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![VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — Staff from the Winchester-based STARBASE Academy traveled to Virginia Beach to provide hands-on instruction to more than 60 sons and daughters of Virginia National Guard Airmen and Soldiers at the Virginia National Guard’s 14th Annual Youth Camp July 27 – Aug. 2, 2019, at the State […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/48480741421_aa5e52ee77_z-1-115x115.jpg "STARBASE staff provide STEM instruction to VNG Youth Camp, ChalleNGe cadets")
STARBASE staff provide STEM instruction to VNG Youth Camp, ChalleNGe cadets
Posted on August 16, 2019 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — Staff from the Winchester-based STARBASE Academy traveled to Virginia Beach to provide hands-on instruction to more than 60 sons and daughters of Virginia National Guard Airmen and Soldiers at the Virginia National Guard’s 14th Annual Youth Camp July 27 – Aug. 2, 2019, at the State […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 60 Virginia National Guard youth joined teen and adult volunteers at the Virginia National Guard’s 14th Annual Youth Camp, held July 27 – Aug. 2, 2019, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach. The Youth Camp provides educational, emotional, social, and community support […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/190731-Z-YS381-016-1-115x115.jpg "14th Annual Youth Summer Camp blasts off in Virginia Beach")
14th Annual Youth Summer Camp blasts off in Virginia Beach
Posted on August 8, 2019 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 60 Virginia National Guard youth joined teen and adult volunteers at the Virginia National Guard’s 14th Annual Youth Camp, held July 27 – Aug. 2, 2019, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach. The Youth Camp provides educational, emotional, social, and community support […] -
![WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia — Brig. Gen. James W. Ring, the Virginia National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, honored dozens of VNG volunteers at the 2019 Virginia National Guard State Volunteer Recognition and Training Workshop June 9, 2019, in Williamsburg, Virginia. The annual two-day event recognizes and thanks volunteers for their […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/AJC_7098-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard honors volunteers at 2019 Volunteer Recognition & Training Workshop")
Virginia National Guard honors volunteers at 2019 Volunteer Recognition & Training Workshop
Posted on June 10, 2019 | No CommentsWILLIAMSBURG, Virginia — Brig. Gen. James W. Ring, the Virginia National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, honored dozens of VNG volunteers at the 2019 Virginia National Guard State Volunteer Recognition and Training Workshop June 9, 2019, in Williamsburg, Virginia. The annual two-day event recognizes and thanks volunteers for their […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – National Guard military spouses are honored and appreciated throughout the year, but they receive a special recognition on National Military Spouse Appreciation Day the Friday before Mother’s Day, observed on Friday, May 10 this year. “The service and sacrifices made by military spouses are tremendous,” said Maj. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/09/560799_502261179823929_900531456_n-115x115.jpg "VNG honors military spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day")
VNG honors military spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Posted on May 9, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – National Guard military spouses are honored and appreciated throughout the year, but they receive a special recognition on National Military Spouse Appreciation Day the Friday before Mother’s Day, observed on Friday, May 10 this year. “The service and sacrifices made by military spouses are tremendous,” said Maj. […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – For more than 30 years, the Department of Defense has recognized the month of the military child in April to underscore the important role military children play in the armed forces community. This month, everyone is encouraged to applaud military families and their children for the daily […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2005/12/Youth-Program-Logo-115x115.jpg "VNG youth opportunities in honor of Month of the Military Child")
VNG youth opportunities in honor of Month of the Military Child
Posted on April 3, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – For more than 30 years, the Department of Defense has recognized the month of the military child in April to underscore the important role military children play in the armed forces community. This month, everyone is encouraged to applaud military families and their children for the daily […] -
Personalized proclamations available for VNG youth in honor of Month of the Military Child
Posted on March 19, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — April is the Month of the Military Child, a special month to recognize and pay tribute to military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and for their commitment, courage, and unconditional support of our Armed Forces. To show how much they are appreciated, the National […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia National Guard family was recognized as the 2018 Army National Guard Family of the Year and a volunteer was recognized with the Extra Mile Award in an announcement published Feb. 13, 2019, by Maj. Gen. Kevin L. McNeely, the Director of J1 Manpower and Personnel […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/MartinFamily-115x115.jpg "VNG family, youth volunteer receive national recognition for volunteer service")
