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![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team competed in the Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition March 6, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 429th is competing for the national award after winning a […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/Connellys_20200306_001-115x115.jpg "429th BSB competes for national food service award")
429th BSB competes for national food service award
Posted on March 10, 2020 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team competed in the Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition March 6, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 429th is competing for the national award after winning a […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 45 Soldiers from 16 Virginia Army National Guard battalions participated in a Battalion Army Combat Fitness Test Challenge Feb. 28, 2020, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Three-man teams from 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Recruiting and Retention Battalion […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/49608507878_e3c1798199_k-115x115.jpg "VNG holds ACFT challenge, names top battalion team")
VNG holds ACFT challenge, names top battalion team
Posted on March 9, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 45 Soldiers from 16 Virginia Army National Guard battalions participated in a Battalion Army Combat Fitness Test Challenge Feb. 28, 2020, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Three-man teams from 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Recruiting and Retention Battalion […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Sgt. Donald Arbaugh, a new recruiter with the Virginia Army National Guard, recently started a ruck club in Staunton, Virginia. Arbaugh wanted to do something new that would both serve a recruiting tool for people interested in serving in the National Guard, as well as a way […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/IMG_0890-115x115.jpg "Staunton recruiter hits the streets with new ruck club")
Staunton recruiter hits the streets with new ruck club
Posted on February 26, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Sgt. Donald Arbaugh, a new recruiter with the Virginia Army National Guard, recently started a ruck club in Staunton, Virginia. Arbaugh wanted to do something new that would both serve a recruiting tool for people interested in serving in the National Guard, as well as a way […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Signal Corps Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted a massive communications exercise to test all of their systems Feb. 7-9, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The exercise brought together more than 120 communications Soldiers from across the entire brigade, in an […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/COMMEX_20200208_001-115x115.jpg "COMMEX help 116th IBCT sharpen communications proficiency")
COMMEX help 116th IBCT sharpen communications proficiency
Posted on February 12, 2020 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Signal Corps Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted a massive communications exercise to test all of their systems Feb. 7-9, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The exercise brought together more than 120 communications Soldiers from across the entire brigade, in an […] -
![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")
Training, combat readiness take center stage in change of command ceremony
Posted on February 10, 2020 | No CommentsWINCHESTER, 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, […] -
![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")
Red Dragons compete in Scout Platoon Tryouts
Posted on January 16, 2020 | No CommentsFORT 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 […] -
![FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Family, friends and current and former Virginia National Guard Soldiers gathered to remember two fallen VNG Soldiers Dec. 21, 2019, at the Mason-Ruhren Readiness Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia, marking 15 years since their deaths. Sgt. Nicholas C. Mason and Sgt. David A. Ruhren, both assigned to the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/01/Mason_Ruhren_20191221_001-1-115x115.jpg "Mason, Ruhren remembered 15 years after attack")
Mason, Ruhren remembered 15 years after attack
Posted on January 13, 2020 | No CommentsFREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Family, friends and current and former Virginia National Guard Soldiers gathered to remember two fallen VNG Soldiers Dec. 21, 2019, at the Mason-Ruhren Readiness Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia, marking 15 years since their deaths. Sgt. Nicholas C. Mason and Sgt. David A. Ruhren, both assigned to the […] -
![FORT LEE, Virginia – One of the Virginia Army National Guard’s newest recruits, Pvt. Ana-Alicia Bennett made history when she enlisted as an 11B Infantryman Dec. 19, 2019, at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Lee, Virginia. Bennett is the first female to enlist into the Virginia Army National […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/01/IMG_2912-115x115.jpg "VNG recruit becomes first female to enlist as 11B")
VNG recruit becomes first female to enlist as 11B
Posted on January 13, 2020 | No CommentsFORT LEE, Virginia – One of the Virginia Army National Guard’s newest recruits, Pvt. Ana-Alicia Bennett made history when she enlisted as an 11B Infantryman Dec. 19, 2019, at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Lee, Virginia. Bennett is the first female to enlist into the Virginia Army National […] -
![WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Virginia National Guard field artillery Soldiers past and present gathered for the Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s regimental muster and Saint Barbara’s Day celebration Dec. 7, 2019, in Williamsburg, Virginia. As part of the festivities, deserving individuals were presented with […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/12/01St_Barbaras_Day20191207_015-115x115.jpg "Thunder Soldiers honored with Order of Saint Barbara")
Thunder Soldiers honored with Order of Saint Barbara
Posted on December 11, 2019 | No CommentsWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Virginia National Guard field artillery Soldiers past and present gathered for the Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s regimental muster and Saint Barbara’s Day celebration Dec. 7, 2019, in Williamsburg, Virginia. As part of the festivities, deserving individuals were presented with […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Several Virginia National Guard Soldiers were able to participate in the Military Reserve Exchange Program in 2019, traveling abroad and attaching to foreign armies in a unique opportunity for military professional development. MREP provides an opportunity for Guard and Reserve Soldiers, both officers and non-commissioned officers, to […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/image2-115x115.jpeg "Exchange program benefits VNG Soldiers, partnerships")
Exchange program benefits VNG Soldiers, partnerships
Posted on November 22, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Several Virginia National Guard Soldiers were able to participate in the Military Reserve Exchange Program in 2019, traveling abroad and attaching to foreign armies in a unique opportunity for military professional development. MREP provides an opportunity for Guard and Reserve Soldiers, both officers and non-commissioned officers, to […] -
![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")
116th Infantry Regiment holds 52nd Annual Muster
