation, in a small way, recognizes the incredible sacrifice and service of the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Defense Force,” McDonnell said. “For the first time since 9/11 all Virginia Army Guard and Air Guard units are home with their families and loved ones for the holidays. Time and... -
Virginia National Guard works with Tajikistan’s Peacekeeping Operations Battalion on infantry and medical tactics
Posted on November 30, 2012 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — Soldiers and Airmen of the Virginia National Guard participated in missions to Tajikistan from Nov. 3-16, 2012, where they conducted an exchange in infantry tactics and medical support procedures with the Tajikistan Peacekeeping Operations Battalion in preparation for future United Nations missions. Lt. Col. Michael Renforth of the 192nd Medical Group led the Medical Exchange, while 1st Lt. David Worley of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team led the Infantry Tactical Exchange. The teams consisted of Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Force Headquarters; 192nd Medical Group; Virginia Army National Guard Medical Command; Intel and Sustainment Company, 29th Infantry Division; Companies B and C, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team; and Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion,... -
192nd FW hosts Family Day festivities
Posted on September 28, 2012 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – More than 900 Virginia Air Guardsmen and their families from the 192nd Fighter Wing participated in various activities at the unit’s Family Day, Sept. 9. A Hometown Hero Salute ceremony recognized military and family members of the 192nd FW. Airmen and their supporters were presented with items that reflect the number of days they deployed from June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012. Recognized members walked across the stage with their supporters, were greeted by the official party and received awards or certificates for their service. Brig. Gen. Wayne A. Wright, Deputy Adjutant General of Virginia, said to the audience at Bethel Park that when he deployed, it was easy for him to pack... -
Fiscal law course prepares Virginia Guard personnel for contracting responsibilities
Posted on August 15, 2012 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Approximately 85 members of the Virginia Army and Air National Guard attended a three-day fiscal law course Aug. 14-16 at Langley Air Force Base. The course is a requirement for anyone who deals with money, and a mobile training team from the National Guard Bureau was on hand to lead it, according to Col. Donald Sutherland, the United States Property & Fiscal Officer for the Virginia National Guard. In addition to attending the course, personnel are required to take refresher training every 36 months. “It’s very important for leaders who make decisions about accomplishing missions and directing their people to spend their money in certain ways to know the basic rules for fiscal law... -
192nd Intelligence Squadron, Civil Air Patrol exercise GIIEP capabilities
Posted on July 27, 2012 | No CommentsNEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The 192nd Intelligence Squadron from Langley Air Force Base worked with the Civil Air Patrol at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport during the Commonwealth Guardian exercise July 23, 2012, utilizing Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation Portable technology. Their objective was to provide Incident Awareness and Assessment to the adjutant general of Virginia and joint staff at the Joint Operations Center in Sandston, Va. During the exercise simulating extreme winter weather conditions, the JOC tasked the 192nd IS and CAP to provide damage assessments at six locations: two near Norton City, and four between Bristol and Montgomery, Va., along Interstate 81. Maj. Jim E. Byrd, CAP mission pilot, and 2nd Lt. Sanae S. Kenner, CAP mission observer, together... -
Virginia National Guard employers participate in Boss Lift at Langley AFB
Posted on July 16, 2012 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Civilian employers of Virginia National Guard members participated in a Boss Lift July 12, 2012 and traveled to Langley Air Force Base, Va., via a UH-60 Black Hawk. The annual event, coordinated by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, provides an opportunity for employers to see the job Guard members do every time they are called to duty. Employers from companies such as RBC Bank, Comcast, HomeVestors and many others were represented. “It’s a great honor to participate, a once in a lifetime event for a civilian like me… it makes me feel very humble,” said Crystal Bridgforth, senior investing associate at RBC Wealth Management. Without the support of the employers, getting citizen... -
Medical Group First Sergeant receives Commandant Award at First Sergeant Academy
Posted on June 4, 2012 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The Commandant of the U.S. Air Force First Sergeant Academy at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., presented the Commandant Award to the 192nd Fighter Wing Medical Group First Sergeant during graduation on March 16, 2012. Master Sgt. Samantha Cochran was recognized by Chief Master Sgt. Emmette Bush, First Sergeant Academy Commandant, as the candidate who most epitomized what a first sergeant is. She was initially selected by her peers from the class of 67 senior non-commissioned officers as one of five finalists. “I felt honored that my flight thought so highly of me,” said Cochran. The finalists individually interviewed with Bush. During the interview, they were asked just two questions: how did they get... -
AG and Virginia Air National Guard Staff delivered “State of the State” brief
Posted on May 22, 2012 | No CommentsARLINGTON, Va. — Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, together with leadership from the 192nd Fighter Wing, 203rd RED HORSE Squadron, 200th Weather Flight and Joint Force Headquarters delivered the “State of the State” brief to Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt, III, Director of the Air National Guard, and his Air Staff leadership team May 16 and 17. The main objective of the two-day event is communication between organizations. Specifically, topics of discussion included: accomplishments, significant issues, areas where assistance may be needed from the National Guard Bureau and mitigation plans. Long noted that it’s also a great opportunity to continue to build relationships, many of which are already in place. “Resources come from... -
Virginia Guard’s 192nd Fighter Wing receives new F-22 Raptor flagship
Posted on March 22, 2012 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Fighter Wing received F-22 Raptor tail number 09-0192 from Lockheed Martin March 22, and the new aircraft will serve as the wing’s flagship aircraft. Col. David Nardi, commander of the 192nd Operations Group, delivered the plane to Col. Thomas K. Wark, commander of the 192nd Fighter Wing, at Langley Air Force Base. “The F-22 flagship is an important symbol to the Air Guard members and represents our proud history of the citizen Soldier, the 192nd Fighter Wing and the Virginia Air National Guard,” said Nardi. “I appreciate the support we receive from our active duty counter parts in the 1FW to make the 192d flagship a reality. Our... -
Virginia Guard Airmen complete humanitarian mission in Hawaii
Posted on March 22, 2012 | No CommentsKAUA’I, Hawaii — More than 40 members of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Medical Group deployed to Kaua’i, Hawaii, from Feb. 27 to March 9 to participate in the first Tropic Care Innovative Readiness Training operation. The operation brought together nearly 300 National Guard, reserve, and active-duty assets from the Air Force and Navy to accomplish priority medical training requirements while providing basic medical services to underserved Americans on the island. The task force completed more than 20,000 hours of training and delivered $1.98 million in health care services to more than 10,000 Americans in need. The success of the pilot program sets the stage for more deployments like this in the future. “When you think of Hawaii, the... -
192nd Fighter Wing welcomes new commander
Posted on March 6, 2012 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The 192nd Fighter Wing welcomed a new commander in a ceremony March 4 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Col. Thomas K. Wark assumed command of the wing from Col. Bryan K. Turner in front of hundreds of Airmen, family and friends gathered at the 94th Fighter Squadron hangar. The Adjutant General of Virginia Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr. presided over the ceremony, passing the guidon from Turner to Wark. “These men are great officers, great leaders,” said Long. And like the great leaders of our country’s past, Turner and Wark were selected to lead the wing because they were the right men for the job, in the right place, at the right time,...