Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers learn about the many benefits and opportunities available to them during an Operation Waypoint retention event, Nov. 3, 2018, in Blackstone, Virginia. The Operation Waypoint program was created to assist in reaching the Adjutant General’s goal of growing the overall end-strength of the Virginia Army National Guard to 7,500 Soldiers.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Marc Heaton)