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Cooper's journey of grit and growth at ARNG's Best Warrior Competition
August 27, 2024 — For five arduous days, Sgt. Carter Cooper, one of the top National Guard Soldiers in the nation, tackled challenge after challenge at the 2024 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition, held Aug. 4-8, 2024, at the Ethan Allen Firing Range near Jericho, Vermont. Cooper was one of 14 competitors culled from the nation’s seven regions...

Rail tank cars added to petroleum training program at Fort Barfoot
August 26, 2024 — After years of planning, the U.S. Forces Command added two rail tank cars to their Petroleum Operations Sustainment Training program, or POST, in support of the Fort Gregg-Adams-based 94th Training Division to enhance bulk fuel supply training efforts Aug. 23, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. ...

Mason succeeds Kobernik as 183rd RTI commander
August 20, 2024 — Col. Beau Mason took command of the Fort Barfoot-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute from Col. Kurt Kobernik during a change of command ceremony Aug. 11, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia...

AG announces senior leader assignments
August 15, 2024 — Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, made a series of senior leader assignment announcements for command, Virginia National Guard Joint Staff and Virginia Army National Guard Staff positions July 16, July 30 and Aug. 6, 2024...

Fallen VNG Soldier receives new recognition 86 years later
August 8, 2024 — On the 86th anniversary of his passing, a former Virginia National Guard Soldier’s grave received a plaque commemorating his service and sacrifice thanks to the efforts of the Virginia National Guard’s Enlisted Association and Historical Foundation during a ceremony Aug. 3, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia. ...

VNG stages for possible severe weather response operations
August 8, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard staged Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high-water transportation Aug. 8, 2024, at VNG facilities in Lynchburg, Danville and Petersburg in order to support the response to impacts of Tropical Storm Debby...

Guarding Hearts: 192nd Wing couples strengthen relationships with Strong Bonds
August 4, 2024 — Laughter echoed through the halls of the Founders Inn & Spa as couples from the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, traded military uniforms for casual wear at a weekend retreat designed to strengthen their bonds...

192nd Wing, Chesterfield County Police Department: A partnership in preparedness
August 1, 2024 — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing and the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Special Response Unit partnered to conduct Rapid Response Force training Aug. 1, 2024, highlighting the dual role citizen Airmen play in ensuring public safety. Maintaining well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during national emergencies is at the core of the Air National Guard mission...

Cyber Fortress 3.0 builds resiliency, enhances partnerships
August 1, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard brought together multi-national and inter-agency partners to execute Cyber Fortress 3.0, a water management cyber incident response, to exercise the Commonwealth of Virginia’s cyber incident response process July 7-20, 2024, at the State Military Reservation, Virginia Beach...

Virginia Army National Guard hosts inaugural Civic Leader Appreciation Day
July 31, 2024 — The Virginia Army National Guard held its inaugural Civic Leader Appreciation Day on July 17, 2024, at the Blackstone Army Airfield near Fort Barfoot, Virginia. Approximately 125 teachers, school administrators, and support staff attended the event, which was hosted by the Virginia Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion...

VNG Counterdrug Task Force leaders support Congressional education session
July 29, 2024 — Leaders of the Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force joined CDTF leaders from other states for an open house and education session for Congressional staffers hosted by the National Guard Association of the United States July 23, 2024, in Washington...

Ceremony extends enlistments for 276th Engineer Bn. Soldiers
July 29, 2024 — More than 15 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group extended their enlistments during a ceremony July 25, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, during the unit’s annual training. ...

429th BSB Soldiers conduct training at Camp Dodge, Iowa
July 29, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted annual training June 16-28, 2024, at the Army National Guard Sustainment Training Center at Camp Dodge, Iowa...

276th Engineer Bn. hosts “Plus One Day” during AT
July 25, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a "Plus One Day" with their loved ones July 19, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia...

Pre-Warrant Officer Candidate Course scheduled for Sept. 6-8
July 23, 2024 — The 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute Warrant Officer Candidate School is hosting a Pre-Warrant Officer Candidate Course Sept. 6-8, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. ...

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