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![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is among the organizations recognized by Virginia House Resolution 646 designating September 11, 2019, as First Responders Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The resolution calls for the designation to continue each succeeding year. “It is a tremendous honor to have the Virginia […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/VNG_HamptonPD_Matthew_9oct19-1024x533-115x115.jpg "VNG among public safety organizations recognized on Virginia First Responders Day")
VNG among public safety organizations recognized on Virginia First Responders Day
Posted on September 9, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is among the organizations recognized by Virginia House Resolution 646 designating September 11, 2019, as First Responders Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The resolution calls for the designation to continue each succeeding year. “It is a tremendous honor to have the Virginia […] -
![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 […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is planning to initially bring up to 1,500 Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force on state active duty for possible assistance with the state’s response operations for Hurricane Florence. Governor Ralph Northam has authorized up to 6,000 personnel for response […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard to support statewide response to Hurricane Florence")
Virginia National Guard to support statewide response to Hurricane Florence
Posted on September 10, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is planning to initially bring up to 1,500 Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force on state active duty for possible assistance with the state’s response operations for Hurricane Florence. Governor Ralph Northam has authorized up to 6,000 personnel for response […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard put more than 100 personnel on state active duty in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore areas Jan. 3, 2018, to provide assistance to state and local authorities when heavy snow hit the region. Over the following three days, Soldiers transported first responders […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/01/26231815_10155978867743560_7342755374809009087_n-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard supports winter storm response with transportation and aerial resupply")
Va. National Guard supports winter storm response with transportation and aerial resupply
Posted on January 8, 2018 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard put more than 100 personnel on state active duty in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore areas Jan. 3, 2018, to provide assistance to state and local authorities when heavy snow hit the region. Over the following three days, Soldiers transported first responders […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has nearly 100 personnel staged and ready to assist with the state’s multi-agency response to possible heavy snow Jan. 3, 2018, at key locations in the Hampton Roads area. Expected missions include using Humvees and light/medium tactical trucks to provide transportation for first […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/01/01_AJC_5766-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard staged and ready for possible snow response operations in Hampton Roads")
Va. National Guard staged and ready for possible snow response operations in Hampton Roads
Posted on January 3, 2018 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has nearly 100 personnel staged and ready to assist with the state’s multi-agency response to possible heavy snow Jan. 3, 2018, at key locations in the Hampton Roads area. Expected missions include using Humvees and light/medium tactical trucks to provide transportation for first […] -
![CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Virginia National Guard rapidly responded when requested to assist local law enforcement and Virginia State Police with security operations Aug. 12, 2017, in Charlottesville after Governor Terry McAuliffe made a state emergency declaration when violence escalated at a “Unite the Right” rally. Guard Soldiers were part […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/08/IMG_8424-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard Soldiers support security operations in Charlottesville")
Va. Guard Soldiers support security operations in Charlottesville
Posted on August 14, 2017 | No CommentsCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Virginia National Guard rapidly responded when requested to assist local law enforcement and Virginia State Police with security operations Aug. 12, 2017, in Charlottesville after Governor Terry McAuliffe made a state emergency declaration when violence escalated at a “Unite the Right” rally. Guard Soldiers were part […] -
![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 […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring up to 200 personnel on state active duty March 13, 2017, to assist with the state’s multi-agency response to possible heavy snow. They will begin staging at key locations across Northern Virginia with about 50 vehicles early Monday […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/03/VaGuardLogo_4mar15_150x150-115x115.png "Va. National Guard staging for possible snow response operations across Northern Virginia")
Va. National Guard staging for possible snow response operations across Northern Virginia
Posted on March 13, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring up to 200 personnel on state active duty March 13, 2017, to assist with the state’s multi-agency response to possible heavy snow. They will begin staging at key locations across Northern Virginia with about 50 vehicles early Monday […] -
![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 […] -
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 […] -
Va. National Guard staging personnel for possible flood response operations in Hampton Roads area
Posted on October 9, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard plans to stage approximately 160 Soldiers Oct. 9, 2016, in the Hampton Roads area with Humvees, light/medium tactical trucks and chain saws to be ready to assist with possible flood response operations caused by Hurricane Matthew. The Soldiers and vehicles are scheduled to […] -
Va. National Guard to stage personnel for possible severe weather response operations in Hampton Roads area
