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![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 […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — For the first time, the Virginia National Guard’s annual Adjutant General’s Marksmanship Match was a combined arms event, held June 21-23, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. More than 50 Soldiers and Airmen competed in the event, which tested their skills on both rifle and pistol, and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/48120218926_3cf07e4d92_z-1-115x115.jpg "VNG hosts combined arms marksmanship match")
VNG hosts combined arms marksmanship match
Posted on July 10, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — For the first time, the Virginia National Guard’s annual Adjutant General’s Marksmanship Match was a combined arms event, held June 21-23, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. More than 50 Soldiers and Airmen competed in the event, which tested their skills on both rifle and pistol, and […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Fort Pickett-based Warrant Officer Candidate School, 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute is hosting a Pre-Warrant Officer Candidate Course Aug. 9-11, 2019. Any Soldier E-4 and above, or aviation candidates of any rank, can attend Pre-WOC in lieu of unit drill with prior approval by their […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/08/40457083070_22898aaa03_z-1-115x115.jpg "Pre-Warrant Officer Course scheduled for Aug. 9-11")
Pre-Warrant Officer Course scheduled for Aug. 9-11
Posted on July 9, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Fort Pickett-based Warrant Officer Candidate School, 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute is hosting a Pre-Warrant Officer Candidate Course Aug. 9-11, 2019. Any Soldier E-4 and above, or aviation candidates of any rank, can attend Pre-WOC in lieu of unit drill with prior approval by their […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Warrant Officer Candidate School welcomed a new commander and recognized the latest graduates of the program in back-to-back ceremonies held May 4, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. In the first ceremony, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joshua Martin took command of the Virginia […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/web-190504-Z-SM601-9577-115x115.jpg "WOCS welcomes new commander, recognizes new warrants")
WOCS welcomes new commander, recognizes new warrants
Posted on May 15, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Warrant Officer Candidate School welcomed a new commander and recognized the latest graduates of the program in back-to-back ceremonies held May 4, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. In the first ceremony, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joshua Martin took command of the Virginia […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Just a few short weeks after completing his long-time goal of running the Boston Marathon, Master Sgt. Ramon Abreu-Perez will lace up his running shoes on Sunday to run the National Guard Marathon in Lincoln, Nebraska. He ran his first marathon back in 2004 and has been […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/57484784_10157317428226018_1053764943263825920_o-1-115x115.jpg "NCO takes Boston Marathon experience to VNG running team")
NCO takes Boston Marathon experience to VNG running team
Posted on May 2, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Just a few short weeks after completing his long-time goal of running the Boston Marathon, Master Sgt. Ramon Abreu-Perez will lace up his running shoes on Sunday to run the National Guard Marathon in Lincoln, Nebraska. He ran his first marathon back in 2004 and has been […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. – The Virginia National Guard welcomed three new second lieutenants from Officer Candidate School Class 62A at a commissioning ceremony held April 14, 2019, at Fort Pickett’s 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute. The newly commissioned officers successfully completed the accelerated OCS program in eight weeks at Fort McClellan, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/190414-Z-YS381-017-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard commissions three new officers")
Virginia National Guard commissions three new officers
Posted on April 17, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. – The Virginia National Guard welcomed three new second lieutenants from Officer Candidate School Class 62A at a commissioning ceremony held April 14, 2019, at Fort Pickett’s 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute. The newly commissioned officers successfully completed the accelerated OCS program in eight weeks at Fort McClellan, […] -
Pre-Warrant Officer Candidate Course scheduled for May 3-5, 2019
Posted on April 4, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Fort Pickett-based Warrant Officer Candidate School, 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute is hosting a Pre-Warrant Officer Candidate Course May 3-5, 2019. Any Soldier E-4 and above, or Aviation Candidates of any rank, can attend Pre-WOC in lieu of unit drill with prior approval by their […] -
![CHESTER, Va. — Warrant Officer Candidates assigned to Class 19-001 of the Virginia National Guard’s Warrant Officer Candidate School, taught at the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Fort Pickett, assisted in sprucing up Smitty’s Cat Rescue, Feb. 23, 2019, to complete their community project requirement in Chester, Virginia. The Warrant […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/20190223.NQ873.375-115x115.jpg "WOCs scrub, scratch during their community project")
WOCs scrub, scratch during their community project
Posted on March 6, 2019 | No CommentsCHESTER, Va. — Warrant Officer Candidates assigned to Class 19-001 of the Virginia National Guard’s Warrant Officer Candidate School, taught at the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Fort Pickett, assisted in sprucing up Smitty’s Cat Rescue, Feb. 23, 2019, to complete their community project requirement in Chester, Virginia. The Warrant […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — An intimate gathering of Soldiers and family members marked the dedication of the Virginia National Guard’s Officer Candidate School building in honor of Capt. Harry Q. Rose Sept. 22, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Rose graduated from OCS Class VI in 1966 and earned the honor […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/10/29976668347_6368f21dd1_z-115x115.jpg "Virginia OCS dedicates building to Capt. Harry Q. Rose")
Virginia OCS dedicates building to Capt. Harry Q. Rose
Posted on October 3, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — An intimate gathering of Soldiers and family members marked the dedication of the Virginia National Guard’s Officer Candidate School building in honor of Capt. Harry Q. Rose Sept. 22, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Rose graduated from OCS Class VI in 1966 and earned the honor […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia Army National Guard welcomed 14 new lieutenants to its ranks with the commissioning of Officer Candidate School Class 60 and 61B Aug. 25, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Class 60 was the traditional OCS program that runs nearly two years and taught by a […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/08/01_OCS_Graduation_25aug18_0119-115x115.jpg "Virginia Army National Guard welcomes 14 new lieutenants")
Virginia Army National Guard welcomes 14 new lieutenants
Posted on August 28, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia Army National Guard welcomed 14 new lieutenants to its ranks with the commissioning of Officer Candidate School Class 60 and 61B Aug. 25, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Class 60 was the traditional OCS program that runs nearly two years and taught by a […] -
