![RICHMOND, Va. — For many, the stories that are handed down through generations have a strong influence on those who listen. Staff Sgt. Erick Nemec, assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division, grew up hearing stories about his family’s military service in the Peru Armed Forces and their […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/10/unnamed-2-115x115.jpg "Military service stretches across country borders for Nemec family")
![RICHMOND, Va. — Every Virginia National Guard Soldier plays a part in ensuring mission success and for Spc. Silvia Cavalier, an 88M Motor Transport Operator, recognizing her impact and the impact of her unit was easy. “Basically, my job is to get supplies and items from one place to another […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/09/unnamed-115x115.png "National Guard Soldier discusses pride of service")
![RICHMOND, Va. – With more than 500 Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force mobilized in support of the state’s COVID-19 response, everyone has their own story of what their service means to them. For Sgt. Kenneth Wilson, it’s pride. “I’m always proud to help […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/06/49701193672_e174ccccde_c-115x115.jpg "VNG COVID-19 response efforts highlight pride, teamwork for Soldiers")
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard recently appointed Army Chaplain (Maj.) Brett Johnson as the state’s full-time support chaplain to provide religious support services to help ensure the spiritual well-being of Soldiers, Airmen, families and civilians. While he is stationed at Fort Pickett, Johnson is able to coordinate […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/11/171311-A-DU853-003-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard appoints full-time support chaplain")
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