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![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, […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — More than 25 employers of Virginia National Guard Soldiers were able to experience the environments their employees work in first-hand during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Boss Lift. The event was hosted by Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division Sept. 7, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/70839476_10157483623108560_7263589300187430912_o-115x115.jpg "ESGR Boss Lift held for employers of 2-224th Aviation")
ESGR Boss Lift held for employers of 2-224th Aviation
Posted on October 2, 2019 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — More than 25 employers of Virginia National Guard Soldiers were able to experience the environments their employees work in first-hand during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Boss Lift. The event was hosted by Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division Sept. 7, […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Scammers who want to impersonate service members for financial gain or separate Soldiers and Airmen from their hard-earned money might not be the obvious enemy, but the threat they pose to the military is a very real and significant one. One common scam doesn’t necessarily target service […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "Vehicle sale scams put service members, public at risk")
Vehicle sale scams put service members, public at risk
Posted on September 28, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Scammers who want to impersonate service members for financial gain or separate Soldiers and Airmen from their hard-earned money might not be the obvious enemy, but the threat they pose to the military is a very real and significant one. One common scam doesn’t necessarily target service […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 60 Soldiers and 20 vehicles for state emergency support duty Sept. 5, 2019, in the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas, and they are ready to assist local and state emergency agencies respond to potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian. The […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/VNG_StagedInOnancock-1024x683-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible response to Hurricane Dorian")
Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible response to Hurricane Dorian
Posted on September 5, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 60 Soldiers and 20 vehicles for state emergency support duty Sept. 5, 2019, in the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas, and they are ready to assist local and state emergency agencies respond to potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian. The […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy graduated 118 cadets from Class 51 August 24, 2019, at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Walt Mercer, Chief Operations Officer for the Virginia Department of Military Affairs, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/ChallengeGradAug2019_1-115x115.jpg "Commonwealth ChalleNGe Class 51 graduates 118 cadets")
Commonwealth ChalleNGe Class 51 graduates 118 cadets
Posted on August 27, 2019 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy graduated 118 cadets from Class 51 August 24, 2019, at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Walt Mercer, Chief Operations Officer for the Virginia Department of Military Affairs, […] -
![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. — 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 INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than 600 National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 29th Infantry Division from Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, South Carolina and Tennessee came together to participate in a command post exercise June 18-30, 2019, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. “A command post exercise is a training event […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/IMG_7695-e1562169999285-115x115.jpg "Command post exercise prepares 29ID staff for Warfighter")
Command post exercise prepares 29ID staff for Warfighter
Posted on July 3, 2019 | No CommentsFORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than 600 National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 29th Infantry Division from Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, South Carolina and Tennessee came together to participate in a command post exercise June 18-30, 2019, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. “A command post exercise is a training event […] -
![FORT BELVOIR, Va. – A group of 25 National Guard Soldiers from Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Kentucky assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based, 29th Infantry Division joined more than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/DDay75_Jindra-115x115.jpg "29th ID remembers D-Day, 75 years later")
29th ID remembers D-Day, 75 years later
Posted on June 13, 2019 | No CommentsFORT BELVOIR, Va. – A group of 25 National Guard Soldiers from Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Kentucky assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based, 29th Infantry Division joined more than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary […] -
![BEDFORD, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Troutville-based 29th Infantry Division Band performed ceremonial music, playing an integral part of ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2019, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. The band also performed at other anniversary events throughout […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/Band1-115x115.jpg "29th ID Band plays integral role in D-Day anniversary events")
29th ID Band plays integral role in D-Day anniversary events
Posted on June 11, 2019 | No CommentsBEDFORD, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Troutville-based 29th Infantry Division Band performed ceremonial music, playing an integral part of ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2019, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. The band also performed at other anniversary events throughout […] -
![BEDFORD, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen greeted World War II veterans and acted as military escorts during a roll call honoring their service at the observation of the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2019, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/DDay1-115x115.jpg "Bedford ceremonies mark 75th anniversary of D-Day")
Bedford ceremonies mark 75th anniversary of D-Day
Posted on June 7, 2019 | No CommentsBEDFORD, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen greeted World War II veterans and acted as military escorts during a roll call honoring their service at the observation of the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2019, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Thousands of veterans, service members and citizens are expected to attend events marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, during ceremonies June 4-9, 2019, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Virginia National Guard Soldiers from the 116th […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/42577149832_da70681202_k-115x115.jpg "Ceremonies to mark 75th anniversary of D-Day invasion")
Ceremonies to mark 75th anniversary of D-Day invasion
