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![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s most highly decorated female Soldier shared her combat experiences on stage at the Women’s Achieve Summit Oct. 15, 2019, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. Sgt. Monica Beltran, the first VNG female to receive the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/Beltran_Summit_20191015_011-115x115.jpg "VNG’s first female Bronze Star recipient shares story at women’s summit")
VNG’s first female Bronze Star recipient shares story at women’s summit
Posted on October 17, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s most highly decorated female Soldier shared her combat experiences on stage at the Women’s Achieve Summit Oct. 15, 2019, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. Sgt. Monica Beltran, the first VNG female to receive the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, […] -
![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 […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard plans to mobilize approximately 30 Soldiers for state emergency support duty in the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas to be staged and ready to assist local and state emergency agencies respond to potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian. Soldiers will begin preparations on […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/DorianPrep_0002_04sep19-768x1024-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard to mobilize for possible response to Hurricane Dorian")
Virginia National Guard to mobilize for possible response to Hurricane Dorian
Posted on September 4, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard plans to mobilize approximately 30 Soldiers for state emergency support duty in the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas to be staged and ready to assist local and state emergency agencies respond to potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian. Soldiers will begin preparations on […] -
![GATE CITY, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group embarked on a real-world line haul mission for their annual training Aug. 1-17, 2019, carrying ammunition from the Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky to McAlester Army […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/LineHaul1-1024x683-115x115.jpg "1032nd TC Soldiers haul cargo during annual training")
1032nd TC Soldiers haul cargo during annual training
Posted on August 23, 2019 | No CommentsGATE CITY, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group embarked on a real-world line haul mission for their annual training Aug. 1-17, 2019, carrying ammunition from the Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky to McAlester Army […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Two Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers will extend their enlistments during the Army Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. June 13, 2019, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley and the Sergeant Major Of the Army […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/Army_Birhtday_19_web-115x115.jpg "VNG Soldiers to extend enlistments during Army Birthday Ceremony at the Pentagon")
VNG Soldiers to extend enlistments during Army Birthday Ceremony at the Pentagon
Posted on June 12, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Two Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers will extend their enlistments during the Army Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. June 13, 2019, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley and the Sergeant Major Of the Army […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Emporia-based 1710th Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted some unique but critical training when they conducted medical evacuation operations during their annual training May 15-16, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 1710th teamed up with aviators […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/1710Medevac_20190516_035-115x115.jpg "1710th TC teams with aviators for MEDEVAC exercise")
1710th TC teams with aviators for MEDEVAC exercise
Posted on May 22, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Emporia-based 1710th Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted some unique but critical training when they conducted medical evacuation operations during their annual training May 15-16, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 1710th teamed up with aviators […] -
![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 […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — “Serve my country!” stated Pvt. E. Tim Miller when asked by a senior officer in 1988 why he enlisted in the Army National Guard. Although such a phrase sounds cliché today, 30 years later, now-Command Sgt. Maj. E. Tim Miller emphasized how Soldiers need to examine […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/CSM-Miler1-115x115.jpg "Miller retires after 30 years of service")
Miller retires after 30 years of service
Posted on February 4, 2019 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — “Serve my country!” stated Pvt. E. Tim Miller when asked by a senior officer in 1988 why he enlisted in the Army National Guard. Although such a phrase sounds cliché today, 30 years later, now-Command Sgt. Maj. E. Tim Miller emphasized how Soldiers need to examine […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted annual training from July 14-28, 2018 at Fort Pickett, Virginia. “This has been a fantastic opportunity for all the members of the 1030th, whether commanders or staff or section […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/08/01_1030thTB_AT_23jul18_0059-115x115.jpg "1030th Soldiers sharpen their fieldcraft during annual training")
1030th Soldiers sharpen their fieldcraft during annual training
Posted on August 9, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted annual training from July 14-28, 2018 at Fort Pickett, Virginia. “This has been a fantastic opportunity for all the members of the 1030th, whether commanders or staff or section […] -
![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, Virginia – Spc. Johnathan T. Koke used the experience he gained during the 2016 Virginia National Guard Best Warrior Competition to better prepare for the 2018 event. Koke is a member of the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group and finished as the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/06/25605303087_2972832aa1_k-115x115.jpg "Training. Weight lifting. Ruck marching. How one Virginia National Guard soldier overcomes challenges, becomes runner-up in Best Warrior Competition")
Training. Weight lifting. Ruck marching. How one Virginia National Guard soldier overcomes challenges, becomes runner-up in Best Warrior Competition
Posted on June 5, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Virginia – Spc. Johnathan T. Koke used the experience he gained during the 2016 Virginia National Guard Best Warrior Competition to better prepare for the 2018 event. Koke is a member of the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group and finished as the […] -
![EMPORIA, Va. – A memorial to D-Day Soldiers located in front of the Virginia National Guard’s readiness center in Emporia received improvements Nov. 11, 2017, as part of an Eagle Scout service project. Approximately 16 Scouts and volunteers gathered on Veteran’s Day to improve the memorial at readiness center that […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/12/IMG_4955-115x112.jpg "Memorial to D-Day Soldiers in Emporia improved by Eagle Scout project")
