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2nd Battalion, 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute Archive
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![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute gathered to celebrate their success in the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command accreditation process June 22, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. RTI’s mission is to provide transition training in the infantry and transportation career management fields as directed by the One […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/RTIPatch-115x115.jpg "183rd RTI celebrates accreditation success")
183rd RTI celebrates accreditation success
Posted on June 28, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute gathered to celebrate their success in the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command accreditation process June 22, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. RTI’s mission is to provide transition training in the infantry and transportation career management fields as directed by the One […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The following Virginia Army National Guard officers have been selected for command, according to a July 18, 2018, release from the Virginia Army National Guard personnel office: – Lt. Col. Kurt Kobernik will command the Fort PIckett-based Virginia Army National Guard Recruting and Retention Battalion – Maj. Lyndsey Hodgkins will command the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "Virginia Army National Guard command selections announced")
Virginia Army National Guard command selections announced
Posted on July 18, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The following Virginia Army National Guard officers have been selected for command, according to a July 18, 2018, release from the Virginia Army National Guard personnel office: – Lt. Col. Kurt Kobernik will command the Fort PIckett-based Virginia Army National Guard Recruting and Retention Battalion – Maj. Lyndsey Hodgkins will command the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Brig. Gen. Walter L. Mercer, Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General – Army, announced March 29, 2017, the following officers have been selected for battalion command in the Virginia Army National Guard: Maj. Dennis M. Rohler will succeed Lt. Col. Matthew A. Lutz as the commander […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/03/NewVaGuardLogo_2mar15-115x115.jpg "Va. Army Guard 2017 battalion command selections announced")
Va. Army Guard 2017 battalion command selections announced
Posted on March 30, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Brig. Gen. Walter L. Mercer, Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General – Army, announced March 29, 2017, the following officers have been selected for battalion command in the Virginia Army National Guard: Maj. Dennis M. Rohler will succeed Lt. Col. Matthew A. Lutz as the commander […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute has been awarded “Institute of Excellence” status by U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and evaluated as full accredited, according to a memorandum dated Nov. 9, 2016, from Gen. David G. Perkins, commander of TRADOC. “HQ TRADOC recognizes the dedication and hard work of all […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/12/OCS_Graduation_27aug16_0732-115x115.jpg "183rd RTI earns “Institute of Excellence” status from TRADOC evaluation")
183rd RTI earns “Institute of Excellence” status from TRADOC evaluation
Posted on November 15, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute has been awarded “Institute of Excellence” status by U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and evaluated as full accredited, according to a memorandum dated Nov. 9, 2016, from Gen. David G. Perkins, commander of TRADOC. “HQ TRADOC recognizes the dedication and hard work of all […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute demonstrated their capabilities during an open house Sept. 24, 2016, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. RTI’s mission is to provide transition training in the infantry, transportation and military police career management fields as directed by the One Army School System, as well as […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/10/FortPickett_24sep16_0001-1-115x115.jpg "183rd RTI hosts open house, demonstrates capabilities")
183rd RTI hosts open house, demonstrates capabilities
Posted on September 26, 2016 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute demonstrated their capabilities during an open house Sept. 24, 2016, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. RTI’s mission is to provide transition training in the infantry, transportation and military police career management fields as directed by the One Army School System, as well as […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Just past Fort Pickett’s 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, a crowd of Soldiers, family members and friends gathered under blue skies to celebrate the life of Master Sgt. Patrick R. McFarland, who was the 88M Motor Transport Operator course manager when he passed away unexpectedly in September. The ceremony, held Nov. 13, 2015, was organized in […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/11/McFarland-115x115.jpg "Fort Pickett training site named for 183rd RTI instructor")
Fort Pickett training site named for 183rd RTI instructor
Posted on November 17, 2015 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Just past Fort Pickett’s 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, a crowd of Soldiers, family members and friends gathered under blue skies to celebrate the life of Master Sgt. Patrick R. McFarland, who was the 88M Motor Transport Operator course manager when he passed away unexpectedly in September. The ceremony, held Nov. 13, 2015, was organized in […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — Brig. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Brig. Gen. Walter L. Mercer, Assistant Adjutant General – Army, announced March 4, 2015, the following officers have been selected for battalion command in the Virginia Army National Guard: – Lt. Col. Matthew Lutz will take command of the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/03/NewVaGuardLogo_4mar15-115x115.jpg "New Va. Army Guard battalion command selections announced")
New Va. Army Guard battalion command selections announced
Posted on March 4, 2015 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — Brig. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Brig. Gen. Walter L. Mercer, Assistant Adjutant General – Army, announced March 4, 2015, the following officers have been selected for battalion command in the Virginia Army National Guard: – Lt. Col. Matthew Lutz will take command of the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Twenty-two Virginia Army National Guard senior noncommissioned officers completed the Cadre Training Course Sep. 27, 2014, at the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute. The weeklong course held Sep. 22-27, 2014, provides battalion and company-level officers and senior noncommissioned officers with information and a basic understanding of policies and administrative guidance contained in the U.S. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2014/09/IMG_8267-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard instructors complete Cadre Training Course")
Va. Guard instructors complete Cadre Training Course
Posted on September 25, 2014 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Twenty-two Virginia Army National Guard senior noncommissioned officers completed the Cadre Training Course Sep. 27, 2014, at the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute. The weeklong course held Sep. 22-27, 2014, provides battalion and company-level officers and senior noncommissioned officers with information and a basic understanding of policies and administrative guidance contained in the U.S. […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. – The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute has been declared an “Institute of Excellence” following an accreditation process conducted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. The schoolhouse earned an overall score of 98 percent, marking it as one of the best U.S. Army learning centers in the nation. “HQ TRADOC recognizes the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2013/12/9372146764_5879699c54_z-115x115.jpg "Virginia Guard schoolhouse named Institute of Excellence")
Virginia Guard schoolhouse named Institute of Excellence
Posted on February 3, 2014 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. – The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute has been declared an “Institute of Excellence” following an accreditation process conducted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. The schoolhouse earned an overall score of 98 percent, marking it as one of the best U.S. Army learning centers in the nation. “HQ TRADOC recognizes the […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. – National Guard Soldiers from Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C, along with Coast Guardsmen and Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve, learned basic and advanced motor transport skills during the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute’s 88M Motor Transport Operator course, taught July 20 – Aug. 17. “The primary function of the course is […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2013/07/9367812923_a679f57171_z-115x115.jpg "Soldiers, Coast Guardsmen gain motor transport skills at Va. Guard schoolhouse")
Soldiers, Coast Guardsmen gain motor transport skills at Va. Guard schoolhouse
Posted on July 31, 2013 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. – National Guard Soldiers from Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C, along with Coast Guardsmen and Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve, learned basic and advanced motor transport skills during the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute’s 88M Motor Transport Operator course, taught July 20 – Aug. 17. “The primary function of the course is […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute is looking for experienced 88M motor transport operators to serve as instructors for courses taught at Fort Pickett. The NCOs of 2nd Battalion, 183rd RTI teach the 88M transition course to reclassify Soldiers from other military occupational specialties. The four-week course consists of three phases […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/05/9367812923_a679f57171_z-115x115.jpg "183rd RTI looking for instructors for motor transport operator courses")
183rd RTI looking for instructors for motor transport operator courses
Posted on May 18, 2007 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute is looking for experienced 88M motor transport operators to serve as instructors for courses taught at Fort Pickett. The NCOs of 2nd Battalion, 183rd RTI teach the 88M transition course to reclassify Soldiers from other military occupational specialties. The four-week course consists of three phases […]