Posted on June 3, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Thousands of veterans, service members and citizens are expected to attend events marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, during ceremonies June 4-9, 2019, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Virginia National Guard Soldiers from the 116th […] -
![NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Virginia National Guard senior leaders recognized the top company-level units in the Virginia Army National Guard and the 192nd Wing of the Virginia Air National Guard for high levels of readiness at the third annual Virginia Military Ball April 27, 2019, in Newport News, Virginia. The […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/AJC_6076-115x115.jpg "Top Virginia National Guard units recognized at Virginia Military Ball")
Top Virginia National Guard units recognized at Virginia Military Ball
Posted on April 29, 2019 | No CommentsNEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Virginia National Guard senior leaders recognized the top company-level units in the Virginia Army National Guard and the 192nd Wing of the Virginia Air National Guard for high levels of readiness at the third annual Virginia Military Ball April 27, 2019, in Newport News, Virginia. The […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — More than 20 leaders from the Virginia Army National Guard accepted the challenge offered by Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Smith, the Virginia Army National Guard’s state command sergeant major, to take the new Army Combat Fitness Test April 6, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The ACFT […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/WEB-190406-Z-SM601-8295-115x115.jpg "VNG leaders tackle ACFT challenge")
VNG leaders tackle ACFT challenge
Posted on April 17, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — More than 20 leaders from the Virginia Army National Guard accepted the challenge offered by Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Smith, the Virginia Army National Guard’s state command sergeant major, to take the new Army Combat Fitness Test April 6, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The ACFT […] -
![FORT BELVOIR, Virginia – Lt. Col. John R. Roche assumed command of the Fort Belvoir-based Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 29th Infantry Division from Lt. Col. Edward W. Lewis during a change of command ceremony April 7, 2019, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly, commanding general of the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/0U1A0508-115x115.jpg "Roche takes command of 29th ID Headquarters Battalion")
Roche takes command of 29th ID Headquarters Battalion
Posted on April 7, 2019 | No CommentsFORT BELVOIR, Virginia – Lt. Col. John R. Roche assumed command of the Fort Belvoir-based Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 29th Infantry Division from Lt. Col. Edward W. Lewis during a change of command ceremony April 7, 2019, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly, commanding general of the […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based Headquarters Battalion, 29th Infantry Division took home top honors at the annual Virginia National Guard Best Warrior Competition Feb. 24, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Spc. Esther Alger of Front Royal was named Soldier of the Year and Sgt. 1st […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2009/02/BWC-18-winners-115x115.jpg "HHB, 29th ID troops take top honors at VNG Best Warrior Competition")
HHB, 29th ID troops take top honors at VNG Best Warrior Competition
Posted on February 26, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based Headquarters Battalion, 29th Infantry Division took home top honors at the annual Virginia National Guard Best Warrior Competition Feb. 24, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Spc. Esther Alger of Front Royal was named Soldier of the Year and Sgt. 1st […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Just a few days before graduating from his initial training to become an infantryman, Virginia National Guard Soldier Pfc. Gavin Asbury was offered the chance to go to Ranger School. He’d tried to show initiative during his training, had scored high on his physical fitness assessments and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/46109108685_ef298ccea5_z-115x115.jpg "Virginia’s Newest Ranger recognized at Washington Capitals Game")
Virginia’s Newest Ranger recognized at Washington Capitals Game
Posted on February 20, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Just a few days before graduating from his initial training to become an infantryman, Virginia National Guard Soldier Pfc. Gavin Asbury was offered the chance to go to Ranger School. He’d tried to show initiative during his training, had scored high on his physical fitness assessments and […] -
![WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Virginia National Guard field artillery Soldiers past and present gathered for fellowship and recognition of outstanding duty performance at the annual Saint Barbara’s Day Celebration and Regimental Muster hosted by 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Dec. 8, 2018, in Williamsburg, Virginia. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/12/DSC_0160-115x115.jpg "Field artillery Soldiers gather for Saint Barbara’s Day Celebration")
Field artillery Soldiers gather for Saint Barbara’s Day Celebration
Posted on December 11, 2018 | No CommentsWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Virginia National Guard field artillery Soldiers past and present gathered for fellowship and recognition of outstanding duty performance at the annual Saint Barbara’s Day Celebration and Regimental Muster hosted by 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Dec. 8, 2018, in Williamsburg, Virginia. […] -
![CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – Maryland and Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division prepared for future missions at a “Warfighter” exercise Sept. 28 – Oct. 12, 2018, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The exercise was a two-week, computer-simulated war that tested command and control processes against a […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/03/29thIDPatch_1800x1800_300dpi-115x115.jpg "29th ID Soldiers gain valuable experience at Warfighter exercise")
29th ID Soldiers gain valuable experience at Warfighter exercise
Posted on November 5, 2018 | No CommentsCAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – Maryland and Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division prepared for future missions at a “Warfighter” exercise Sept. 28 – Oct. 12, 2018, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The exercise was a two-week, computer-simulated war that tested command and control processes against a […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – Command Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Ferris has been selected to serve as the new 29th Infantry Division command sergeant major, according to an announcement made Oct. 26, 2018, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. Ferris succeeds Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/10/CSM_AlanFerris2018-115x115.jpg "Ferris selected as new 29th Infantry Division command sergeant major")
Ferris selected as new 29th Infantry Division command sergeant major
Posted on October 26, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – Command Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Ferris has been selected to serve as the new 29th Infantry Division command sergeant major, according to an announcement made Oct. 26, 2018, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. Ferris succeeds Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, […]