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![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As soon as Pfc. Adrianna S. Apelt put on her father’s old Army uniform to play paintball, she knew. “I saw myself in the mirror and realized this was what I was supposed to do,” she exclaimed. “It just fit!” Two months later, during her senior year at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia, Apelt […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/190720-Z-YS381-039-115x115.jpg "Paintball leads to enlistment to follow in father’s footsteps")
Paintball leads to enlistment to follow in father’s footsteps
Posted on August 16, 2019 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As soon as Pfc. Adrianna S. Apelt put on her father’s old Army uniform to play paintball, she knew. “I saw myself in the mirror and realized this was what I was supposed to do,” she exclaimed. “It just fit!” Two months later, during her senior year at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia, Apelt […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 70 newly-recruited Soldiers participated in a combined training event as part of the Virginia National Guard’s Recruit Sustainment Program July 20, 2019, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The recruits meet one weekend a month to focus on administrative tasks and participate in training events that help prepare them for Basic […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/190720-Z-YS381-007-115x115.jpg "Recruit Sustainment Program produces greater success rate for newer recruits")
Recruit Sustainment Program produces greater success rate for newer recruits
Posted on August 6, 2019 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 70 newly-recruited Soldiers participated in a combined training event as part of the Virginia National Guard’s Recruit Sustainment Program July 20, 2019, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The recruits meet one weekend a month to focus on administrative tasks and participate in training events that help prepare them for Basic […] -
![FORT LEE, Va. — Pvt. Andrew Lee Ross followed in his father’s footsteps and enlisted into the Virginia Army National Guard July 2, 2019, at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Lee, Virginia. He follows a long line of family members into the military, and his oath of enlistment was administered by his uncle, Lt. Col. Steven Gutierrez, in […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/48298583857_e038186c3c_z-115x115.jpg "Son follows father into Virginia Army National Guard")
Son follows father into Virginia Army National Guard
Posted on July 24, 2019 | No CommentsFORT LEE, Va. — Pvt. Andrew Lee Ross followed in his father’s footsteps and enlisted into the Virginia Army National Guard July 2, 2019, at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Lee, Virginia. He follows a long line of family members into the military, and his oath of enlistment was administered by his uncle, Lt. Col. Steven Gutierrez, in […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard hosted their inaugural Women’s Summit June 19, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Women from across the force attended the event, which this year focused on balancing the demands of women’s personal and professional lives. “Women are far more likely to leave the military after their initial service obligation,” explained 1st Lt. Lindsey […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/48099365471_22f466bf36_z-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard hosts inaugural Women’s Summit")
Va. National Guard hosts inaugural Women’s Summit
Posted on June 24, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard hosted their inaugural Women’s Summit June 19, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Women from across the force attended the event, which this year focused on balancing the demands of women’s personal and professional lives. “Women are far more likely to leave the military after their initial service obligation,” explained 1st Lt. Lindsey […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Adjutant General of Virginia is sponsoring a recruiting poster contest that is open to all Soldiers, Airmen and family members. The competition is for posters to be used for marketing to high school and college students, and six Virginia Army National Guard and two Air National Guard winners will be chosen. The Virginia National Guard is […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "Adjutant General sponsoring recruiting poster contest")
Adjutant General sponsoring recruiting poster contest
Posted on March 28, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Adjutant General of Virginia is sponsoring a recruiting poster contest that is open to all Soldiers, Airmen and family members. The competition is for posters to be used for marketing to high school and college students, and six Virginia Army National Guard and two Air National Guard winners will be chosen. The Virginia National Guard is […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is looking for 20 Soldiers to volunteer to participate in the Road to Twitchcon Esports Tournament May 18, 2019, at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. The event is hosted by the Army National Guard and Army Entertainment and is open to all active duty Army and Army National Guard Soldiers. The game […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/DC-Armory-RoadtoTwitchCon_Final-115x115.jpg "Soldiers wanted to volunteer for Road to Twitchcon Esports Tournament")
Soldiers wanted to volunteer for Road to Twitchcon Esports Tournament