Memorial to D-Day Soldiers in Emporia improved by Eagle Scout project
Posted on December 10, 2017 | No CommentsEMPORIA, Va. – A memorial to D-Day Soldiers located in front of the Virginia National Guard’s readiness center in Emporia received improvements Nov. 11, 2017, as part of an Eagle Scout service project. Approximately 16 Scouts and volunteers gathered on Veteran’s Day to improve the memorial at readiness center that […] -
![GATE CITY, Va. – Lt. Col. Todd Pegg took command of the Virginia National Guard’s Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group from Lt. Col. Steve Williams in a change of command ceremony held Oct. 14, 2017, at the Gate City Armory. Col. Weedon Gallagher, the 329th Regional […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/11/coc3a-115x115.jpeg "Gate City-based transportation battalion welcomes new commander")
Gate City-based transportation battalion welcomes new commander
Posted on October 31, 2017 | No CommentsGATE CITY, Va. – Lt. Col. Todd Pegg took command of the Virginia National Guard’s Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group from Lt. Col. Steve Williams in a change of command ceremony held Oct. 14, 2017, at the Gate City Armory. Col. Weedon Gallagher, the 329th Regional […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Instructors assigned to the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute taught Virginia’s first-ever Crew-Served Weapons Course Sept. 11-15, 2017, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Twenty-eight Soldiers from units across the state attended the course, which focused on the M249 light machine gun and the M240B machine gun while […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/09/170912-Crew-Served-Weapons-1972-115x115.jpg "Virginia hosts first Crew-Served Weapons Course at Fort Pickett")
Virginia hosts first Crew-Served Weapons Course at Fort Pickett
Posted on September 19, 2017 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Instructors assigned to the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute taught Virginia’s first-ever Crew-Served Weapons Course Sept. 11-15, 2017, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Twenty-eight Soldiers from units across the state attended the course, which focused on the M249 light machine gun and the M240B machine gun while […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard welcomed 29 new second lieutenants from Officer Candidate School Classes 59 and 60B Aug. 26, 2017, at a commissioning ceremony held at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, administered the oath of […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/09/01_OCS_26aug17_0001-115x115.jpg "Virginia Guard OCS commissions 29 new officers")
Virginia Guard OCS commissions 29 new officers
Posted on August 28, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard welcomed 29 new second lieutenants from Officer Candidate School Classes 59 and 60B Aug. 26, 2017, at a commissioning ceremony held at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, administered the oath of […] -
![GATE CITY, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group operated a trailer transfer point May 16, 2017, in Gate City as part of their two weeks of annual training. The TTP is part of a transportation mission that provides […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/05/1030thTB_TTP_16may17_0012-115x115.jpg "1030th Soldiers operate trailer transfer point in Gate City during annual training")
1030th Soldiers operate trailer transfer point in Gate City during annual training
Posted on May 16, 2017 | No CommentsGATE CITY, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group operated a trailer transfer point May 16, 2017, in Gate City as part of their two weeks of annual training. The TTP is part of a transportation mission that provides […] -
![MANASSAS, Va. — Former commanders of the Virginia National Guard’s 266th Military Police Company helped retire the unit guidon during a ceremony consolidating the 266th with the 229th Military Police Company May 6, 2007, Manassas, Virginia. The ceremony also marked the change of command from Capt. Steven Gallo to Capt. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/05/1A_266thMP_GuidonRetirement_6may17_0086-115x115.jpg "Ceremony marks consolidation of two MP companies")
Ceremony marks consolidation of two MP companies
Posted on May 7, 2017 | No CommentsMANASSAS, Va. — Former commanders of the Virginia National Guard’s 266th Military Police Company helped retire the unit guidon during a ceremony consolidating the 266th with the 229th Military Police Company May 6, 2007, Manassas, Virginia. The ceremony also marked the change of command from Capt. Steven Gallo to Capt. […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard staged nearly 200 personnel to be ready for duty at key locations across Northern Virginia to assist with the state’s multi-agency response to possible heavy snow March 14, 2017. When snow totals amounted to far less than forecasted, Soldiers were able to stand down, and the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/03/266thMPs-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard staged for possible snow response operations across Northern Virginia")
Va. National Guard staged for possible snow response operations across Northern Virginia
Posted on March 14, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard staged nearly 200 personnel to be ready for duty at key locations across Northern Virginia to assist with the state’s multi-agency response to possible heavy snow March 14, 2017. When snow totals amounted to far less than forecasted, Soldiers were able to stand down, and the […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Nearly 200 members of the Virginia National Guard were on duty and ready to assist with the state’s multi-agency response to heavy snow Jan. 7-9, 2017, throughout the Hampton Roads area. Soldiers were staged and ready the morning of Jan. 7 with less than 12 hours […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/01/1710thSupportsVSP-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard assists with winter storm response in Hampton Roads")
Virginia National Guard assists with winter storm response in Hampton Roads
Posted on January 11, 2017 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Nearly 200 members of the Virginia National Guard were on duty and ready to assist with the state’s multi-agency response to heavy snow Jan. 7-9, 2017, throughout the Hampton Roads area. Soldiers were staged and ready the morning of Jan. 7 with less than 12 hours […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. – A team of Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Manassas-based 266th Military Police Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group took first place honors in the National Guard mixed division at the Army Ten-Miler Oct. 8, 2016, in Washington, D.C. with an overall time of […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/10/Army-10-miler-team1-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard team takes first place in Army Ten Miler mixed division category")
Va. Guard team takes first place in Army Ten Miler mixed division category
Posted on October 10, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. – A team of Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Manassas-based 266th Military Police Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group took first place honors in the National Guard mixed division at the Army Ten-Miler Oct. 8, 2016, in Washington, D.C. with an overall time of […]