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![ROANOKE, Va. — The Virignia National Guard joined more than a dozen law enforcement agencies throughout the Roanoke Valley announcing the results of Operation Triple Beam, an intensive law enforcement operation that recently came to a successful conclusion, April 1, 2019, in Roanoke, Virginia. Analysts from the Virginia National Guard […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "VNG supports Roanoke area law enforcement operation resulting in hundreds of arrests")
VNG supports Roanoke area law enforcement operation resulting in hundreds of arrests
Posted on April 2, 2019 | No CommentsROANOKE, Va. — The Virignia National Guard joined more than a dozen law enforcement agencies throughout the Roanoke Valley announcing the results of Operation Triple Beam, an intensive law enforcement operation that recently came to a successful conclusion, April 1, 2019, in Roanoke, Virginia. Analysts from the Virginia National Guard […] -
![RICHMOND, Va.– From the 30,000 foot level this whole opioid/heroin crisis is as fuzzy as the Hollywood Hills on a hazy summer’s day. But after spending the afternoon with 20 (17 in the room and three on teleconference) members of Community Coalitions of Virginia, the opioid crisis became as clear […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/06/170612-Z-EY514-002-115x115.jpg "Counterdrug Task Force civil operations helps coalitions broaden capacity")
Counterdrug Task Force civil operations helps coalitions broaden capacity
Posted on June 14, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va.– From the 30,000 foot level this whole opioid/heroin crisis is as fuzzy as the Hollywood Hills on a hazy summer’s day. But after spending the afternoon with 20 (17 in the room and three on teleconference) members of Community Coalitions of Virginia, the opioid crisis became as clear […] -
![RICHMOND, Va.—Fentanyl Exposure Kills. A stark message recently put out by the Drug Enforcement Administration warning the police and the public about the dangers of fentanyl. “Fentanyl is deadly,” acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg said in a DEA video. “Exposure to an amount equivalent to a few grains of sand can […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/03/NewVaGuardLogo_2mar15-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard Counterdrug Task Force helps minimize fentanyl risk")
Va. Guard Counterdrug Task Force helps minimize fentanyl risk
Posted on June 14, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va.—Fentanyl Exposure Kills. A stark message recently put out by the Drug Enforcement Administration warning the police and the public about the dangers of fentanyl. “Fentanyl is deadly,” acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg said in a DEA video. “Exposure to an amount equivalent to a few grains of sand can […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — You can run but you can’t hide, an old adage that proved true to form for an illicit drug trafficking suspect in Virginia during the summer of 2016. The Virginia Counterdrug Task Force provided aerial reconnaissance from the UH-72A Lakota helicopter with a Mission Equipment Package to […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/01/LakotaDeparture-115x115.jpg "Virginia Counterdrug Program supports law enforcement in disrupting drug distribution")
Virginia Counterdrug Program supports law enforcement in disrupting drug distribution
Posted on January 30, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — You can run but you can’t hide, an old adage that proved true to form for an illicit drug trafficking suspect in Virginia during the summer of 2016. The Virginia Counterdrug Task Force provided aerial reconnaissance from the UH-72A Lakota helicopter with a Mission Equipment Package to […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell O. Brush, the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard, visited Virginia National Guard Airmen and Soldiers March 8-9, 2016, in Sandston, Richmond and Hampton, Virginia. “We were honored to have Chief Master Sgt. Brush visit with the Virginia National […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/03/Brush2-115x115.jpg "NGB Senior Enlisted Advisor visits Va. Guard Airmen, Soldiers, leaders")
NGB Senior Enlisted Advisor visits Va. Guard Airmen, Soldiers, leaders
Posted on March 24, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell O. Brush, the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard, visited Virginia National Guard Airmen and Soldiers March 8-9, 2016, in Sandston, Richmond and Hampton, Virginia. “We were honored to have Chief Master Sgt. Brush visit with the Virginia National […] -
Va. Guard Counterdrug Task Force supports law enforcement
Posted on February 25, 2016 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — Aviation support provided by the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force in January and February 2016 assisted federal and state law enforcement officials bring indictments against individuals suspected for involvement in illegal narcotics and gun distribution activities as well as suspected involvement in cartel related narcotics trafficking […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Terry McAuliffe, First Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran and members of the Virginia General Assembly commended the Virginia National Guard for the organization’s service to commonwealth and country at a legislative reception hosted Jan. 21, 2016, by […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/01/VaGuardDay_21jan16_0108-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard personnel display equipment to General Assembly, Governor commends the Guard")
Va. National Guard personnel display equipment to General Assembly, Governor commends the Guard
