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![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 commonwealth. The VNG traces the history and tradition of Citizen-Soldier […]](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 commonwealth. The VNG traces the history and tradition of Citizen-Soldier […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and the Army and Air Force chiefs have made it very plain that readiness and lethality must be our top priorities. Whether through official memos to the field, or appearances at recent conferences for the National Guard Association of the United States and Association of the United States Army, they have clearly […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/03/SealOfTheAGofVA_2Star_14may15-115x115.jpg "Legion 6 Organization Message: Operational Readiness – Part 2: Strength")
Legion 6 Organization Message: Operational Readiness – Part 2: Strength
Posted on October 24, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and the Army and Air Force chiefs have made it very plain that readiness and lethality must be our top priorities. Whether through official memos to the field, or appearances at recent conferences for the National Guard Association of the United States and Association of the United States Army, they have clearly […] -
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 operations and those individuals are alerted and on standby. Potential […] -
![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 and attending Virginia Military Institute to becoming a general officer […]](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 and attending Virginia Military Institute to becoming a general officer […] -
![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 the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, served as […]](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 the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, served as […] -
![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 met with representatives from the Clifton Forge and Alleghany County […]](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 met with representatives from the Clifton Forge and Alleghany County […] -
![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 first of the World War I speakers series sponsored by […]](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 first of the World War I speakers series sponsored by […] -
![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 night to be ready for duty overnight and into Tuesday […]](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 night to be ready for duty overnight and into Tuesday […] -
![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 at National Guard Bureau. The Merritt family of Brian, Teresa […]](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 at National Guard Bureau. The Merritt family of Brian, Teresa […] -
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 Black as they retire after decades of service, according to […] -
![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 Virginia Defense Force displayed some of the Guard’s warfighting and […]](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 Virginia Defense Force displayed some of the Guard’s warfighting and […] -
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 are scheduled to be in place Friday evening and ready […] -
![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 performance from our entire force in 2016,” said Maj. Gen. […]](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 performance from our entire force in 2016,” said Maj. Gen. […] -
![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 command in this theater Army changes as we install the […]](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 command in this theater Army changes as we install the […] -
![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 2016. “We have such an outstanding group, and I am […]](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 2016. “We have such an outstanding group, and I am […] -
![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 as well as families of those personnel who are currently […]](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 as well as families of those personnel who are currently […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute has been awarded “Institute of Excellence” status by U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and evaluated as full accredited, according to a memorandum dated Nov. 9, 2016, from Gen. David G. Perkins, commander of TRADOC. “HQ TRADOC recognizes the dedication and hard work of all […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/12/OCS_Graduation_27aug16_0732-115x115.jpg "183rd RTI earns “Institute of Excellence” status from TRADOC evaluation")
183rd RTI earns “Institute of Excellence” status from TRADOC evaluation
Posted on November 15, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute has been awarded “Institute of Excellence” status by U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and evaluated as full accredited, according to a memorandum dated Nov. 9, 2016, from Gen. David G. Perkins, commander of TRADOC. “HQ TRADOC recognizes the dedication and hard work of all […] -
![NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted one final live-fire exercise with their M119A2 howitzers Nov. 5, 2016, at Fort Pickett, Virginia, beginning the transformation of the field artillery battalion. Over the next 12 months, the battalion will transform into a larger, more robust composite field artillery […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/12/ThunderLiveFire_5nov16-115x115.jpg "Final field artillery live fire marks start of transformation")
Final field artillery live fire marks start of transformation
Posted on November 13, 2016 | No CommentsNORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted one final live-fire exercise with their M119A2 howitzers Nov. 5, 2016, at Fort Pickett, Virginia, beginning the transformation of the field artillery battalion. Over the next 12 months, the battalion will transform into a larger, more robust composite field artillery […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe ceremonially presented the Governor’s National Service Medal to Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen representing units that served on federal active duty in the Middle East and Cuba conducting combat operations and security support. The presentation took place after the Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 2016, at the Virginia War Memorial in […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/11/Photo-Nov-11-11-53-32-115x115.jpg "Governor recognizes Va. Guard’s federal service on Veterans Day")
Governor recognizes Va. Guard’s federal service on Veterans Day
Posted on November 12, 2016 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe ceremonially presented the Governor’s National Service Medal to Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen representing units that served on federal active duty in the Middle East and Cuba conducting combat operations and security support. The presentation took place after the Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 2016, at the Virginia War Memorial in […] -
![HAMPTON, Va. — Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran presented the Governor’s National Service Medal to Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based Delta Platoon, 229th Military Police Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group Nov. 6, 2016, in Hampton, Virginia. The platoon of approximately 30 Soldiers served on federal active […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/11/GNSM_229thMPs-115x115.jpg "Sec. Moran presents Governor’s Medal to MPs")
Sec. Moran presents Governor’s Medal to MPs
Posted on November 8, 2016 | No CommentsHAMPTON, Va. — Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran presented the Governor’s National Service Medal to Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based Delta Platoon, 229th Military Police Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group Nov. 6, 2016, in Hampton, Virginia. The platoon of approximately 30 Soldiers served on federal active […]