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![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ceremonially signed into law two bills benefitting the Virginia Department of Military Affairs as well as veterans with disabilities during a virtual bill signing ceremony Aug. 4, 2020. With his signature, House Bill 990 and Senate Bill 745 were signed into law during […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/LogoWide-115x115.jpg "New laws benefit DMA, veterans with disabilities")
New laws benefit DMA, veterans with disabilities
Posted on August 13, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ceremonially signed into law two bills benefitting the Virginia Department of Military Affairs as well as veterans with disabilities during a virtual bill signing ceremony Aug. 4, 2020. With his signature, House Bill 990 and Senate Bill 745 were signed into law during […] -
![Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a Certificate of Recognition honoring the Virginia National Guard’s 413th birthday. The VNG traces the heritage and traditions of citizen service to the founding of Jamestown when Capt. John Smith organized the colonists for defense. Since the colony’s founding May 14, 1607, there has not […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/VNG_413thBirthdayCOR_14may20-115x115.jpg "Governor’s Certificate of Recognition honors Virginia National Guard birthday")
Governor’s Certificate of Recognition honors Virginia National Guard birthday
Posted on May 13, 2020 | No CommentsVirginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a Certificate of Recognition honoring the Virginia National Guard’s 413th birthday. The VNG traces the heritage and traditions of citizen service to the founding of Jamestown when Capt. John Smith organized the colonists for defense. Since the colony’s founding May 14, 1607, there has not […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — A number of bills impacting the Virginia National Guard have passed the Virginia General Assembly during the 2020 legislative session, including bills aimed at increasing tuition assistance, increasing pay for Soldiers on state active duty for emergency response, and increasing the maximum age for Virginia Defense Force […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/01/AG_MilitaryVeteransCaucus_15jan20-1-115x115.jpg "VNG, DMA bills pass during 2020 Virginia General Assembly session")
VNG, DMA bills pass during 2020 Virginia General Assembly session
Posted on March 25, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — A number of bills impacting the Virginia National Guard have passed the Virginia General Assembly during the 2020 legislative session, including bills aimed at increasing tuition assistance, increasing pay for Soldiers on state active duty for emergency response, and increasing the maximum age for Virginia Defense Force […] -
![RICHLANDS, Va. — Tazewell County officials sent Virginia National Guard Soldiers out for health and welfare checks on citizens, and Soldiers delivered water and locally-donated food to those impacted by heavy rains and flooding in the area Feb. 7, 2020. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management directed the VNG to […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/6FAFEBD4-2874-429F-9858-81318DB01BDA-115x115.jpeg "Virginia National Guard Soldiers support flood response in Tazewell County")
Virginia National Guard Soldiers support flood response in Tazewell County
Posted on February 7, 2020 | No CommentsRICHLANDS, Va. — Tazewell County officials sent Virginia National Guard Soldiers out for health and welfare checks on citizens, and Soldiers delivered water and locally-donated food to those impacted by heavy rains and flooding in the area Feb. 7, 2020. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management directed the VNG to […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians from all branches of the Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to their country were remembered at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial May 27, 2019, in Richmond. Virginia. Ten Virginia National Guard Soldiers have been killed by hostile enemy […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/01_MemorialDay_27may19_0260-115x115.jpg "Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony honors Virginia’s fallen")
Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony honors Virginia’s fallen
Posted on May 27, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginians from all branches of the Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to their country were remembered at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial May 27, 2019, in Richmond. Virginia. Ten Virginia National Guard Soldiers have been killed by hostile enemy […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Dozens of Vietnam-era veterans were honored with a ceremony and special pin during a Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration March 29, 2019, at the Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, Virginia. The ceremony, hosted by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, featured Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/001VietnamVetsDay_20190329_022-115x115.jpg "Virginia’s vets honored on National Vietnam Veterans Day")
Virginia’s vets honored on National Vietnam Veterans Day
Posted on April 3, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Dozens of Vietnam-era veterans were honored with a ceremony and special pin during a Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration March 29, 2019, at the Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, Virginia. The ceremony, hosted by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, featured Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, […] -
![RICHMOND — The U.S. Air Force has identified Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, as the candidate base for the F-22 Raptor formal training unit and associated T-38 aircraft, according to announcement made March 25, 2019, by the Secretary of the Air Force. The announcement also indicated the Air Force filed a […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/VNGLogo_23jun19_100x100-115x115.jpg "Joint Base Langley-Eustis identified as candidate for F-22 Raptor Formal Training Unit")
Joint Base Langley-Eustis identified as candidate for F-22 Raptor Formal Training Unit
