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![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 […] -
![RICHMOND, 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 […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/VNGLogo_23jun19_100x100-115x115.jpg "Virginia Army National Guard command selections announced")
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 […] -
![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")
Fort Pickett, 229th Engineers adjust fire to complete required training remotely
Posted on April 9, 2020 | No CommentsFORT 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 […] -
![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")
VNG supports efforts to fight COVID-19 in Southwest, Central Virginia
Posted on April 8, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, 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 […] -
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 […]
