![RICHMOND, Va. — During the COVID-19 pandemic the Virginia Department of Military Affairs continues to recognize outstanding individual state employees and also agency-wide award winners for their accomplishments. Previously, DMA conducted the State Employee Recognition Day by providing a banquet and an awards ceremony at two different locations, Fort Pickett […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/IMG_9816-115x115.jpg "DMA recognizes outstanding state employees")
![Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a Certificate of Recognition honoring the Virginia National Guard’s 413th birthday. The VNG traces the heritage and traditions of citizen service to the founding of Jamestown when Capt. John Smith organized the colonists for defense. Since the colony’s founding May 14, 1607, there has not […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/VNG_413thBirthdayCOR_14may20-115x115.jpg "Governor’s Certificate of Recognition honors Virginia National Guard birthday")
![LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force held a virtual change of command ceremony for the Lynchburg-based Communication Battalion, Support Operations Group May 1, 2020. Due to the restrictions of the current pandemic, the battalion could not assemble in person, so participants from across the state utilized a collaborative virtual […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2014/08/PatchVADF75-115x115.jpg "VDF Communication Battalion holds virtual change of command ceremony")
![RICHMOND, Va. — Col. James Zollar was promoted to brigadier general May 7, 2020, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia and succeeds Brig. Gen. K. Weedon Gallagher as the VNG’s Assistant Adjutant General for Army Strategic Initiatives. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/01_Zollar_Promotion_7may20_0110-115x115.jpg "Zollar succeeds Gallagher, will lead Va. Army National Guard strategic initiatives")
![RICHMOND, Va. — April was Month of the Military Child, a month set aside to recognize the support, courage, and sacrifice military children give through their involuntary service within our military family. The Virginia National Guard Youth Program honored National Guard Children in several different ways in April. Throughout the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/PurpleUP-115x115.jpg "VNG honors youngest members during Month of the Military Child")
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Fredericksburg-based 229th Brigade Engineer Battalion was able to conduct vital unit training remotely April 4-5, 2020, thanks to the innovative thinking of the Fort Pickett Asymmetric Threat Training Support Program team. In order to prevent spread of COVID-19, and to ensure Soldiers […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/ATTSP-webex-115x115.jpg "Fort Pickett, 229th Engineers adjust fire to complete required training remotely")
![RICHMOND, Va. — With gyms closed and sports cancelled, the Virginia National Guard’s Master Fitness Trainers are teaming up to provide some tips on staying fit while staying home. “There’s no reason people can’t come out of this more fit,” said Master Sgt. Ramon Abreu-Perez, master fitness coordinator for the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/32621873537_1a31d1cf93_k-1-115x115.jpg "VNG MFTs offer tips on staying fit while staying home during pandemic")
![RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force continue to support Virginia’s COVID-19 response efforts, including planning and logistics in Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Roanoke, Virginia, and supporting at a Virginia Department of Emergency Management supply warehouse in Richmond, Virginia. “Each of these Soldiers […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/COVIDTesting-115x115.jpg "VNG supports efforts to fight COVID-19 in Southwest, Central Virginia")
![JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — His grandfather instilled in him a passion for cars and racing early on at the drag strip, not far from his hometown in Brodhead, Wisconsin. But as he got older, Capt. Andrew Gibler said he didn’t invest the time he probably should have in the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/6142416-115x115.jpg "VaANG officer brings experience from motorsports to the flightline")
![JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, conducted five days of annual training beginning March 9, 2020, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Airmen across the wing completed various career-based training, as well as other readiness items which would normally take up time during drill weekends. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/6143472-115x115.jpg "192nd conducts wing-wide annual training")
![Commonwealth of Virginia COVID-19 Information Page:https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/ Virginia Department of Health Frequently Asked Questions:http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions/ Virginia National Guard COVID-19 Resources:https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/covid-19/ Virginia National Guard Frequently Asked Questions: 1. What is the Virginia National Guard currently doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? The Virginia National Guard has more than 540 personnel actively working […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-26-at-8.18.02-AM-115x115.png "Virginia National Guard COVID-19 FAQs")
![CSM Top 5: The Virginia Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition will take place March 26-29, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Sergeants Major Course (non-resident) packets are due to my office by March 23, 2020 ACFT Equipment fielding and implementation has begun! This means ACFT equipment is coming to your unit! It […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/wp-content/themes/arras.1.5.1.1/images/thumbnail.png "CSM Smith’s Foxhole Report – 3rd Edition")
![RICHMOND, Va. — April is the Month of the Military Child, a special month to recognize and pay tribute to military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and for their commitment, courage, and unconditional support of our Armed Forces. To show how much they are appreciated, the National […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2005/12/Youth-Program-Logo-115x115.jpg "Personalized certificates, proclamations available for VNG youth"){kind=logo}
![FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Virginia National Guard Youth Program hosted a college readiness event for National Guard and Reserve families Feb. 22, 2020, at the Mason-Ruhren Readiness Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A trio of speakers provided information for teens and parents in the areas of college preparation, financial readiness, and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/College-Readiness1-115x115.jpg "Virginia Guard Youth Program hosts college readiness workshop")
![FORT MEADE, Md. — Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Fairfax-based 124th Cyber Protection Battalion, 91st Cyber Brigade took charge of the Task Force Echo cyberspace mission during a transition of authority ceremony hosted by the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) Feb. 21, 2020, at Fort […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/TFEcho_TOA_20200221_001-115x115.jpg "VNG’s 124th Cyber Protection Battalion takes charge of Task Force Echo")
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Veterans Services Virginia Veteran and Family Support office is hosting a Mission: Healthy Relationships workshop April 3-5, 2020, at the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center in Roanoke, Virginia. A relationship enrichment workshop for committed couples who may be experiencing relational stressors to include Military […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-12-at-11.42.56-AM-115x115.png "Mission: Healthy Relationships workshop scheduled for April 3-5, 2020, in Roanoke")
![WINCHESTER, Va. — A Haymarket, Virginia, resident is now the commander of the Virginia Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Lt. Col. Robert Leseman officially took command of the Winchester-based unit from Lt. Col. Steele McGonegal during a change-of-command ceremony Feb. 8, 2020, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/DSC_0098_edited-115x115.jpg "Training, combat readiness take center stage in change of command ceremony")
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Army National Guard Jan. 24, 2020, urging that funds needed for a new Virginia National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility in Richmond be prioritized as part of the Future Years Defense Program. The current lease with the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/01/AASF_BlackHawk_28jan20-1-115x115.jpg "Va. CoDel sends letter of support for Army Aviation Support Facility funding")
![FORT PICKETT, Va. – Six Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team were selected for slots in the battalion’s scout platoon after conducting training on individual skills and team building exercises January 11, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia, as […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/01/01_DSC06323-115x115.jpg "Red Dragons compete in Scout Platoon Tryouts")
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