Posted on March 27, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND — The U.S. Air Force has identified Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, as the candidate base for the F-22 Raptor formal training unit and associated T-38 aircraft, according to announcement made March 25, 2019, by the Secretary of the Air Force. The announcement also indicated the Air Force filed a […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Two recent events marking Women’s History Month and Virginia Women Veterans Week 2019 honored Virginia National Guard’s female Soldiers and veterans, including one woman serving with the Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Sgt. Taylor Cunningham, who works full-time with the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/Women-Veterans-Event_20190318_017-115x115.jpg "Events honor Virginia National Guard’s women Soldiers and veterans")
Events honor Virginia National Guard’s women Soldiers and veterans
Posted on March 20, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Two recent events marking Women’s History Month and Virginia Women Veterans Week 2019 honored Virginia National Guard’s female Soldiers and veterans, including one woman serving with the Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Sgt. Taylor Cunningham, who works full-time with the […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady of Virginia Pam Northam hosted a reception for Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and their families Dec. 16, 2018, at Virginia’s Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia. The reception recognized the Soldiers and Airmen who returned from federal active duty deployments […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/12/01_GovernorReception_16dec18_0035-115x115.jpg "Governor, First Lady host reception for VNG Soldiers, Airmen and families")
Governor, First Lady host reception for VNG Soldiers, Airmen and families
Posted on December 17, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady of Virginia Pam Northam hosted a reception for Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and their families Dec. 16, 2018, at Virginia’s Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia. The reception recognized the Soldiers and Airmen who returned from federal active duty deployments […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Hundreds of friends, family members and fellow Soldiers gathered in Virginia Beach to say farewell to a group of Virginia National Guard Soldiers as they began federal active duty Nov. 25, 2018. The group of approximately 70 Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/11/01_529thCSSB_DepartureCeremony_25nov18_0655-115x115.jpg "529th CSSB begins federal active duty with departure ceremony")
529th CSSB begins federal active duty with departure ceremony
Posted on November 25, 2018 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Hundreds of friends, family members and fellow Soldiers gathered in Virginia Beach to say farewell to a group of Virginia National Guard Soldiers as they began federal active duty Nov. 25, 2018. The group of approximately 70 Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard staged more than 1,500 personnel Sept. 12, 2018, at key locations across the commonwealth to support local and state emergency management officials with possible response to Hurricane Florence, but most were not needed when the storm turned further south. When Governor Ralph Northam […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/09/1173rdHighwater-115x115.jpg "VNG supports multi-state, multi-agency response to Hurricane Florence")
VNG supports multi-state, multi-agency response to Hurricane Florence
Posted on September 20, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard staged more than 1,500 personnel Sept. 12, 2018, at key locations across the commonwealth to support local and state emergency management officials with possible response to Hurricane Florence, but most were not needed when the storm turned further south. When Governor Ralph Northam […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ceremonially signed House Bill 737 June 26, 2018, in Richmond, Virginia, authorizing the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to issue driver’s licenses, permits and identification cards displaying an indicator signifying that the holder is a veteran. Applicants must provide proof of veteran status. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/06/GovernorBillSigning_26jun18_0019-115x115.jpg "Governor signs DMV drivers license veteran indicator bill")
Governor signs DMV drivers license veteran indicator bill
Posted on June 26, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ceremonially signed House Bill 737 June 26, 2018, in Richmond, Virginia, authorizing the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to issue driver’s licenses, permits and identification cards displaying an indicator signifying that the holder is a veteran. Applicants must provide proof of veteran status. […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Ralph Northam and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran commended the Virginia National Guard for the organization’s service to commonwealth and country at a legislative reception hosted Jan. 18, 2018, by the Virginia National Guard Officer’s Association and Virginia Army and Air National […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/01/01_LegislativeReception_18jan18_0081-115x115.jpg "Governor commends the Va. National Guard")
Governor commends the Va. National Guard
Posted on January 19, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Governor Ralph Northam and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran commended the Virginia National Guard for the organization’s service to commonwealth and country at a legislative reception hosted Jan. 18, 2018, by the Virginia National Guard Officer’s Association and Virginia Army and Air National […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – More than 200 Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force personnel were on duty Jan. 13, 2018, supporting the inauguration of Ralph Northam as the 73rd Governor of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Soldiers, Airmen and members of the VDF conducted a variety of missions including playing ceremonial […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/01/180113-GovInaugParade-0562-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard supports Governor Northam’s inauguration")