Posted on January 24, 2016 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Governor Terry McAuliffe, First Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran and members of the Virginia General Assembly commended the Virginia National Guard for the organization’s service to commonwealth and country at a legislative reception hosted Jan. 21, 2016, by […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force will be on hand Jan. 21, 2016, with equipment displays in the Darden Garden outside the Virginia General Assembly Building in Richmond from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to demonstrate some of […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/01/DMA_Day_2015-115x115.jpg "Va. National Guard personnel scheduled to display equipment outside General Assembly building Jan. 21")
Va. National Guard personnel scheduled to display equipment outside General Assembly building Jan. 21
Posted on January 14, 2016 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force will be on hand Jan. 21, 2016, with equipment displays in the Darden Garden outside the Virginia General Assembly Building in Richmond from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to demonstrate some of […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. – In just a few months, Soldiers and aviation crews working through the Virginia National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force flew more than 230 hours in support of local, state and federal agencies and the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program, or DCE/SP. The Virginia Guard’s assistance […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2013/07/DSC_0092-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard aviation crews aid in drug eradication")
Va. Guard aviation crews aid in drug eradication
Posted on November 4, 2015 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. – In just a few months, Soldiers and aviation crews working through the Virginia National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force flew more than 230 hours in support of local, state and federal agencies and the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program, or DCE/SP. The Virginia Guard’s assistance […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – Approximately 30 Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force came together Jan. 21, 2015, outside of the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Va., to display some of their domestic response capabilities and equipment. The event aimed to educate Virginia senators and delegates […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/01/15713623044_659fde9e98_z-115x115.jpg "Virginia Guard displays equipment, capabilities to General Assembly")
Virginia Guard displays equipment, capabilities to General Assembly
Posted on January 27, 2015 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – Approximately 30 Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force came together Jan. 21, 2015, outside of the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Va., to display some of their domestic response capabilities and equipment. The event aimed to educate Virginia senators and delegates […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force will be on hand Jan. 21, 2015, with equipment displays in the Darden Garden outside the Virginia General Assembly Building in Richmond from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to demonstrate some of […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/01/VaDMADay2014-115x115.jpg "Va. Dept. of Military Affairs personnel scheduled to display equipment outside General Assembly building Jan. 21")
Va. Dept. of Military Affairs personnel scheduled to display equipment outside General Assembly building Jan. 21
Posted on January 6, 2015 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force will be on hand Jan. 21, 2015, with equipment displays in the Darden Garden outside the Virginia General Assembly Building in Richmond from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to demonstrate some of […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Richmond-based Counterdrug Task Force provided Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian J. Moran with a capabilities brief and demonstration Oct. 16, 2014, at the Counterdrug headquarters in Richmond, Va. Deputy Secretaries of Public Safety and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2014/10/15370090630_4ebccb69d1_z-115x115.jpg "Counterdrug Task Force demonstrates skills to Virginia leaders")
Counterdrug Task Force demonstrates skills to Virginia leaders
Posted on October 22, 2014 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Richmond-based Counterdrug Task Force provided Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian J. Moran with a capabilities brief and demonstration Oct. 16, 2014, at the Counterdrug headquarters in Richmond, Va. Deputy Secretaries of Public Safety and […] -
![PETERSBURG, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen demolished abandoned, decrepit and drug-trade related houses Aug. 18-29, 2014, in Petersburg, Va., as part of Operation Renew, a program that provides National Guard engineer assets to assist in reclaiming control of known drug trafficking areas by destroying structures with connections […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2014/08/14794896818_129ccdc016_z-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard engineers destroy derelict and dangerous structures")
Va. Guard engineers destroy derelict and dangerous structures
Posted on August 28, 2014 | No CommentsPETERSBURG, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen demolished abandoned, decrepit and drug-trade related houses Aug. 18-29, 2014, in Petersburg, Va., as part of Operation Renew, a program that provides National Guard engineer assets to assist in reclaiming control of known drug trafficking areas by destroying structures with connections […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – More than 19,000 pounds of unwanted and expired medications awaited transport by Soldiers from the Virginia Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force and the Sandston-based Company E, 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment May 2, 2014, at the Drug Enforcement Administration in Richmond, Va. Soldiers and DEA agents loaded up […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2014/05/14085969682_bbdc464160_z-115x115.jpg "Virginia Guard helps DEA destroy drugs")