Posted on September 2, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Sept. 2, 2016, and authorized the Virginia National Guard to bring up 300 personnel on state active duty to support a multi-agency state effort to prepare for possible impacts from the remnants of Hurricane Hermine. The Guard plans […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard activated 20 Soldiers with Humvees and light/medium tactical trucks to assist with flood response operations in Alleghany and Botetourt counties June 24, 2016, after the Governor of Virginia declared a state of emergency the night before. Soldiers from the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/06/116thIBCT_DamageAssess_24jun16-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard personnel assist flood response operations in Alleghany and Botetourt counties")
Va. National Guard personnel assist flood response operations in Alleghany and Botetourt counties
Posted on June 25, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard activated 20 Soldiers with Humvees and light/medium tactical trucks to assist with flood response operations in Alleghany and Botetourt counties June 24, 2016, after the Governor of Virginia declared a state of emergency the night before. Soldiers from the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat […] -
Va. National Guard personnel to assist flood response operations in Alleghany and Botetourt counties
Posted on June 24, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has activated approximately 20 Soldiers with Humvees and light/medium tactical trucks to assist with flood response operations after the Governor of Virginia declared a state of emergency Thursday night. The alert notification was made in the early hours of June 24, 2016, and […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — More than 60 Virginia National Guard Soldiers serving on state active duty assisted with cleanup efforts Feb. 25, 2016, in areas of Virginia hardest hit by severe weather a day earlier. Soldiers with chain saws organized in debris reduction teams helped clear fallen trees and other debris […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/02/180thEC_DebrisReduction_0001-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard assists with multi-agency storm cleanup effort")
Va. Guard assists with multi-agency storm cleanup effort
Posted on February 25, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — More than 60 Virginia National Guard Soldiers serving on state active duty assisted with cleanup efforts Feb. 25, 2016, in areas of Virginia hardest hit by severe weather a day earlier. Soldiers with chain saws organized in debris reduction teams helped clear fallen trees and other debris […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard returned to routine operations Jan. 27, 2016, after having more than 400 Soldiers on state active duty supporting Virginia State Police and local first responders as they assisted citizens after a historic snowfall blanketed the commonwealth. “Across the board, everyone performed magnificently,” said […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/01/Photo-Jan-23-09-23-47-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard provides mobility assistance during winter storm")
Va. Guard provides mobility assistance during winter storm
Posted on January 27, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard returned to routine operations Jan. 27, 2016, after having more than 400 Soldiers on state active duty supporting Virginia State Police and local first responders as they assisted citizens after a historic snowfall blanketed the commonwealth. “Across the board, everyone performed magnificently,” said […] -
![STAUNTON, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers on state active duty across the commonwealth have been using Humvees and medium tactical trucks to provide mobility support to help Virginia State Police and local first responders reach citizens requiring assistance after a historic snow fall blanketed the commonwealth. Since they began […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/01/20160123_164136-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard continues mobility assistance after historic snowstorm")
Va. National Guard continues mobility assistance after historic snowstorm
Posted on January 24, 2016 | No CommentsSTAUNTON, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers on state active duty across the commonwealth have been using Humvees and medium tactical trucks to provide mobility support to help Virginia State Police and local first responders reach citizens requiring assistance after a historic snow fall blanketed the commonwealth. Since they began […] -
![STAUNTON, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers across the state are assisting Virginia State Police troopers and local emergency organizations get through heavy snow to respond to vehicle crashes, evacuate citizens in need of medical assistance and have also helped get needed equipment to a house fire. As of the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/01/Photo-Jan-23-11-00-30-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard provides mobility assistance to State Police, local EMS")
Va. Guard provides mobility assistance to State Police, local EMS
Posted on January 23, 2016 | No CommentsSTAUNTON, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers across the state are assisting Virginia State Police troopers and local emergency organizations get through heavy snow to respond to vehicle crashes, evacuate citizens in need of medical assistance and have also helped get needed equipment to a house fire. As of the […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard staged more than 550 personnel for possible flood response at key locations across the commonwealth starting Oct. 2, 2015, and the operation had increased participation from Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force units in addition to Virginia Army National Guard units. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/SabreFloodRecon-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard flood response a joint effort")
Va. National Guard flood response a joint effort
Posted on October 7, 2015 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard staged more than 550 personnel for possible flood response at key locations across the commonwealth starting Oct. 2, 2015, and the operation had increased participation from Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force units in addition to Virginia Army National Guard units. […]