Posted on November 14, 2019 | No CommentsCol. 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 […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Col. Christopher J. Samulski will be assigned as the new deputy commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, according to an announcement made Oct. 17, 2019, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. Samulski replaces Col. Russel E. McGuire who is moving […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "New 116th IBCT deputy commander and joint staff officers announced")
New 116th IBCT deputy commander and joint staff officers announced
Posted on October 17, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Col. Christopher J. Samulski will be assigned as the new deputy commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, according to an announcement made Oct. 17, 2019, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. Samulski replaces Col. Russel E. McGuire who is moving […] -
![FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than 450 National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division from Virginia and Maryland, as well as Soldiers from seven other states came together to participate in a Warfighter exercise Sept. 25-Oct. 11, 2019, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. These Soldiers, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/WFX-115x115.jpg "Warfighter 20-1 tests 29th ID combat readiness")
Warfighter 20-1 tests 29th ID combat readiness
Posted on October 16, 2019 | No CommentsFORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than 450 National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division from Virginia and Maryland, as well as Soldiers from seven other states came together to participate in a Warfighter exercise Sept. 25-Oct. 11, 2019, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. These Soldiers, […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team has won the regional Philip A. Connelly Food Service competition and will now compete in the national-level competition in 2020. The unit’s food service specialists competed for the regional title during eXportable Combat Training […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/01_429Connelly_20190719_042-115x115.jpg "429th BSB cooks win regional Connellys; Nationals next")
429th BSB cooks win regional Connellys; Nationals next
Posted on October 16, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team has won the regional Philip A. Connelly Food Service competition and will now compete in the national-level competition in 2020. The unit’s food service specialists competed for the regional title during eXportable Combat Training […] -
![Fort Pickett, Va. — Family, friends and current and former Virginia National Guard Soldiers joined the leadership of Fort Pickett for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Staff Sgt. Jesse Ault Wheeled Vehicle Obstacle Course Sept. 20, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Ault was killed in action April 9, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/01_AultDedication_20190920_012-2-115x115.jpg "Ault Obstacle Course dedicated in name of VNG Soldier killed in Iraq")
Ault Obstacle Course dedicated in name of VNG Soldier killed in Iraq
Posted on September 30, 2019 | No CommentsFort Pickett, Va. — Family, friends and current and former Virginia National Guard Soldiers joined the leadership of Fort Pickett for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Staff Sgt. Jesse Ault Wheeled Vehicle Obstacle Course Sept. 20, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Ault was killed in action April 9, […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard welcomed 11 new second lieutenants from Officer Candidate School Class 61 and 62B in a combined commissioning ceremony held Aug. 17, 2019, at Fort Pickett’s 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute. Lt. Col. James C. Shaver Jr., 3rd Battalion, 183rd RTI commander, administered […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/48576986512_dd4b6b6442_k-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard OCS graduates and commissions 11 new officers")
Virginia National Guard OCS graduates and commissions 11 new officers
Posted on September 7, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard welcomed 11 new second lieutenants from Officer Candidate School Class 61 and 62B in a combined commissioning ceremony held Aug. 17, 2019, at Fort Pickett’s 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute. Lt. Col. James C. Shaver Jr., 3rd Battalion, 183rd RTI commander, administered […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As soon as Pfc. Adrianna S. Apelt put on her father’s old Army uniform to play paintball, she knew. “I saw myself in the mirror and realized this was what I was supposed to do,” she exclaimed. “It just fit!” Two months later, during her senior […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/190720-Z-YS381-039-200x300-1-115x115.jpg "Paintball leads to enlistment to follow in father’s footsteps")
Paintball leads to enlistment to follow in father’s footsteps
Posted on August 16, 2019 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As soon as Pfc. Adrianna S. Apelt put on her father’s old Army uniform to play paintball, she knew. “I saw myself in the mirror and realized this was what I was supposed to do,” she exclaimed. “It just fit!” Two months later, during her senior […] -
![NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Norfolk armory was officially named the Chief Warrant Officer 4 Arnold Lindblad Armory during a ceremony Aug. 14, 2019, in Norfolk, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, hosted the ceremony, which was attended by Lindblad’s son, retired VNG […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/01_LinbladArmory_20190814_015-1024x815-115x115.jpg "Norfolk armory named in honor of VNG D-Day combat medic")
Norfolk armory named in honor of VNG D-Day combat medic
Posted on August 14, 2019 | No CommentsNORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Norfolk armory was officially named the Chief Warrant Officer 4 Arnold Lindblad Armory during a ceremony Aug. 14, 2019, in Norfolk, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, hosted the ceremony, which was attended by Lindblad’s son, retired VNG […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and enabler units from Guard units in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and New York honed their combat skills during the eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 July 13 through August 2, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/01_XCTC_BrigadeDefense_29jul19_0404-115x115.jpg "116th IBCT more combat ready after XCTC rotation at Fort Pickett")
116th IBCT more combat ready after XCTC rotation at Fort Pickett
Posted on August 6, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and enabler units from Guard units in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and New York honed their combat skills during the eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 July 13 through August 2, […] -
![Fort Pickett, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team competed in the Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition July 19, 2019, during eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 429th is competing […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/429Connelly_20190719_009-115x115.jpg "429th BSB competes in regional food service competition during XCTC")
429th BSB competes in regional food service competition during XCTC
Posted on July 23, 2019 | No CommentsFort Pickett, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team competed in the Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition July 19, 2019, during eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 429th is competing […]