VNG family, youth volunteer receive national recognition for volunteer service
Posted on February 22, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia National Guard family was recognized as the 2018 Army National Guard Family of the Year and a volunteer was recognized with the Extra Mile Award in an announcement published Feb. 13, 2019, by Maj. Gen. Kevin L. McNeely, the Director of J1 Manpower and Personnel […] -
VNG Youth Program searching for volunteers
Posted on February 14, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard Youth Program is searching for engaging, dedicated individuals who are passionate about working with National Guard Youth to volunteer at their events and camps throughout the next year. The Youth Program relies on a core network of trained, background-checked volunteers. These volunteers provide […] -
Youth Program accepting State Teen Panel applications through Oct. 31
Posted on September 18, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard Youth Program is accepting applications for the State Teen Panel now through Oct. 31, 2018. The State Teen Panel is a statutory volunteer group of National Guard Teens, age 13-17 years old, from across the state of Virginia, who work with the State […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 80 children of Virginia National Guard members attended the 13th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp July 23-27, 2018, at Camp Pendleton State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Youth Camp provides educational, emotional, social, and community support for the youth and families […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/08/AJC_9292-115x115.jpg "Youth Programs hosts 13th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp")
Youth Programs hosts 13th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp
Posted on August 7, 2018 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 80 children of Virginia National Guard members attended the 13th annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp July 23-27, 2018, at Camp Pendleton State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Youth Camp provides educational, emotional, social, and community support for the youth and families […] -
![WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — First Lady of Virginia Pamela Northam joined Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, in honoring Virginia National Guard volunteers at the 2018 Virginia National Guard State Volunteer Recognition and Training Workshop April 15, 2018, in Williamsburg, Virginia. The annual two-day event recognizes and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/04/Volunteers-115x115.jpg "First Lady, AG honor volunteers at annual Volunteer Training Workshop and Youth Symposium")
First Lady, AG honor volunteers at annual Volunteer Training Workshop and Youth Symposium
Posted on April 18, 2018 | No CommentsWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — First Lady of Virginia Pamela Northam joined Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, in honoring Virginia National Guard volunteers at the 2018 Virginia National Guard State Volunteer Recognition and Training Workshop April 15, 2018, in Williamsburg, Virginia. The annual two-day event recognizes and […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp has opened registration for the 2018 summer session to be held July 22-27, 2018, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Youth Camp targets 8-12 year old dependents of current National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from around […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/04/2018VirginiaNationalGuardYouthCamp-115x115.jpg "Registration open for 2018 Virginia National Guard Youth Camp")
Registration open for 2018 Virginia National Guard Youth Camp
Posted on April 5, 2018 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp has opened registration for the 2018 summer session to be held July 22-27, 2018, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Youth Camp targets 8-12 year old dependents of current National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from around […] -
![VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Teen delegates from National Guard Family Programs in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and West Virginia gathered for the Region 3 Youth Symposium March 15-18, 2018, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Hosted by Virginia National Guard Family Programs, the four-day event included programs designed to develop leadership […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/03/YouthSymposium1-115x115.jpg "Family Programs hosts regional National Guard youth symposium")
Family Programs hosts regional National Guard youth symposium
Posted on March 21, 2018 | No CommentsVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Teen delegates from National Guard Family Programs in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and West Virginia gathered for the Region 3 Youth Symposium March 15-18, 2018, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Hosted by Virginia National Guard Family Programs, the four-day event included programs designed to develop leadership […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard Family Programs Office provides a personal financial counselor at no cost to service members and their families. Personal Financial Counselor Samantha Wright is located at the Mullins Armory on Beulah Road in Sandston. Contact her at PFC.VA.NG@zeiders.com or by phone at 703-635-9853. According […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "Family Programs offers personal financial counselor services")