![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 – […]](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 – […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Sixty-four Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen participated in this year’s Adjutant General’s State Pistol Match, held June 22-24, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The event, hosted by the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, had shooters split into 16 teams of four to test their marksmanship […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/06/42286504404_0637766839_z-115x115.jpg "Virginia Soldiers, Airmen awarded for marksmanship excellence")
Virginia Soldiers, Airmen awarded for marksmanship excellence
Posted on June 27, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Sixty-four Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen participated in this year’s Adjutant General’s State Pistol Match, held June 22-24, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The event, hosted by the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, had shooters split into 16 teams of four to test their marksmanship […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The third and final phase of reserve component Warrant Officer Candidate School brings together National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve candidates from across the nation for two weeks of training. In April, Virginia’s candidates joined 40 of their peers at Fort McClellan in Alabama where they […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/06/40457083070_22898aaa03_z-115x115.jpg "Virginia warrant officers take top honors at final WOCS phase")
Virginia warrant officers take top honors at final WOCS phase
Posted on June 3, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The third and final phase of reserve component Warrant Officer Candidate School brings together National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve candidates from across the nation for two weeks of training. In April, Virginia’s candidates joined 40 of their peers at Fort McClellan in Alabama where they […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Officer candidates from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C., spent a long weekend in May preparing for the third and final phase of Officer Candidate School during a regional Field Level Exercise held May 4-6, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The training, hosted by […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/05/41906097612_c94b3f4af2_z-115x115.jpg "Officer candidates prep for final phase of OCS")
Officer candidates prep for final phase of OCS
Posted on May 7, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Officer candidates from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C., spent a long weekend in May preparing for the third and final phase of Officer Candidate School during a regional Field Level Exercise held May 4-6, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The training, hosted by […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard welcomed four newly-commissioned second lieutenants to its ranks April 29, 2018, during a commissioning ceremony held at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The new lieutenants were all graduates of the Virginia National Guard’s Officer Candidate School Class 61A. “These four new officers have made […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/05/web-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard commissions four new officers")
Virginia National Guard commissions four new officers
Posted on May 2, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard welcomed four newly-commissioned second lieutenants to its ranks April 29, 2018, during a commissioning ceremony held at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The new lieutenants were all graduates of the Virginia National Guard’s Officer Candidate School Class 61A. “These four new officers have made […] -
![MECHANICSVILLE- Va. — Warrant Officer Candidates assigned to Class 18-001 of the Virginia National Guard’s Warrant Officer Candidate School, taught at the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Fort Pickett, linked up with a crew from Hanover Habitat for Humanity, Feb. 24, 2018, to complete a community project in Mechanicsville, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/03/web-20180224.NQ873.001-115x115.jpg "WOCs team up with Hanover Habitat for Humanity for outreach project")
WOCs team up with Hanover Habitat for Humanity for outreach project
Posted on March 1, 2018 | No CommentsMECHANICSVILLE- Va. — Warrant Officer Candidates assigned to Class 18-001 of the Virginia National Guard’s Warrant Officer Candidate School, taught at the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Fort Pickett, linked up with a crew from Hanover Habitat for Humanity, Feb. 24, 2018, to complete a community project in Mechanicsville, […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — A group of 14 Soldiers and Airmen participated in a regional marksmanship match Aug. 25-27, 2017, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The match included shooters from two regions – Marksmanship Advisory Council Region I and II – and included approximately 120 shooters. “These matches…provide the opportunity for Soldiers […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/09/IMG_4624-115x115.jpg "Virginia Guard Soldiers, Airmen shoot at regional match")
Virginia Guard Soldiers, Airmen shoot at regional match
Posted on September 6, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — A group of 14 Soldiers and Airmen participated in a regional marksmanship match Aug. 25-27, 2017, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The match included shooters from two regions – Marksmanship Advisory Council Region I and II – and included approximately 120 shooters. “These matches…provide the opportunity for Soldiers […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — It was a historic year of firsts for the Virginia National Guard’s Adjutant General’s Pistol Match, held June 23-25, 2017, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. A record-setting 72 shooters, from both the Army and Air National Guard, turned up to test their marksmanship skills against some of […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/06/DSC_7213-2-115x115.jpg "183rd RTI hosts historic pistol match at Fort Pickett")
183rd RTI hosts historic pistol match at Fort Pickett
Posted on June 28, 2017 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — It was a historic year of firsts for the Virginia National Guard’s Adjutant General’s Pistol Match, held June 23-25, 2017, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. A record-setting 72 shooters, from both the Army and Air National Guard, turned up to test their marksmanship skills against some of […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen received awards for their outstanding performance during the Adjutant General’s 2017 Rifle Match May 21, 2017, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Sixty-five participants competed in a variety of individual and team events May 19-20, hosted by the Fort Pickett-based 3rd Battalion, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/05/A_StateRifleAwards_21may17_0011-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard Soldiers, Airmen awarded for rifle marksmanship excellence")
Va. Guard Soldiers, Airmen awarded for rifle marksmanship excellence
Posted on May 22, 2017 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen received awards for their outstanding performance during the Adjutant General’s 2017 Rifle Match May 21, 2017, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Sixty-five participants competed in a variety of individual and team events May 19-20, hosted by the Fort Pickett-based 3rd Battalion, […]