Posted on March 28, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is looking for 20 Soldiers to volunteer to participate in the Road to Twitchcon Esports Tournament May 18, 2019, at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. The event is hosted by the Army National Guard and Army Entertainment and is open to all active duty Army and Army National Guard Soldiers. The game […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Simultaneous Membership Program allows ROTC cadets participating in their university’s ROTC program to also serve in the Virginia National Guard. During the past several months, those cadets enrolled in the SMP have been training with cadre assigned to the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The training is part […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/190126-Z-SM601-5778-115x115.jpg "SMP cadets hone leadership, Soldier skills with help from 183rd RTI")
SMP cadets hone leadership, Soldier skills with help from 183rd RTI
Posted on February 20, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Simultaneous Membership Program allows ROTC cadets participating in their university’s ROTC program to also serve in the Virginia National Guard. During the past several months, those cadets enrolled in the SMP have been training with cadre assigned to the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The training is part […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, recognized the Virginia Army National Guard’s top recruiters Jan. 23, 2019, at the Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. He also commended the Recruiting and Retention Battalion for their success at the recent National Guard Strength Maintenance Advisory Group – Region II competitions. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/01/AG_Recruiters_23jan19_0183-115x115.jpg "Virginia recruiters recognized for excellence")
Virginia recruiters recognized for excellence
Posted on January 24, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, recognized the Virginia Army National Guard’s top recruiters Jan. 23, 2019, at the Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. He also commended the Recruiting and Retention Battalion for their success at the recent National Guard Strength Maintenance Advisory Group – Region II competitions. […] -
![SWEET BRIAR, Va. — Lt. Col. Jennifer Martin represented the Virginia National Guard at a Federal Career Expo, hosted by Sweet Briar College Nov. 1, 2018. The event aimed to provide students from Sweet Briar and other colleges and universities in the area with information on career opportunities in the federal government. Martin spoke on a panel alongside representatives from […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/11/schedule-115x111.jpg "VNG participates in Sweet Briar Federal Career Expo")
VNG participates in Sweet Briar Federal Career Expo
Posted on November 20, 2018 | No CommentsSWEET BRIAR, Va. — Lt. Col. Jennifer Martin represented the Virginia National Guard at a Federal Career Expo, hosted by Sweet Briar College Nov. 1, 2018. The event aimed to provide students from Sweet Briar and other colleges and universities in the area with information on career opportunities in the federal government. Martin spoke on a panel alongside representatives from […] -
![The Virginia National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion has announced updated incentives for the “Every Soldier is a Recruiter” Program. Who: All Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers. What: Earn incentives by providing leads (friends, family members, neighbors, etc.) who join the Virginia Army National Guard. Soldiers must enter the leads’ information into the Virginia National Guard mobile app. Soldiers who […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/07/chanfe-115x115.jpg "New incentives announced for “Every Soldier is a Recruiter” program")
New incentives announced for “Every Soldier is a Recruiter” program
Posted on July 30, 2018 | No CommentsThe Virginia National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion has announced updated incentives for the “Every Soldier is a Recruiter” Program. Who: All Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers. What: Earn incentives by providing leads (friends, family members, neighbors, etc.) who join the Virginia Army National Guard. Soldiers must enter the leads’ information into the Virginia National Guard mobile app. Soldiers who […] -
![ARLINGTON, Va. — Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard, administered an oath of enlistment to 56 new Soldiers gathered in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 18, 2018, before a Twilight Tattoo. “This is a very important event for the men and women who choose to serve in the United States Armed Forces,” […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/07/story-1-115x115.jpg "Kadavy swears in new Soldiers during Twilight Tattoo")
Kadavy swears in new Soldiers during Twilight Tattoo
Posted on July 25, 2018 | No CommentsARLINGTON, Va. — Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard, administered an oath of enlistment to 56 new Soldiers gathered in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 18, 2018, before a Twilight Tattoo. “This is a very important event for the men and women who choose to serve in the United States Armed Forces,” […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard, the Virginia State Police and the Lynchburg Police Department hosted a joint diversity recruiting event July 21, 2018, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The event was open to anyone interested in a future career in the military or law enforcement, and attendees learned about a possible joint career in both law enforcement and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/07/JointRecrutingLogos-115x115.jpg "Joint military and law enforcement diversity recruiting event held in Lynchburg")
Joint military and law enforcement diversity recruiting event held in Lynchburg
Posted on July 21, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia National Guard, the Virginia State Police and the Lynchburg Police Department hosted a joint diversity recruiting event July 21, 2018, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The event was open to anyone interested in a future career in the military or law enforcement, and attendees learned about a possible joint career in both law enforcement and […] -
