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- Suicide Intervention Officer course trains leaders to help fellow Soldiers in crisis
- National Guard Soldier discusses pride of service
- AG Update: Four-phase plan to address diversity, equality
- Va. National Guard resuming COVID-19 response support
- 34th CST completes challenging two-day training exercise at SMR
- 203rd RED HORSE helps with AASF improvements
- 1710th receives 48 new flatbed trailers at Fort Pickett
- VNG Soldiers train on CROWS remote weapons system
- VNG Soldiers compete in pistol marksmanship match
- Bennett VNG’s first female infantry enlistment, Infantry School graduate
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![RICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 85 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are trained and ready to resume support for Virginia’s COVID-19 response Sept. 8, 2020, and they are available to conduct COVID-19 sample test collection and training on the proper fit and wear of personal protective equipment. They spent about […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/09/01_JTF_Dogwood_4sep20_0038-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard resuming COVID-19 response support")
Va. National Guard resuming COVID-19 response support
Posted on September 8, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 85 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are trained and ready to resume support for Virginia’s COVID-19 response Sept. 8, 2020, and they are available to conduct COVID-19 sample test collection and training on the proper fit and wear of personal protective equipment. They spent about […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers from across the Commonwealth conducted training on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station during a one week training course Aug. 17-21, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The course was designed to familiarize Soldiers with the M153 CROWS system, an externally mounted […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/01_200819-Z-JO181-1-17-115x115.jpg "VNG Soldiers train on CROWS remote weapons system")
VNG Soldiers train on CROWS remote weapons system
Posted on August 27, 2020 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers from across the Commonwealth conducted training on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station during a one week training course Aug. 17-21, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The course was designed to familiarize Soldiers with the M153 CROWS system, an externally mounted […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Pvt. Ana-Alicia Bennett, the Virginia Army National Guard’s first female infantry enlistment, made history July 17, 2020, when she graduated from the U.S. Army’s Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. With successful completion of training, Bennett becomes one of only a few female infantry Soldiers to serve […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/200727-Z-YS381-0005-115x115.jpg "Bennett VNG’s first female infantry enlistment, Infantry School graduate")
Bennett VNG’s first female infantry enlistment, Infantry School graduate
Posted on August 26, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Pvt. Ana-Alicia Bennett, the Virginia Army National Guard’s first female infantry enlistment, made history July 17, 2020, when she graduated from the U.S. Army’s Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. With successful completion of training, Bennett becomes one of only a few female infantry Soldiers to serve […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — When Virginia National Guardsman 1st Lt. Aidan O’Connor decided to go to Ranger School, it was partly because of leadership. So many of the best leaders he’d met had Ranger tabs on their shoulders and while O’Connor knew that wasn’t all it took to excel in the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/F936870A-C74C-4E06-9E85-6BFA30B3CD47-115x115.jpg "Teamwork, attention to detail helps LT earn Ranger Tab")
Teamwork, attention to detail helps LT earn Ranger Tab
Posted on August 18, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — When Virginia National Guardsman 1st Lt. Aidan O’Connor decided to go to Ranger School, it was partly because of leadership. So many of the best leaders he’d met had Ranger tabs on their shoulders and while O’Connor knew that wasn’t all it took to excel in the […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers used chain saws to help clear roads and assisted with keeping traffic moving Aug. 4, 2020, after Tropical Storm Isaias left a path of fallen trees and debris at multiple locations across Virginia. “I’m also grateful to the Virginia National Guard,” said Governor […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/01_IMG_3323-115x115.jpeg "VNG Soldiers help clear roads after TS Isaias")
VNG Soldiers help clear roads after TS Isaias
Posted on August 6, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers used chain saws to help clear roads and assisted with keeping traffic moving Aug. 4, 2020, after Tropical Storm Isaias left a path of fallen trees and debris at multiple locations across Virginia. “I’m also grateful to the Virginia National Guard,” said Governor […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Col. Christopher J. Samulski took command of the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Col. Joseph A. DiNonno July 31, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly, commander of the 29th Infantry Division, presided over the change of command ceremony and the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/01_116thIBCT_COC_31jul20_0067-115x115.jpg "Samulski takes command of 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team")