Va. National Guard supports Governor Northam’s inauguration
Posted on January 15, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – More than 200 Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force personnel were on duty Jan. 13, 2018, supporting the inauguration of Ralph Northam as the 73rd Governor of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Soldiers, Airmen and members of the VDF conducted a variety of missions including playing ceremonial […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – Governor-elect Ralph Northam will reappoint Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams as the Adjutant General of Virginia, according to an announcement made Dec. 22, 2017. The announcement was made along with other key appointments for senior leadership positions within the incoming administration and is available online here: https://govelect.virginia.gov/newsarticle?articleId=22026 […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/11/MG_Williams-115x115.jpg "Governor-elect Northam to reappoint Williams as Adjutant General of Virginia")
Governor-elect Northam to reappoint Williams as Adjutant General of Virginia
Posted on December 22, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – Governor-elect Ralph Northam will reappoint Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams as the Adjutant General of Virginia, according to an announcement made Dec. 22, 2017. The announcement was made along with other key appointments for senior leadership positions within the incoming administration and is available online here: https://govelect.virginia.gov/newsarticle?articleId=22026 […] -
![CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe christened a 105mm M101A1 towed howitzer December 8, 2017, at the site of the new Virginia National Guard Joint Force Headquarters under construction at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, then toured the facility for a construction update. “We have the best Guard […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/12/HowitzerChristening_8dec17_0065-115x115.jpg "Governor christens howitzer, tours new Va. Guard headquarters site")
Governor christens howitzer, tours new Va. Guard headquarters site
Posted on December 10, 2017 | No CommentsCHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe christened a 105mm M101A1 towed howitzer December 8, 2017, at the site of the new Virginia National Guard Joint Force Headquarters under construction at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, then toured the facility for a construction update. “We have the best Guard […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard personnel took part in Memorial Day ceremonies across the commonwealth May 29, 2017, to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation and the ideals of freedom. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, was […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/05/A_MemorialDay_29may17_0415-115x115.jpg "Virginians remember the fallen at ceremonies across the state")
Virginians remember the fallen at ceremonies across the state
Posted on May 30, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard personnel took part in Memorial Day ceremonies across the commonwealth May 29, 2017, to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation and the ideals of freedom. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, was […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard plans to stage approximately 200 Soldiers in the Hampton Roads area with Humvees, light/medium tactical trucks and chain saws Jan. 6, 2017, to be ready to assist with possible response operations as heavy snow is forecast in the region. The Soldiers and vehicles […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard to stage for possible snow response operations in Hampton Roads area")
Va. National Guard to stage for possible snow response operations in Hampton Roads area
Posted on January 6, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard plans to stage approximately 200 Soldiers in the Hampton Roads area with Humvees, light/medium tactical trucks and chain saws Jan. 6, 2017, to be ready to assist with possible response operations as heavy snow is forecast in the region. The Soldiers and vehicles […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and First Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe hosted receptions for the Virginia National Guard Dec. 10 and 11, 2016, at Virginia’s Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia, to recognize the Soldiers and Airmen who returned from federal active duty deployments this year and their families […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/12/GovMansionReception_10dec16_0001-115x115.jpg "Governor, First Lady host receptions recognizing federal active duty service")
Governor, First Lady host receptions recognizing federal active duty service
Posted on December 10, 2016 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and First Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe hosted receptions for the Virginia National Guard Dec. 10 and 11, 2016, at Virginia’s Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia, to recognize the Soldiers and Airmen who returned from federal active duty deployments this year and their families […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 270 Soldiers staged and ready for possible severe weather response operations Sept. 3, 2016, in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore areas. As part of the state’s multi-agency response, the Guard has Soldiers with Humvees, light/medium tactical trucks and chain […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/09/SAD_Norfolk_3sep16_0006-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard staged and ready for possible severe weather response operations in Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore areas")
Va. National Guard staged and ready for possible severe weather response operations in Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore areas
Posted on September 3, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 270 Soldiers staged and ready for possible severe weather response operations Sept. 3, 2016, in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore areas. As part of the state’s multi-agency response, the Guard has Soldiers with Humvees, light/medium tactical trucks and chain […]