Virginia Guard helps DEA destroy drugs
Posted on May 6, 2014 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – More than 19,000 pounds of unwanted and expired medications awaited transport by Soldiers from the Virginia Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force and the Sandston-based Company E, 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment May 2, 2014, at the Drug Enforcement Administration in Richmond, Va. Soldiers and DEA agents loaded up […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Guard Soldiers and one Airmen from the Virginia National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force joined with Soldiers from the Martinsville-based 1173rd Transportation Company to help Richmond Drug Enforcement Administration agents loaded nearly 18,000 pounds of unwanted and expired medications into Virginia Guard trucks May 3, 2013, in […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2013/05/DRUGS1-115x115.jpg "Va. Guard helps DEA haul & destroy tons of drugs")
Va. Guard helps DEA haul & destroy tons of drugs
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Guard Soldiers and one Airmen from the Virginia National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force joined with Soldiers from the Martinsville-based 1173rd Transportation Company to help Richmond Drug Enforcement Administration agents loaded nearly 18,000 pounds of unwanted and expired medications into Virginia Guard trucks May 3, 2013, in […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Soldiers from Company E, 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment supporting the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Program helped Richmond Drug Enforcement Administration agents load approximately 14,000 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription drugs into Virginia Guard FMTVs Oct. 12 before hauling the drugs north for destruction at a […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2012/10/TakeBack-115x115.jpg "Virginia Guard assists DEA in drug destruction")
Virginia Guard assists DEA in drug destruction
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Soldiers from Company E, 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment supporting the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Program helped Richmond Drug Enforcement Administration agents load approximately 14,000 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription drugs into Virginia Guard FMTVs Oct. 12 before hauling the drugs north for destruction at a […] -
![PETERSBURG, Va. — Approximately 12 Airmen from the Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 203rd RED HORSE Squadron supported the City of Petersburg by tearing down derelict structures associated with the drug trade from Aug. 19 to 30. The Air Guard civil engineering unit provided heavy equipment and expertise to demolish 12 […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2012/09/REDHORSE_Renew-115x115.jpg "Virginia Air National Guard engineers demolish derelict structures in Petersburg")
Virginia Air National Guard engineers demolish derelict structures in Petersburg
Posted on September 5, 2012 | No CommentsPETERSBURG, Va. — Approximately 12 Airmen from the Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 203rd RED HORSE Squadron supported the City of Petersburg by tearing down derelict structures associated with the drug trade from Aug. 19 to 30. The Air Guard civil engineering unit provided heavy equipment and expertise to demolish 12 […] -
![OILVILLE, Va. — Members of the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force helped at-risk kids learn about respect and gain self confidence while also learning about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse during the Office of the Attorney General’s Virginia Rules Camp, Aug. 23 at Camp Little Hawk in Oilville. “The Virginia Rules […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2012/09/CDTF_RulesCamp1-115x115.jpg "Counterdrug Task Force supports camp for at-risk kids")
Counterdrug Task Force supports camp for at-risk kids
Posted on August 29, 2012 | No CommentsOILVILLE, Va. — Members of the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force helped at-risk kids learn about respect and gain self confidence while also learning about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse during the Office of the Attorney General’s Virginia Rules Camp, Aug. 23 at Camp Little Hawk in Oilville. “The Virginia Rules […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Soon Virginia’s youth will be out of school for the summer and driving their parents crazy. Not to fear, the season of the summer camp is here, and the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force has […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2012/06/CDcamp-115x115.jpg "Counterdrug Task Force assisting with summer camps throughout Virginia")
Counterdrug Task Force assisting with summer camps throughout Virginia
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Soon Virginia’s youth will be out of school for the summer and driving their parents crazy. Not to fear, the season of the summer camp is here, and the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force has […] -
![PETERSBURG, Va. — Members of the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force met with the Petersburg City Council May 1 at the Union Train Station in Petersburg to approve a agreement that would allow Virginia National Guard engineer units to support the city’s demolition of derelict structures associated with the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2012/06/OperationRenew-115x115.jpg "Petersburg City Council approves agreement for demolition project")
Petersburg City Council approves agreement for demolition project
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsPETERSBURG, Va. — Members of the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force met with the Petersburg City Council May 1 at the Union Train Station in Petersburg to approve a agreement that would allow Virginia National Guard engineer units to support the city’s demolition of derelict structures associated with the […]