Family Programs offers personal financial counselor services
Posted on March 7, 2018 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — The Virginia National Guard Family Programs Office provides a personal financial counselor at no cost to service members and their families. Personal Financial Counselor Samantha Wright is located at the Mullins Armory on Beulah Road in Sandston. Contact her at PFC.VA.NG@zeiders.com or by phone at 703-635-9853. According […] -
![Virginia Beach, Va. — More than 70 Virginia National Guard youth from across the commonwealth participated in the 12th Annual Youth Camp, July 23-28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In addition to the campers, adult and teen volunteers assisted in supporting the Virginia National Guard Youth Program staff in […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/08/35459262034_cf08876fcc_z-115x115.jpg "12th Annual Youth Camp builds bonds for Va. Guard military youth")
12th Annual Youth Camp builds bonds for Va. Guard military youth
Posted on August 1, 2017 | No CommentsVirginia Beach, Va. — More than 70 Virginia National Guard youth from across the commonwealth participated in the 12th Annual Youth Camp, July 23-28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In addition to the campers, adult and teen volunteers assisted in supporting the Virginia National Guard Youth Program staff in […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia National Guard senior leaders recognized volunteers from around the state for their contributions in supporting the Virginia National Guard at the 9th Annual State Volunteer Training and Recognition Workshop and Youth Symposium June 24, 2017, in Richmond, Virginia. The event aimed to recognize and thank the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/07/35514255316_f1e6f1e32c_z-115x115.jpg "Virginia Guard honors volunteers at Volunteer Recognition Workshop")
Virginia Guard honors volunteers at Volunteer Recognition Workshop
Posted on July 12, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – Virginia National Guard senior leaders recognized volunteers from around the state for their contributions in supporting the Virginia National Guard at the 9th Annual State Volunteer Training and Recognition Workshop and Youth Symposium June 24, 2017, in Richmond, Virginia. The event aimed to recognize and thank the […] -
![SANDSTON, Va. — At Camp Pendleton, the Virginia National Guard’s oceanfront training base in Virginia Beach, one week of each of the past 11 summers has been dedicated to military kids. In late July or early August, approximately one hundred kids and teens, all with a parent serving in the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/04/Stevie3-115x115.jpg "Youth Camp leaves positive impact on Va. Guard military youth")
Youth Camp leaves positive impact on Va. Guard military youth
Posted on April 15, 2017 | No CommentsSANDSTON, Va. — At Camp Pendleton, the Virginia National Guard’s oceanfront training base in Virginia Beach, one week of each of the past 11 summers has been dedicated to military kids. In late July or early August, approximately one hundred kids and teens, all with a parent serving in the […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Veteran and Family Support will present a Mission: Healthy Relationship Workshop April 7-9, 2017, at the Landsdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia. The workshop is for all military veterans and spouses coping with the impact of deployment, military service, post-traumatic stress, operational stress or traumatic […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/03/MHR_NOVA_2017-115x115.jpg "Mission: Healthy Relationship Workshop will be held April 7-9, 2017, in Leesburg")
Mission: Healthy Relationship Workshop will be held April 7-9, 2017, in Leesburg
Posted on March 8, 2017 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Veteran and Family Support will present a Mission: Healthy Relationship Workshop April 7-9, 2017, at the Landsdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia. The workshop is for all military veterans and spouses coping with the impact of deployment, military service, post-traumatic stress, operational stress or traumatic […] -
![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 […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Soldiers and spouses weren’t the only ones going through post-mobilization training during Yellow Ribbon weekend for the Winchester-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team September 17-18, 2016, in Richmond, Virginia. In the teen room at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, children of Soldiers […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/10/YouthResiliency_24sep16_0001-115x115.jpg "Children of returning Soldiers build lifelong resiliency skills")
Children of returning Soldiers build lifelong resiliency skills
Posted on September 20, 2016 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Soldiers and spouses weren’t the only ones going through post-mobilization training during Yellow Ribbon weekend for the Winchester-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team September 17-18, 2016, in Richmond, Virginia. In the teen room at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, children of Soldiers […]