Virginia National Guard

Class 56 graduates from Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy
March 16, 2022 — The Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy conducted a graduation ceremony for the cadets of Class 56 March 5, 2022, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and retired Brig. Gen. Walt Mercer, the Department of Military Affairs Chief Operations Officer, joined retired Navy Capt. Mark Chicoine, the Commonwealth ChalleNGe director, and ChalleNGE staff members in congratulating the 44 cadets on their graduation. ... MORE

Richmond recruiter talks family, career and women’s strength
March 14, 2022 — With a house full of boys, a multi-hour roundtrip commute to work and a demanding job as a recruiter for the Virginia Army National Guard, Staff Sgt. Brittany Brayboy is busy. But, she’s part of a diverse family and making time to recognize and celebrate diversity is important for her and her family. ... MORE

VNG conducts infantry tactics, unmanned air system exchanges in Tajikistan
March 14, 2022 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers conducted an infantry tactics exchange and countering unmanned air systems exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan March 7-11, 2022, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan... MORE

Bringing home the Bats! - 185th Cyberspace Operations Squadron returns to the VaANG after federal mobilization
March 13, 2022 — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 185th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 192nd Operations Group, 192nd Wing was recognized for their recent federal mobilization in support of United States Cyber Command’s 856th Cyber Protection Team and received the Virginia Governor’s National Service Medal at an end of mobilization ceremony Feb. 25, 2022, in Hampton, Virginia... MORE

Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, pins the Air Force Commendation medal on an Airman from the 185th Cyberspace Operations Squadron at an end of mobilization ceremony for recently mobilized Airmen Feb. 25, 2022, in Hampton, Virginia.

Course provides training, resources for company-level XOs
March 10, 2022 — The Virginia Army National Guard G4 Logistics Directorate conducted their annual Executive Officer Course Feb. 5-6, 2022, at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

34th CST, Counterdrug TF conduct joint training exercise
March 8, 2022 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team and the VNG Counterdrug Task Force conducted a training exercise Feb. 16, 2022, at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover County, Virginia... MORE

34th CST, Counterdrug TF conduct training exercise

116th IBCT takes responsibility for KFOR’s Regional Command – East in Kosovo
March 8, 2022 — NATO’s Kosovo Force officially welcomed the 30th rotation of U.S. Soldiers taking responsibility for the Regional Command – East mission during a transfer of authority ceremony March 4, 2022, at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. During the ceremony, the Virginia National Guard's 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team took responsibility for peace stability operations from the Vermont National Guard's 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team... MORE

Troops to Trucks program paves way for military drivers to earn CDL
March 7, 2022 — In Virginia, the Troops to Trucks program, managed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, provides an avenue of ease for current and former military members to obtain their commercial driver’s license. For most, obtaining a CDL requires both a knowledge and a skills test, but for military members both requirements may be waived depending on military driving experience and occupational specialty... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from across the nation practice alley docking an M915s during an 88M Motor Transport Operator Course, taught by cadre assigned to 2nd Battalion, 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute Aug. 2, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Successful completion of the two-phase, four-week course will certify Soldiers as 88M Motor Transport Operators with the primary responsibility of operating wheeled vehicles. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)

Education center offers opportunities to learn, lead for evacuated Afghans
March 7, 2022 — Evacuated Afghan children who have been out of school since August 2021 are back in class thanks to a newly-renovated community education center here. Located across the street from where Afghan evacuees are temporarily staying while awaiting processing for onward movement, the center is opened to adults and children and a result of collaboration efforts among multiple organizations currently participating in the largest evacuation of at-risk personnel since the Vietnam War, said Maj. Delphoney Kargbo, a 29th Infantry Division chaplain currently supporting Task Force Liberty. ... MORE

Virginia Air National Guard awards Airmen for outstanding performance
February 28, 2022 — The Virginia Air National Guard recognized its top performers for 2021 in the organization’s annual awards ceremony Feb. 5, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Toni M. Lord, Virginia National Guard air component commander, hosted the event and presented Airmen with group and state level awards alongside Col. Christopher G. Batterton, 192nd Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich, VaANG state command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Roberts, 192nd Wing command chief. ... MORE

Virginia Air National Guard holds the 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony

192nd Operations Group, Operations Support Squadron welcome new commanders
February 28, 2022 — The Virginia Air National Guard, 192nd Wing’s Operations Group and Operations Support Squadron welcomed new commanders during back-to-back live-streamed change of command ceremonies on Feb. 5, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia... MORE

The 192nd Operations Group holds a change of command ceremony

VNG Soldiers awarded Va. Governor’s National Service Medal
February 23, 2022 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to multiple units recently received the Virginia Governor’s National Service Medal in recognition of their service during a federal active duty mobilization in 2021. ... MORE

DMA HR manager credits personal, professional families for her success
February 23, 2022 — A life serving in or connected to the military always seemed to be in the cards for Michelle Claiborne, the Human Resources manager for the Virginia Department of Military Affairs. ... MORE

DMA HR manager credits personal, professional family for success

576th Engineer Utilities Detachment prepares for overseas mission
February 22, 2022 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group trained on their engineer skills, as well as their individual and detachment-level Soldier skills, Feb. 3-19, 2022, in preparation for their upcoming overseas federal mobilization this spring... MORE

VNG Soldier selected for All Guard Endurance Team
February 22, 2022 — One Virginia National Guard Soldier lifted, ran and sweated his way into a spot on the All Guard Endurance Team after a grueling competition Jan. 15, 2022, in Austin, Texas. ... MORE

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