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![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support group completed an international line haul mission to Canada and back Dec. 3 – 8, 2019, culminating at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 64-Solider team helped Canadian Soldiers from […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/12/1032nd_Canada_Mission20191208_001-115x115.jpg "1032nd TC completes international line haul mission")
1032nd TC completes international line haul mission
Posted on December 11, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support group completed an international line haul mission to Canada and back Dec. 3 – 8, 2019, culminating at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 64-Solider team helped Canadian Soldiers from […] -
![FORT LEE, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team was evaluated as trained and mission capable after a Training Proficiency Evaluation Nov. 19 and 21, 2019, at Fort Lee, Virginia. The evaluation was conducted by the U.S. Army North’s Civil Support Readiness Group – East, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/12/CST_TPE_20191119_001-115x115.jpg "34th CST trained, ready following evaluation")
34th CST trained, ready following evaluation
Posted on December 11, 2019 | No CommentsFORT LEE, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team was evaluated as trained and mission capable after a Training Proficiency Evaluation Nov. 19 and 21, 2019, at Fort Lee, Virginia. The evaluation was conducted by the U.S. Army North’s Civil Support Readiness Group – East, […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Several Virginia National Guard Soldiers were able to participate in the Military Reserve Exchange Program in 2019, traveling abroad and attaching to foreign armies in a unique opportunity for military professional development. MREP provides an opportunity for Guard and Reserve Soldiers, both officers and non-commissioned officers, to […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/image2-115x115.jpeg "Exchange program benefits VNG Soldiers, partnerships")
Exchange program benefits VNG Soldiers, partnerships
Posted on November 22, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Several Virginia National Guard Soldiers were able to participate in the Military Reserve Exchange Program in 2019, traveling abroad and attaching to foreign armies in a unique opportunity for military professional development. MREP provides an opportunity for Guard and Reserve Soldiers, both officers and non-commissioned officers, to […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Lt. Col. Jeffery R. Cree was promoted to colonel and assumed authority as the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Virginia during a ceremony Nov. 1, 2019, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Cree succeeds Col. Marie […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/USPFO-115x115.jpg "Cree promoted to colonel, takes authority as USPFO")
Cree promoted to colonel, takes authority as USPFO
Posted on November 5, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Lt. Col. Jeffery R. Cree was promoted to colonel and assumed authority as the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Virginia during a ceremony Nov. 1, 2019, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Cree succeeds Col. Marie […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s most highly decorated female Soldier shared her combat experiences on stage at the Women’s Achieve Summit Oct. 15, 2019, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. Sgt. Monica Beltran, the first VNG female to receive the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/Beltran_Summit_20191015_011-115x115.jpg "VNG’s first female Bronze Star recipient shares story at women’s summit")
VNG’s first female Bronze Star recipient shares story at women’s summit
Posted on October 17, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s most highly decorated female Soldier shared her combat experiences on stage at the Women’s Achieve Summit Oct. 15, 2019, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. Sgt. Monica Beltran, the first VNG female to receive the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team has won the regional Philip A. Connelly Food Service competition and will now compete in the national-level competition in 2020. The unit’s food service specialists competed for the regional title during eXportable Combat Training […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/01_429Connelly_20190719_042-115x115.jpg "429th BSB cooks win regional Connellys; Nationals next")
429th BSB cooks win regional Connellys; Nationals next
Posted on October 16, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team has won the regional Philip A. Connelly Food Service competition and will now compete in the national-level competition in 2020. The unit’s food service specialists competed for the regional title during eXportable Combat Training […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force stood down its three existing regiments and stood up a single regiment during a ceremony held Sept. 29, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The regimental will oversee six companies stationed across the state focused on providing civil support security and communications capabilities […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/IMG_5738-115x115.jpg "VDF consolidates regimental organization")
VDF consolidates regimental organization
Posted on October 3, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force stood down its three existing regiments and stood up a single regiment during a ceremony held Sept. 29, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The regimental will oversee six companies stationed across the state focused on providing civil support security and communications capabilities […] -
![Fort Pickett, Va. — Family, friends and current and former Virginia National Guard Soldiers joined the leadership of Fort Pickett for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Staff Sgt. Jesse Ault Wheeled Vehicle Obstacle Course Sept. 20, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Ault was killed in action April 9, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/01_AultDedication_20190920_012-2-115x115.jpg "Ault Obstacle Course dedicated in name of VNG Soldier killed in Iraq")
Ault Obstacle Course dedicated in name of VNG Soldier killed in Iraq
Posted on September 30, 2019 | No CommentsFort Pickett, Va. — Family, friends and current and former Virginia National Guard Soldiers joined the leadership of Fort Pickett for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Staff Sgt. Jesse Ault Wheeled Vehicle Obstacle Course Sept. 20, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Ault was killed in action April 9, […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 70 Soldiers assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group returned to the United States Sept. 11, 2019, after serving on federal active duty in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, headquartered in Camp Taji, Iraq since Dec. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/529thTOA-115x115.jpg "529th CSSB returns from federal active duty")