Samulski takes command of 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Posted on August 4, 2020 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Col. Christopher J. Samulski took command of the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Col. Joseph A. DiNonno July 31, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly, commander of the 29th Infantry Division, presided over the change of command ceremony and the […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 80 Soldiers and 30 vehicles for state emergency support duty Aug. 3, 2020, at multiples locations in the eastern portion of the state. Personnel are ready to assist local authorities respond to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias in the Eastern Shore, Hampton […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/1-111th_StagedAndReady_Onancock_3aug20-115x115.jpeg "Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible response to Tropical Storm Isaias")
Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible response to Tropical Storm Isaias
Posted on August 3, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 80 Soldiers and 30 vehicles for state emergency support duty Aug. 3, 2020, at multiples locations in the eastern portion of the state. Personnel are ready to assist local authorities respond to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias in the Eastern Shore, Hampton […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard plans to mobilize approximately 40 personnel for state emergency support duty in the Eastern Shore area to be staged and ready to assist local and state agencies respond to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias. Soldiers will begin preparations Aug. 2, 2020, and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/VNGLogo_23jun19_100x100-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard to mobilize for possible response to Tropical Storm Isaias")
Va. National Guard to mobilize for possible response to Tropical Storm Isaias
Posted on August 2, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard plans to mobilize approximately 40 personnel for state emergency support duty in the Eastern Shore area to be staged and ready to assist local and state agencies respond to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias. Soldiers will begin preparations Aug. 2, 2020, and […] -
![WOODSTOCK, Va. — During a small, socially-distanced ceremony, Capt. Candice Bowen became the Virginia National Guard’s first female infantry company commander when she took command of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Capt. Timothy England July 18, 2020, in Woodstock, Virginia. “It feels […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/07/50125995593_e27f4bbc32_k-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard welcomes first female infantry company commander")
Virginia National Guard welcomes first female infantry company commander
Posted on July 28, 2020 | No CommentsWOODSTOCK, Va. — During a small, socially-distanced ceremony, Capt. Candice Bowen became the Virginia National Guard’s first female infantry company commander when she took command of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Capt. Timothy England July 18, 2020, in Woodstock, Virginia. “It feels […] -
![PETERSBURG, Va. — After months of hard work and unprecedented challenges, one element of the Virginia National Guard’s support to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is drawing to a close. While COVID-19 sample collections and mask fit testing continue, the task force dedicated to logistics and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/07/VDEM_Region7_Recognition-115x115.jpg "Task Force provides critical assistance to Virginia’s COVID-19 response")
Task Force provides critical assistance to Virginia’s COVID-19 response
Posted on July 15, 2020 | No CommentsPETERSBURG, Va. — After months of hard work and unprecedented challenges, one element of the Virginia National Guard’s support to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is drawing to a close. While COVID-19 sample collections and mask fit testing continue, the task force dedicated to logistics and […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is continuing its effort to support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response, with more than 350 personnel actively assisting or ready to support throughout the state as of July 1, 2020. Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are supporting various […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/07/329thRSG_CallCenter_18jun20_0010-115x115.jpg "VNG continues COVID-19 response support across Virginia")
VNG continues COVID-19 response support across Virginia
Posted on July 1, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is continuing its effort to support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response, with more than 350 personnel actively assisting or ready to support throughout the state as of July 1, 2020. Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are supporting various […] -
Virginia Army National Guard command selections announced
Posted on June 22, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Selections for Virginia Army National Guard brigade and battalion commands were made June 19, 2020, by the Adjutant General of Virginia, and June 18 with the release of the results of the annual VaARNG Field Grade Assignment Board. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of […] -
![BLACKSBURG, Va. — Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly, commander of the 29th Infantry Division, visited Virginia National Guard Soldiers supporting COVID-19 response efforts June 15, 2020, in Blacksburg, Virginia, and presented his challenge coin for particularly outstanding performance of duty. “There is not much more noble work than what we […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/06/01_IMG_3172-115x115.jpg "29th ID CG recognizes Soldiers for outstanding COVID-19 response support")
29th ID CG recognizes Soldiers for outstanding COVID-19 response support
Posted on June 18, 2020 | No CommentsBLACKSBURG, Va. — Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly, commander of the 29th Infantry Division, visited Virginia National Guard Soldiers supporting COVID-19 response efforts June 15, 2020, in Blacksburg, Virginia, and presented his challenge coin for particularly outstanding performance of duty. “There is not much more noble work than what we […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s historical collection has a wealth of new World War II-era artifacts thanks to generous recent donations from a couple different sources. The donations include the personal effects of Maj. Gen. Edward M. Hudgins, who originally enlisted in the the Virginia National Guard’s Company […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/06/Hudgins-Edward-dress-uniform-display-in-JFHQ-115x115.jpg "Donations bring important World War II-era artifacts to VNG collection")