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 […] -
![HANOVER, Va. — Approximately 115 newly-recruited Virginia National Guard Soldiers came together for a regional training event held April 13-15, 2018, in Hanover, Virginia. The recruits were all part of the Recruit Sustainment Program, founded approximately 12 years ago. The RSP aims to increase troop readiness by bringing together new Soldiers before they ship to Basic Combat Training and Advanced […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/05/27623753958_282f4375d2_z-115x115.jpg "Recruit Sustainment Program prepares new recruits for Basic, AIT")
Recruit Sustainment Program prepares new recruits for Basic, AIT
Posted on April 25, 2018 | No CommentsHANOVER, Va. — Approximately 115 newly-recruited Virginia National Guard Soldiers came together for a regional training event held April 13-15, 2018, in Hanover, Virginia. The recruits were all part of the Recruit Sustainment Program, founded approximately 12 years ago. The RSP aims to increase troop readiness by bringing together new Soldiers before they ship to Basic Combat Training and Advanced […] -
![SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Recruiters from the Virginia National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion gathered Dec. 13, 2017, to recognize the opening of their newest recruiting station in Springfield, Virginia. The new space replaces their previous northern Virginia location in Mount Vernon, and has space for a total of six recruiters, plus a section chief. The station services Fairfax and Arlington […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/01/Springfield-RR-Web-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard recruiters celebrate opening of new recruiting station")
Va. National Guard recruiters celebrate opening of new recruiting station
Posted on December 17, 2017 | No CommentsSPRINGFIELD, Va. — Recruiters from the Virginia National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion gathered Dec. 13, 2017, to recognize the opening of their newest recruiting station in Springfield, Virginia. The new space replaces their previous northern Virginia location in Mount Vernon, and has space for a total of six recruiters, plus a section chief. The station services Fairfax and Arlington […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Command Sgt. Maj. Rhonda L. Williams took responsibility as the senior noncommissioned officer of the Virginia National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion from Command Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Stockhausen Dec. 5, 2017, in a change of responsibility ceremony held at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Williams joins Lt. Col. Jennifer Rothgeb Martin, battalion commander for the R&R Battalion, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/12/featured-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard welcomes first all-female battalion command team")
Virginia National Guard welcomes first all-female battalion command team
Posted on December 12, 2017 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Command Sgt. Maj. Rhonda L. Williams took responsibility as the senior noncommissioned officer of the Virginia National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion from Command Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Stockhausen Dec. 5, 2017, in a change of responsibility ceremony held at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Williams joins Lt. Col. Jennifer Rothgeb Martin, battalion commander for the R&R Battalion, […] -
![LEESBURG, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Unmanned Aerial System Platoon helped recruiters educate high school students about potential opportunities in aviation and technology Oct. 27, 2017, at the ProJet Aviation’s 12th Annual Aviation Education and Career Expo at the Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia. “Currently the Virginia National Guard has […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/10/RecruitersInLeesburg_27oct17_0091-115x115.jpg "UAS Soldiers support recruiters at Aviation Education and Career Expo")
UAS Soldiers support recruiters at Aviation Education and Career Expo
Posted on October 30, 2017 | No CommentsLEESBURG, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s Unmanned Aerial System Platoon helped recruiters educate high school students about potential opportunities in aviation and technology Oct. 27, 2017, at the ProJet Aviation’s 12th Annual Aviation Education and Career Expo at the Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia. “Currently the Virginia National Guard has […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia Army National Guard is looking for professional and motivated eligible Soldiers in the rank of specialist, who have completed the Warrior Leader Course, through staff sergeant to serve as full time Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officers. Opportunities are available for male and female Soldiers across the state who are currently in the Virginia National Guard […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/02/RRNCO_VaGuardDay-115x115.jpg "Va. Army National Guard looking to hire recruiting and retention NCOs")
Va. Army National Guard looking to hire recruiting and retention NCOs
Posted on March 20, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia Army National Guard is looking for professional and motivated eligible Soldiers in the rank of specialist, who have completed the Warrior Leader Course, through staff sergeant to serve as full time Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officers. Opportunities are available for male and female Soldiers across the state who are currently in the Virginia National Guard […]