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Category: Recruiting & Retention Battalion

Newest R&R 1SG talks resilience, family balance
March 25, 2021
First Sgt. Ebony Bridges promotes one of her Soldiers during ceremony held March 24, 2021, in Richmond, Virginia. Bridges is assigned to Bravo Company of the Virginia National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)

Army Guard recruiter recommits to college commitment
March 1, 2021
Virginia Army National Guard recruiter Staff Sgt. Monisha Braxton assigned to the Recruiting and Retention Battalion shares stories about her military experience and the commitments she made to herself Feb 24, 2021, in Hampton, Virginia. With 8 years of service in the National Guard, Braxton stresses the importance of sticking to your goals. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa M. Sadler)

Retention team finds success as Soldiers return from D.C. mission
February 22, 2021
Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Recruiting and Retention Battalion talk to Soldiers about retention as they out-process following their support to law enforcement in Washington, D.C., Jan. 25, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sg. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)

Recruiter talks Guard benefits, importance of recognizing Black leaders
February 18, 2021
Sgt. 1st Class Gertha L. Cleveland, assigned to the Virginia Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion, shares stories about her military experience and what African American History Month means to her Feb 10, 2021, in Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa M. Sadler)

Soldier's 80-lb weight loss journey leads to military service
December 2, 2020
Staff Sgt. Roger Jackson, assigned to the 183rd Regional Regiment, Training Institute, weighed 250 lbs at the age of 17 (left), lost 80 lbs and today maintains a high-level of physical and mental toughness through regular and consistent training.

Dual military couple says finding each other is best military perk
November 17, 2020
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Robichaud and Staff Sgt. Sara Robichaud, both assigned to the Virginia Army National Guard, pose with their children. The two have more than 20 years of combined service and enjoy the life the military has given them and their children.

VNG holds ACFT challenge, names top battalion team
March 9, 2020
VNG holds ACFT challenge, names top battalion team

Staunton recruiter hits the streets with new ruck club
February 26, 2020
Staunton recruiter hits the streets with new ruck club

VNG recruit becomes first female to enlist as 11B
January 13, 2020
VNG recruit becomes first female to enlist as 11B

Va. Army Guard recruiters recognized as top in region
November 22, 2019
Va. Army Guard recruiters recognized as top in region

Va. Army Guard selects top recruiters
October 30, 2019
Va. Army Guard selects top recruiters

Paintball leads to enlistment to follow in father’s footsteps
August 16, 2019
Paintball leads to enlistment to follow in father’s footsteps

Recruit Sustainment Program produces greater success rate for newer recruits
August 6, 2019
Recruit Sustainment Program produces greater success rate for newer recruits

Son follows father into Virginia Army National Guard
July 24, 2019
Son follows father into Virginia Army National Guard

Va. National Guard hosts inaugural Women’s Summit
June 14, 2019
Va. National Guard hosts inaugural Women’s Summit

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