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![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers used chain saws to help clear roads and assisted with keeping traffic moving Aug. 4, 2020, after Tropical Storm Isaias left a path of fallen trees and debris at multiple locations across Virginia. “I’m also grateful to the Virginia National Guard,” said Governor […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/01_IMG_3323-115x115.jpeg "VNG Soldiers help clear roads after TS Isaias")
VNG Soldiers help clear roads after TS Isaias
Posted on August 6, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers used chain saws to help clear roads and assisted with keeping traffic moving Aug. 4, 2020, after Tropical Storm Isaias left a path of fallen trees and debris at multiple locations across Virginia. “I’m also grateful to the Virginia National Guard,” said Governor […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 80 Soldiers and 30 vehicles for state emergency support duty Aug. 3, 2020, at multiples locations in the eastern portion of the state. Personnel are ready to assist local authorities respond to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias in the Eastern Shore, Hampton […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/08/1-111th_StagedAndReady_Onancock_3aug20-115x115.jpeg "Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible response to Tropical Storm Isaias")
Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible response to Tropical Storm Isaias
Posted on August 3, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 80 Soldiers and 30 vehicles for state emergency support duty Aug. 3, 2020, at multiples locations in the eastern portion of the state. Personnel are ready to assist local authorities respond to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias in the Eastern Shore, Hampton […] -
![RICHMOND, Virginia — Nearly 200 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are concluding more than three months of continuous sample collection and other missions in support of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response efforts. The Soldiers and Airman are assigned to the Richmond-based 34th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/01_CERFP_DriveThruTesting_8may20-_0327-115x115.jpg "34th CERFP provides critical testing support to Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response")
34th CERFP provides critical testing support to Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response
Posted on July 29, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Virginia — Nearly 200 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are concluding more than three months of continuous sample collection and other missions in support of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response efforts. The Soldiers and Airman are assigned to the Richmond-based 34th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia’s Covid-19 response efforts continue across the commonwealth with the support of Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman as well as members of the Virginia Defense Force. These efforts include statewide distribution support at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s disaster logistics warehouse in Richmond, Virginia. Since […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/Picture1-115x115.png "VNG supports VDEM efforts at primary supply distribution hub")
VNG supports VDEM efforts at primary supply distribution hub
Posted on April 22, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – Virginia’s Covid-19 response efforts continue across the commonwealth with the support of Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman as well as members of the Virginia Defense Force. These efforts include statewide distribution support at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s disaster logistics warehouse in Richmond, Virginia. Since […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — When uniformed Soldiers and Airmen of the Virginia National Guard were called to duty to support the fight against COVID-19 in March, they wouldn’t have been able to tackle their mission without the hard work, expertise, and dedication of the 400 state employees of the Virginia Department […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/IMG_9816-115x115.jpg "State employees prove vital in VNG’s COVID-19 response")
State employees prove vital in VNG’s COVID-19 response
Posted on April 21, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — When uniformed Soldiers and Airmen of the Virginia National Guard were called to duty to support the fight against COVID-19 in March, they wouldn’t have been able to tackle their mission without the hard work, expertise, and dedication of the 400 state employees of the Virginia Department […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force continue to support Virginia’s COVID-19 response efforts, including planning and logistics in Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Roanoke, Virginia, and supporting at a Virginia Department of Emergency Management supply warehouse in Richmond, Virginia. “Each of these Soldiers […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/COVIDTesting-115x115.jpg "VNG supports efforts to fight COVID-19 in Southwest, Central Virginia")
VNG supports efforts to fight COVID-19 in Southwest, Central Virginia
Posted on April 8, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force continue to support Virginia’s COVID-19 response efforts, including planning and logistics in Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Roanoke, Virginia, and supporting at a Virginia Department of Emergency Management supply warehouse in Richmond, Virginia. “Each of these Soldiers […] -
![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. — 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 […]
