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![RICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 45 Soldiers from 16 Virginia Army National Guard battalions participated in a Battalion Army Combat Fitness Test Challenge Feb. 28, 2020, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Three-man teams from 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Recruiting and Retention Battalion […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/49608507878_e3c1798199_k-115x115.jpg "VNG holds ACFT challenge, names top battalion team")
VNG holds ACFT challenge, names top battalion team
Posted on March 9, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 45 Soldiers from 16 Virginia Army National Guard battalions participated in a Battalion Army Combat Fitness Test Challenge Feb. 28, 2020, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Three-man teams from 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Recruiting and Retention Battalion […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Sgt. Donald Arbaugh, a new recruiter with the Virginia Army National Guard, recently started a ruck club in Staunton, Virginia. Arbaugh wanted to do something new that would both serve a recruiting tool for people interested in serving in the National Guard, as well as a way […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/IMG_0890-115x115.jpg "Staunton recruiter hits the streets with new ruck club")
Staunton recruiter hits the streets with new ruck club
Posted on February 26, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Sgt. Donald Arbaugh, a new recruiter with the Virginia Army National Guard, recently started a ruck club in Staunton, Virginia. Arbaugh wanted to do something new that would both serve a recruiting tool for people interested in serving in the National Guard, as well as a way […] -
![FORT LEE, Virginia – One of the Virginia Army National Guard’s newest recruits, Pvt. Ana-Alicia Bennett made history when she enlisted as an 11B Infantryman Dec. 19, 2019, at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Lee, Virginia. Bennett is the first female to enlist into the Virginia Army National […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/01/IMG_2912-115x115.jpg "VNG recruit becomes first female to enlist as 11B")
VNG recruit becomes first female to enlist as 11B
Posted on January 13, 2020 | No CommentsFORT LEE, Virginia – One of the Virginia Army National Guard’s newest recruits, Pvt. Ana-Alicia Bennett made history when she enlisted as an 11B Infantryman Dec. 19, 2019, at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Lee, Virginia. Bennett is the first female to enlist into the Virginia Army National […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard recruiters took the top spots for both regional recruiter of the year and regional recruiting supervisor of the year following a board held Nov. 7, 2019, in West Virginia. Master Sgt. Donnie Brizendine and Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Fretwell competed against their peers from […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/73498115_2768749763157693_5491582555176042496_o-115x115.jpg "Va. Army Guard recruiters recognized as top in region")
Va. Army Guard recruiters recognized as top in region
Posted on November 22, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard recruiters took the top spots for both regional recruiter of the year and regional recruiting supervisor of the year following a board held Nov. 7, 2019, in West Virginia. Master Sgt. Donnie Brizendine and Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Fretwell competed against their peers from […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion held its end-of-year boards to name their top performers Oct. 11, 2019, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Staff Sgt. Dustin Haislip was named as the 2019 Rookie of […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/48898625362_3be7421454_k-115x115.jpg "Va. Army Guard selects top recruiters")
Va. Army Guard selects top recruiters
Posted on October 30, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion held its end-of-year boards to name their top performers Oct. 11, 2019, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Staff Sgt. Dustin Haislip was named as the 2019 Rookie of […] -
![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 […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/190720-Z-YS381-001-768x512-1-115x115.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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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’ […]](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’ […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
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 – […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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, […]](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, […] -
![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. […]](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. […]
