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![Virginia National Guard Team: We are now a full two months into Virginia’s response to COVID-19, and the Virginia National Guard continues to make a strong contribution to the overall state effort. The numbers are impressive: nearly 12,600 samples collected for COVID-19 testing, nearly 1,700 mask fit tests performed, more […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/05/CERFP_SampleCollection_14may20_0500-115x115.jpg "Adjutant General COVID-19 Update: May 21, 2020")
Adjutant General COVID-19 Update: May 21, 2020
Posted on May 21, 2020 | No CommentsVirginia National Guard Team: We are now a full two months into Virginia’s response to COVID-19, and the Virginia National Guard continues to make a strong contribution to the overall state effort. The numbers are impressive: nearly 12,600 samples collected for COVID-19 testing, nearly 1,700 mask fit tests performed, more […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 530 personnel actively working or ready to support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response as of April 29, 2020. VNG Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are supporting planning teams and assisting with logistics support in multiple […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/01_CERFP_COVID19_Testing_28apr20_0134-115x115.jpg "News Release: Va. National Guard continues to assist statewide COVID-19 response")
News Release: Va. National Guard continues to assist statewide COVID-19 response
Posted on April 29, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 530 personnel actively working or ready to support the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 response as of April 29, 2020. VNG Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are supporting planning teams and assisting with logistics support in multiple […] -
![Virginia National Guard Team: It has been nearly six weeks since Virginia declared a state of emergency and kicked off a multi-agency response to COVID-19. Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force personnel immediately went to work assisting with operations, logistics and medical planning, and now we are starting to […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/04/SealOfTheAGofVA_2Star_300pixels_13mar20-115x115.jpg "Adjutant General COVID-19 Update: April 23, 2020")
Adjutant General COVID-19 Update: April 23, 2020
Posted on April 23, 2020 | No CommentsVirginia National Guard Team: It has been nearly six weeks since Virginia declared a state of emergency and kicked off a multi-agency response to COVID-19. Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force personnel immediately went to work assisting with operations, logistics and medical planning, and now we are starting to […] -
![Commonwealth of Virginia COVID-19 Information Page:https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/ Virginia Department of Health Frequently Asked Questions:http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions/ Virginia National Guard COVID-19 Resources:https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/covid-19/ Virginia National Guard Frequently Asked Questions: 1. What is the Virginia National Guard currently doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? The Virginia National Guard has more than 540 personnel actively working […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-26-at-8.18.02-AM-115x115.png "Virginia National Guard COVID-19 FAQs")
Virginia National Guard COVID-19 FAQs
Posted on March 25, 2020 | No CommentsCommonwealth of Virginia COVID-19 Information Page:https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/ Virginia Department of Health Frequently Asked Questions:http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions/ Virginia National Guard COVID-19 Resources:https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/covid-19/ Virginia National Guard Frequently Asked Questions: 1. What is the Virginia National Guard currently doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? The Virginia National Guard has more than 540 personnel actively working […] -
![Virginia National Guard Team: We know the current situation with COVID-19 is putting huge stresses on our uniformed personnel, civilian workforce and families. There are so many questions everyone is asking, and we are doing our very best to answer them and provide regular updates as often as we are […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/SealOfTheAGofVA_2Star_300pixels_13mar20-115x115.jpg "Adjutant General of Virginia COVID-19 Update – March 20, 2020")
Adjutant General of Virginia COVID-19 Update – March 20, 2020
Posted on March 20, 2020 | No CommentsVirginia National Guard Team: We know the current situation with COVID-19 is putting huge stresses on our uniformed personnel, civilian workforce and families. There are so many questions everyone is asking, and we are doing our very best to answer them and provide regular updates as often as we are […] -
Adjutant General of Virginia COVID-19 Update – March 13, 2020
Posted on March 13, 2020 | No CommentsTo the Virginia National Guard Team: Virginia National Guard leaders are taking the COVID-19 situation seriously, and the health and safety of our force is the top priority. We are continuously monitoring the situation and staying in close coordination with our state and federal partners. This is a fast moving, […] -
![The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor to defend the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "About the Virginia National Guard")
About the Virginia National Guard
Posted on January 1, 2019 | No CommentsThe Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor to defend the […] -
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 […] -
![WASHINGTON, D.C. — Brig. Gen. Lapthe Flora, the Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General for Strategic Initiatives, shared his personal journey of living for three years in the jungle to avoid being drafted into the communist Vietnamese military after the fall of Saigon to seeking refuge in the United States […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/05/A_BGFlora_OCLL_3may17_0101-115x115.jpg "Flora shares personal story at Congressional reception")
Flora shares personal story at Congressional reception
Posted on May 4, 2017 | No CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C. — Brig. Gen. Lapthe Flora, the Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General for Strategic Initiatives, shared his personal journey of living for three years in the jungle to avoid being drafted into the communist Vietnamese military after the fall of Saigon to seeking refuge in the United States […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Army and Air National Units were recognized for exceeding standards for readiness at the state and national level and for outstanding mission accomplishment at the inaugural Virginia Military Ball held April 29, 2017, in Richmond, Virginia. Retired Army Col. Roger Donlon, the first person to receive […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/04/A_VaMilitaryBall_29apr17_0118-115x115.jpg "Top Va. Guard units recognized at inaugural Virginia Military Ball")
Top Va. Guard units recognized at inaugural Virginia Military Ball