Donations bring important World War II-era artifacts to VNG collection
Posted on June 17, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s historical collection has a wealth of new World War II-era artifacts thanks to generous recent donations from a couple different sources. The donations include the personal effects of Maj. Gen. Edward M. Hudgins, who originally enlisted in the the Virginia National Guard’s Company […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — After a tight competition with other finalists, the Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team finished as national runners-up in the 52nd Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition. The team competed against three other states in the national finals in March […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/Connellys_20200306_001-115x115.jpg "429th BSB takes second in national food service competition")
429th BSB takes second in national food service competition
Posted on June 16, 2020 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — After a tight competition with other finalists, the Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team finished as national runners-up in the 52nd Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition. The team competed against three other states in the national finals in March […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard hosted a brief observation of the 76th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2020, at the Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Chief Master Sergeant James J. Profita, the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/06/01_D-DayObservation_DSCR_6jun20_0073-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard hosts D-Day observation")
Virginia National Guard hosts D-Day observation
Posted on June 6, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard hosted a brief observation of the 76th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2020, at the Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Chief Master Sergeant James J. Profita, the […] -
![FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fredericksburg-based 229th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are lending a hand to help feed citizens in need by supporting the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank as part of COVID-19 response operations. A team of about 35 Soldiers is helping […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/FBurg_FoodBank_20200423_001-115x115.jpg "229th BEB supports operations at Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank")
229th BEB supports operations at Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Posted on June 2, 2020 | No CommentsFREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fredericksburg-based 229th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are lending a hand to help feed citizens in need by supporting the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank as part of COVID-19 response operations. A team of about 35 Soldiers is helping […] -
![ROANOKE, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assisted with flood response and rescue operations in the Roanoke, Virginia, area after days of heavy rains resulted in major flooding in and around the city. Soldiers assigned to the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team supported rescue […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/RoanokeFlooding_1-116thPhotos_21may20_1-115x115.jpg "Red Dragons assist Roanoke first responders with flood evacuations")
Red Dragons assist Roanoke first responders with flood evacuations
Posted on May 22, 2020 | No CommentsROANOKE, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assisted with flood response and rescue operations in the Roanoke, Virginia, area after days of heavy rains resulted in major flooding in and around the city. Soldiers assigned to the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team supported rescue […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 530 personnel actively working or ready to support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response as of May 21, 2020. VNG Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are conducting numerous missions including sample collection for COVID-19 testing, N95 […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/01_CERFP_SampleCollection_14may20_0166-115x115.jpg "VNG continues to support state COVID-19 response")
VNG continues to support state COVID-19 response
Posted on May 21, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 530 personnel actively working or ready to support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response as of May 21, 2020. VNG Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are conducting numerous missions including sample collection for COVID-19 testing, N95 […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 500 personnel actively working or ready to support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response as of April 27, 2020. VNG Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are supporting planning teams and assisting with logistics support in multiple […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/01_229thBEB_FoodBank_22apr20_0307b-115x115.jpg "VNG continues to assist statewide COVID-19 response")
VNG continues to assist statewide COVID-19 response
Posted on April 23, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 500 personnel actively working or ready to support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response as of April 27, 2020. VNG Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are supporting planning teams and assisting with logistics support in multiple […]
