![Col. Joseph A. DiNonno, commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, provides an update on the brigade during the annual 116th Regimental Muster Nov. 9, 2019, in Staunton, Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Jenny Hartsock) STAUNTON, Va. – Veterans of the 116th Infantry Regiment and Soldiers […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/IMG_5621-115x115.jpg "116th Infantry Regiment holds 52nd Annual Muster")
![PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Two Virginia National Guard Soldiers currently on federal active duty overseas providing contract support received months of required real-world experience with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard prior to their deployment, and they were recognized for their outstanding service in May 2019. Staff Sgt. Tina M. Jaurequi and Sgt. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/1945thKuwait-115x115.jpg "1945th Contracting Team Soldiers recognized by Norfolk Naval Shipyard")
![FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Gibbs took responsibility as the senior noncommissioned officer of the Fort Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion from Command Sgt. Maj. Dempsey O. Whitt June 13, 2019, in a change of responsibility ceremony held at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Both command sergeants majors are […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/Gibbs_WTB_CoR_13jun19-115x115.jpg "Gibbs takes responsibility of Fort Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion")
![RICHMOND, Va. – National Guard military spouses are honored and appreciated throughout the year, but they receive a special recognition on National Military Spouse Appreciation Day the Friday before Mother’s Day, observed on Friday, May 10 this year. “The service and sacrifices made by military spouses are tremendous,” said Maj. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/09/560799_502261179823929_900531456_n-115x115.jpg "VNG honors military spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day")
![RICHMOND, Va. – For more than 30 years, the Department of Defense has recognized the month of the military child in April to underscore the important role military children play in the armed forces community. This month, everyone is encouraged to applaud military families and their children for the daily […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2005/12/Youth-Program-Logo-115x115.jpg "VNG youth opportunities in honor of Month of the Military Child"){kind=logo}
![RICHMOND, Va. – Command Sgt. Maj. Dempsey O. Whitt was selected to serve as the new 329th Regional Support Group command sergeant major, according to an announcement made Jan. 1, 2019, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. Whitt succeeds Command Sgt. Maj. E. Tim Miller, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/CSM-Whitt-115x115.jpg "Whitt selected as new 329th RSG command sergeant major")
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — “Serve my country!” stated Pvt. E. Tim Miller when asked by a senior officer in 1988 why he enlisted in the Army National Guard. Although such a phrase sounds cliché today, 30 years later, now-Command Sgt. Maj. E. Tim Miller emphasized how Soldiers need to examine […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/CSM-Miler1-115x115.jpg "Miller retires after 30 years of service")
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Soldiers assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 329th Regional Support Group conducted reception and mission command exercises Nov. 25 – Dec. 9, 2018, at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The 329th RSG was selected as one of the few military organizations assigned to be a Mission […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/12/AG_329thRSG-115x115.jpg "329th RSG conducts training to rapidly mobilize Soldiers")
![FORT PICKETT, Va. – Col. Doyle Gillis, Jr. commander of the Virginia Beach-based 329th Regional Support Group and Command Sgt. Maj. E. Tim Miller, command sergeant major of the 329th RSG conduct a ceremony on Nov. 3, 2018 at Fort Pickett, Virginia, to mark their transition to wearing the former […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/11/IMG_4725-115x115.jpg "329th RSG conducts ceremony for transition to 54th FA Brigade patch")
![FORT PICKETT, Va. – Col. Doyle Gillis, Jr., took command of the Virginia Beach-based 329th Regional Support Group from Col. K. Weedon Gallagher in a change of command ceremony Sept. 9, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, the Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General- Army, presided […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/10/01_329thRSG_CoC_9sep18_0030-115x115.jpg "Gillis takes command of 329th Regional Support Group")
![FORT PICKETT, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted annual training from July 14-28, 2018 at Fort Pickett, Virginia. “This has been a fantastic opportunity for all the members of the 1030th, whether commanders or staff or section […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/08/01_1030thTB_AT_23jul18_0059-115x115.jpg "1030th Soldiers sharpen their fieldcraft during annual training")
![U.S. Army Garrison, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. — Lt. Col. Matthew D. Way, commander of the Virginia Beach-based 1940th and 1945th Contingency Contract Teams, 329th Regional Support Group, graduated in the top third of his class from the U.S. Army War College June 8, 2018. The USAWC educates and develops leaders […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/07/LTC-Way-USAWC-e1531934968741-115x115.jpg "329th officer graduates from 2018 resident Army War College class")
![FORT PICKETT, Va. – Maj. Demetrius Parrott took command of the Virginia National Guard’s Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group from Lt. Col. Christopher S. Dunn in a change of command ceremony June 9, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Col. Weedon Gallagher, the 329th RSG commander, presided over […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/06/Parrott_276_CoC-115x115.jpg "Parrott assumes command of 276th Engineers at Fort Pickett ceremony")
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, conducted a Command Post Exercise May 5-18, 2018, during annual training at Camp Dodge, Iowa. “We operated from a more expeditionary command post, the operational tempo was much […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/06/529th-CampDodge2-115x115.jpg "Command Post Exercise provides 529th CSSB Soldiers with valuable training")
![FORT PICKETT, Virginia – Spc. Johnathan T. Koke used the experience he gained during the 2016 Virginia National Guard Best Warrior Competition to better prepare for the 2018 event. Koke is a member of the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group and finished as the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/06/25605303087_2972832aa1_k-115x115.jpg "Training. Weight lifting. Ruck marching. How one Virginia National Guard soldier overcomes challenges, becomes runner-up in Best Warrior Competition")
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Ten Virginia Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 1945th Contingency Contracting Team, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a multi-component operational contract support culminating training event May 1-11, 2018, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. “This exercise has offered a training environment which mimics a deployment scenario,” said […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/05/ContractingExercise_7may18_0051-115x115.jpg "Contracting Teams conduct training exercise at Fort Belvoir")
![FORT HOOD, Texas — “Superb.” That was Sgt. Ashley Camper’s response when prompted to explain the quality of training she is receiving during her mobilization training at Fort Hood, Texas. Camper is one of 26 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Chesterfield-based Detachment 2, Company C, 1st Battalion, 169th […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/02/01_Camper-6-1024x683-1-115x115.jpg "MEDEVAC Soldiers prepare for Kosovo deployment")
![EMPORIA, Va. – A memorial to D-Day Soldiers located in front of the Virginia National Guard’s readiness center in Emporia received improvements Nov. 11, 2017, as part of an Eagle Scout service project. Approximately 16 Scouts and volunteers gathered on Veteran’s Day to improve the memorial at readiness center that […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/12/IMG_4955-115x112.jpg "Memorial to D-Day Soldiers in Emporia improved by Eagle Scout project")
![GATE CITY, Va. – Lt. Col. Todd Pegg took command of the Virginia National Guard’s Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group from Lt. Col. Steve Williams in a change of command ceremony held Oct. 14, 2017, at the Gate City Armory. Col. Weedon Gallagher, the 329th Regional […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/11/coc3a-115x115.jpeg "Gate City-based transportation battalion welcomes new commander")
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, conducted a Command Post Exercise – Function, or CPX-F, Aug. 4-9, 2017, during annual training at Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The exercise assessed the unit’s ability […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/08/IMG_7975-115x115.jpg "Command post exercise tests 529th CSSB’s readiness")
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