Posted on April 30, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Army and Air National Units were recognized for exceeding standards for readiness at the state and national level and for outstanding mission accomplishment at the inaugural Virginia Military Ball held April 29, 2017, in Richmond, Virginia. Retired Army Col. Roger Donlon, the first person to receive […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s 29th Division Band will be the first unit to relocate to the new Roanoke Regional Readiness Center, according to an announcement made April 25, 2017, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. The announcement came after Virginia Guard leaders […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/03/NewVaGuardLogo_2mar15-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard to station 29th Division Band at new Roanoke Regional Readiness Center")
Va. National Guard to station 29th Division Band at new Roanoke Regional Readiness Center
Posted on April 25, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s 29th Division Band will be the first unit to relocate to the new Roanoke Regional Readiness Center, according to an announcement made April 25, 2017, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. The announcement came after Virginia Guard leaders […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — Brig. Gen. Lapthe Flora, Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General for Strategic Initiatives, will present a lecture on the topic “Diversity as a Force Multiplier in the Military” at 12:30 p.m. on March 29, 2017, at the Bedford Welcome Center in Bedford, Virginia. The event is the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/11/Flora_Diversity-115x115.jpg "BG Flora to discuss importance of diversity in the military")
BG Flora to discuss importance of diversity in the military
Posted on March 21, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — Brig. Gen. Lapthe Flora, Virginia National Guard Assistant Adjutant General for Strategic Initiatives, will present a lecture on the topic “Diversity as a Force Multiplier in the Military” at 12:30 p.m. on March 29, 2017, at the Bedford Welcome Center in Bedford, Virginia. The event is 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 […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — A Virginia National Guard family was recognized as the Army National Guard Family of the Year and a volunteer was recognized as Regional Volunteer of the Year in an announcement published Feb. 13, 2017, by Maj. Gen. Kevin L. McNeely, the Director of J1 Manpower and Personnel […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/02/TheMerritts-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard family, volunteer receive national recognition for service")
Virginia National Guard family, volunteer receive national recognition for service
Posted on February 17, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — A Virginia National Guard family was recognized as the Army National Guard Family of the Year and a volunteer was recognized as Regional Volunteer of the Year in an announcement published Feb. 13, 2017, by Maj. Gen. Kevin L. McNeely, the Director of J1 Manpower and Personnel […] -
Adjutant General announces new assignments for Virginia Guard Joint Staff
Posted on February 10, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — Five Army and Air Guard officers will be reassigned to the Virginia National Guard joint staff this summer to succeed Army Col. Fred C. Bolton, Army Col. Garland H. Goodrich, Army Col. Douglas R. Messner, Army Col. Thomas L. Morgan, III, and Air Force Lt. Col. Jason […] -
![Issue #2 of the 2017 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at http://go.usa.gov/x9AgA. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please email ngva.pao@mail.mil. In this issue: Va. Guard displays capabilities, commended by state leaders Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/01/VaGuardNewsletter2017_02-1-115x115.jpg "Issue #2 of the 2017 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter")
Issue #2 of the 2017 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter
Posted on January 27, 2017 | No CommentsIssue #2 of the 2017 Commonwealth’s Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at http://go.usa.gov/x9AgA. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please email ngva.pao@mail.mil. In this issue: Va. Guard displays capabilities, commended by state leaders Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the […] -
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 […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is a dual-status military force with both a state and federal mission, and it effectively balanced the demands of those missions through 2016 in one of the busiest years in recent memory. “I am incredibly proud of the dedicated service and tremendous duty […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/01/Photo-Jan-23-09-23-47-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard meets challenges of busy 2016")
Virginia National Guard meets challenges of busy 2016
Posted on January 1, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is a dual-status military force with both a state and federal mission, and it effectively balanced the demands of those missions through 2016 in one of the busiest years in recent memory. “I am incredibly proud of the dedicated service and tremendous duty […] -
![CAMP ARIFJAN Kuwait — The Virginia National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division assumed command as U.S. Army Central’s intermediate division headquarters, Task Force Spartan, during a transfer of authority ceremonyDec. 19, 2016, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. “Today is a watershed day in U.S. Army Central. Today the paradigm of the mission […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/12/29thID_AOA-115x115.jpg "29th Infantry Division begins mission in the Middle East")
29th Infantry Division begins mission in the Middle East
Posted on December 21, 2016 | No CommentsCAMP ARIFJAN Kuwait — The Virginia National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division assumed command as U.S. Army Central’s intermediate division headquarters, Task Force Spartan, during a transfer of authority ceremonyDec. 19, 2016, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. “Today is a watershed day in U.S. Army Central. Today the paradigm of the mission […] -
![LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The 192nd Fighter Wing honored the achievements of its members during the fifth annual holiday awards banquet at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 10, 2016. The wing recognized Airmen from Wing Staff, Maintenance, Medical, Mission Support and Operations Groups for their outstanding efforts in […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2012/03/192ndFighterWingShield-115x115.jpg "192nd Fighter Wing recognizes top Airmen")
192nd Fighter Wing recognizes top Airmen
Posted on December 12, 2016 | No CommentsLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The 192nd Fighter Wing honored the achievements of its members during the fifth annual holiday awards banquet at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 10, 2016. The wing recognized Airmen from Wing Staff, Maintenance, Medical, Mission Support and Operations Groups for their outstanding efforts in […]
