VNG wraps up support to Southwest Virginia
VNG conducts officer and NCO development exchange in Tajikistan
529th CSSB Soldiers receive Governor's National Service Medal
Fort Barfoot breaks ground on new ASP admin building
Saber Soldiers conduct route reconnaissance training
VNG Officer Candidate School accepting applications for traditional and accelerated classes

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Updates to VNG social media, website content
March 5, 2025
Content on this platform is being reviewed, removed and archived to align with the President's executive orders and Department of Defense priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17. For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to “Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes” guidance available on the DOD web site at https://vngpao.info/4mj56vjp.
Virginia National Guard Soldiers assist with commodity distribution Feb. 18, 2025, in Southwest Virginia. Soldiers deployed to the area to assist local emergency managers supporting citizens impacted by severe weather and power outages.
VNG wraps up support to Southwest Virginia
Feb. 26, 2025
Virginia National Guard Soldiers ended their missions in Southwest Virginia Feb. 23, 2025, after deploying to the area Feb. 14 to assist local emergency managers supporting citizens impacted by severe weather and power outages.

VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD NEWS

Capt. David Porter (second from left), Sgt. 1st Class Christina McDermott (second from right) and Maj. Will Cochrane (far right), pose with Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division chaplain section in January 2025 at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. The three Virginia National Guard Soldiers provided chaplain support to the Fort Riley- based 1st Infantry Division during its NTC training rotation Jan. 17- 31, 2025.
134th Chaplain Detachment supports 1st ID at National Training Center
March 11, 2025
Three Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Barfoot-based 134th Chaplain Detachment traveled to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, Jan. 17- 31, 2025, where they provided chaplain support to the Fort Riley- based 1st Infantry Division during its NTC training rotation.
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley takes responsibility as the Virginia Army National Guard State Command Sergeant Major from Command Sgt. Maj. Irving N. Reed Jr. during a ceremony March 1, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Charles B. Martin Jr. , Commander of the Virginia Army National Guard, presided over the ceremony which included an exchange of colors representing the change of responsibility from Reed to Hawley. Reed was also recognized for retiring with more than 38 years of service. The Troutville-based 29th Infantry Division Band provided music for the event. Read more about Hawley at https://vngpao.info/3h6tvbvc and Reed at https://vngpao.info/yc5z3tmz.
Hawley takes responsibility as VaARNG senior enlisted leader
March 7, 2025
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley took responsibility as the Virginia Army National Guard State Command Sergeant Major from Command Sgt. Maj. Irving N. Reed Jr. during a ceremony March 1, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
The Virginia National Guard Management Group, in coordination with the Virginia National Guard, host the National Guard Arctic Interest Council annual conference February. 11 and 12, 2025, in Springfield, Virginia. Military and civilian entities including the VNG, other NGAIC states, U.S. Army North and several civilian vendors participated in the conference, as did contingents from allied nations including Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. The VNG is formal partners with Finland through the State Partnership Program.
VNG, Finland participate in Arctic Interest Council conference
March 7, 2025
The Virginia National Guard Management Group, in coordination with the Virginia National Guard, hosted the National Guard Arctic Interest Council annual conference Feb. 11 - 12, 2025, in Springfield, Virginia. 
Lt. Col. Robert M. Lee speaks to a crowd of 91st Cyber Brigade Soldiers, family, friends and supporters, as part of his direct commissioning ceremony March 1, 2025, at 91st headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Va. Lee, an internationally-known expert in cybersecurity and operational technology, is the first cyber professional to direct commission to lieutenant colonel in the Army National Guard.
91st Cyber Brigade direct commissions veteran as LTC
March 6, 2025
The Virginia National Guard direct-commissioned Robert M. Lee to the rank of lieutenant colonel - a first in the Army National Guard cybersecurity field - in an appointment ceremony March 1, 2025, at the 91st Cyber Brigade headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 
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Updates to VNG social media, website content
March 5, 2025
Content on this platform is being reviewed, removed and archived to align with the President's executive orders and Department of Defense priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17. For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to “Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes” guidance available on the DOD web site at https://vngpao.info/4mj56vjp.