529th CSSB returns from federal active duty
Posted on September 19, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 70 Soldiers assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group returned to the United States Sept. 11, 2019, after serving on federal active duty in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, headquartered in Camp Taji, Iraq since Dec. […] -
![GATE CITY, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group embarked on a real-world line haul mission for their annual training Aug. 1-17, 2019, carrying ammunition from the Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky to McAlester Army […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/LineHaul1-1024x683-115x115.jpg "1032nd TC Soldiers haul cargo during annual training")
1032nd TC Soldiers haul cargo during annual training
Posted on August 23, 2019 | No CommentsGATE CITY, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group embarked on a real-world line haul mission for their annual training Aug. 1-17, 2019, carrying ammunition from the Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky to McAlester Army […] -
![NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Norfolk armory was officially named the Chief Warrant Officer 4 Arnold Lindblad Armory during a ceremony Aug. 14, 2019, in Norfolk, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, hosted the ceremony, which was attended by Lindblad’s son, retired VNG […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/01_LinbladArmory_20190814_015-1024x815-115x115.jpg "Norfolk armory named in honor of VNG D-Day combat medic")
Norfolk armory named in honor of VNG D-Day combat medic
Posted on August 14, 2019 | No CommentsNORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia National Guard’s Norfolk armory was officially named the Chief Warrant Officer 4 Arnold Lindblad Armory during a ceremony Aug. 14, 2019, in Norfolk, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, hosted the ceremony, which was attended by Lindblad’s son, retired VNG […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and enabler units from Guard units in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and New York honed their combat skills during the eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 July 13 through August 2, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/01_XCTC_BrigadeDefense_29jul19_0404-115x115.jpg "116th IBCT more combat ready after XCTC rotation at Fort Pickett")
116th IBCT more combat ready after XCTC rotation at Fort Pickett
Posted on August 6, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and enabler units from Guard units in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and New York honed their combat skills during the eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 July 13 through August 2, […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 70 newly-recruited Soldiers participated in a combined training event as part of the Virginia National Guard’s Recruit Sustainment Program July 20, 2019, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The recruits meet one weekend a month to focus on administrative tasks and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/190720-Z-YS381-001-768x512-1-115x115.jpg "Recruit Sustainment Program produces greater success rate for newer recruits")
Recruit Sustainment Program produces greater success rate for newer recruits
Posted on August 6, 2019 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 70 newly-recruited Soldiers participated in a combined training event as part of the Virginia National Guard’s Recruit Sustainment Program July 20, 2019, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The recruits meet one weekend a month to focus on administrative tasks and […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia Defense Force chaplains are volunteering their time to conduct Sunday services at the Fort Pickett Bulla Chapel through the summer to provide religious support to Soldiers conducting training on the installation. The partnership between the Virginia National Guard Chaplain Corps and the VDF Chaplain Corps […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/VDF_FortPickettChapel_15jul19_001-115x115.jpg "VDF chaplains provide support at Fort Pickett chapel during annual training season")
VDF chaplains provide support at Fort Pickett chapel during annual training season
Posted on August 2, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia Defense Force chaplains are volunteering their time to conduct Sunday services at the Fort Pickett Bulla Chapel through the summer to provide religious support to Soldiers conducting training on the installation. The partnership between the Virginia National Guard Chaplain Corps and the VDF Chaplain Corps […] -
![FORT LEE, Va. — Pvt. Andrew Lee Ross followed in his father’s footsteps and enlisted into the Virginia Army National Guard July 2, 2019, at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Lee, Virginia. He follows a long line of family members into the military, and his oath of enlistment […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/48298583857_e038186c3c_z-115x115.jpg "Son follows father into Virginia Army National Guard")
Son follows father into Virginia Army National Guard
Posted on July 24, 2019 | No CommentsFORT LEE, Va. — Pvt. Andrew Lee Ross followed in his father’s footsteps and enlisted into the Virginia Army National Guard July 2, 2019, at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Lee, Virginia. He follows a long line of family members into the military, and his oath of enlistment […] -
![Fort Pickett, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team competed in the Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition July 19, 2019, during eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 429th is competing […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/429Connelly_20190719_009-115x115.jpg "429th BSB competes in regional food service competition during XCTC")
429th BSB competes in regional food service competition during XCTC
Posted on July 23, 2019 | No CommentsFort Pickett, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based Headquarters Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team competed in the Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition July 19, 2019, during eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 429th is competing […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has established a resource web page with information about how to prepare for a hurricane or other hazardous weather. “We are already more than a month into the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and everyone should be thinking about a plan to be ready […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/HurricaneGraphic-115x115.jpg "AG stresses importance of hurricane preparedness")
AG stresses importance of hurricane preparedness
Posted on July 9, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has established a resource web page with information about how to prepare for a hurricane or other hazardous weather. “We are already more than a month into the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and everyone should be thinking about a plan to be ready […]