Virginia Army National Guard senior leaders and Soldiers assigned to Joint Force Headquarters participate in Building Strong and Ready Teams training conducted by the Virginia Army National Guard Chaplain Corps Mar. 1, 2025, at the VNG’s Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center, Virginia. The main objective of the training is to increase Soldier and family holistic health by strengthening Soldier and family structure through evidence-based relationship training, and improving quality of life by providing skills necessary to endure adversity. Read more about BSRT at https://vngpao.info/45yf9nw5.
VNG Soldiers participate in Building Strong and Ready Teams training
March 5, 2025
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and senior leaders assigned to Joint Force Headquarters gathered to participate in Building Strong and Ready Teams training conducted by the Virginia Army National Guard Chaplain Corps March 1, 2025, at the VNG Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.  
Chief Master Sgt. John F. Nye will succeed Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich as the Virginia National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader according to an announcement made Feb. 28, 2025, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia. The assignment is effective March 15, and a change of responsibility ceremony is scheduled for April 12.
Nye to succeed Reich as VNG command senior enlisted leader
March 3, 2025
Chief Master Sgt. John F. Nye will succeed Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich as the Virginia National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader according to an announcement made Feb. 28, 2025, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia.
Virginia National Guard Soldiers assist with commodity distribution Feb. 18, 2025, in Southwest Virginia. Soldiers deployed to the area to assist local emergency managers supporting citizens impacted by severe weather and power outages.
VNG wraps up support to Southwest Virginia
Feb. 26, 2025
Virginia National Guard Soldiers ended their missions in Southwest Virginia Feb. 23, 2025, after deploying to the area Feb. 14 to assist local emergency managers supporting citizens impacted by severe weather and power outages.
Col. Andrew M. Weidner will succeed Col. Brock E. Lange as the commander of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing at Joint Base Langley Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, according to an announcement made Feb. 25, 2025, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia. The projected effective assignment date is Sept. 6, 2025, and details for a change of command ceremony will be announced in the coming months. Weidner to succeed Lange as commander of 192nd Wing. Weidner is currently the commander of the 192nd Operations Group which is comprised of the 149th Fighter Squadron, 192nd Operation Support Squadron, 185th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 192nd Intelligence Squadron and 200th Weather Flight. He is responsible for ensuring the readiness of 300 National Guard Airmen in more than 18 Air Force specialty codes.
Weidner to succeed Lange as commander of 192nd Wing
Feb. 26, 2025
Col. Andrew M. Weidner will succeed Col. Brock E. Lange as the commander of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing at Joint Base Langley Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, according to an announcement made Feb. 25, 2025, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia.
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conducted an exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan focusing on noncommissioned officer and junior officer development Feb. 17-21, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The exchange was conducted in support of the Department of Defense‘s State Partnership program, in which Virginia and Tajikistan have been partners since 2003.
VNG conducts officer and NCO development exchange in Tajikistan
Feb. 25, 2025
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conducted an exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan focusing on noncommissioned officer and junior officer development Feb. 17-21, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

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ABOUT THE VA NATIONAL GUARD

The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor to defend the commonwealth. The VNG traces the history and tradition of Citizen-Soldier service to the founding of Jamestown in 1607, and there has been a military presence defending Virginia ever since. For more information on the Virginia National Guard click HERE.

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE

  • Virginia National Guard Reporting sexual assault line - 434-294-4669
  • DoD Safe Helpline - 877-995-5247/ 202-470-5546 (Oconus)

READY AND RESILIENT RESOURCES

Readiness and Resiliency Information Resource Page provides resources and education to all Soldiers, Airmen, Virginia Defense Force personnel, family members and civilian employees to promote readiness, well-being, resilience and suicide prevention. The end state is a healthy organization that is resilient, knowledgeable regarding high risk behaviors, educated on stress reduction measures and aware of available service member, family and employee support network resources.

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