Virginia National Guard

Ceremony marks official start of 229th MP Company mobilization
June 3, 2025 — Approximately 150 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Hanover-based 229th Military Police Company mark the start of their federal active duty mobilization to the U.S. Central Command area of operations with a departure ceremony May 28, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia... MORE

Bilateral affairs officers serve as vital connection between VNG, SPP partners
June 2, 2025 — As part of the National Guard State Partnership Program, Virginia is paired with both Finland and Tajikistan to engage in a wide array of military activities, ranging from joint training exercises and subject matter expert exchanges to disaster response and humanitarian aid initiatives. Key components of these SPP relationships are the work and dedication of bilateral affairs officers — Virginia National Guard officers who live in Finland and Tajikistan and manage defense and security cooperation between Virginia and the officers’ host countries... MORE

Bilateral affairs officers serve as a vital connection between VNG, SPP partners

Virginia's fallen remembered at Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony
May 30, 2025 — The Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony honored and remembered the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation May 26, 2025, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

Commonwealth ChalleNGe Class 62 enjoys Family Day
May 27, 2025 — Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy staff, cadets and their families enjoyed Class 62’s Family Day May 17, 2025, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Cadets conducted a pass in review and drill and ceremony demonstration before enjoying several hours with their families and friends, who were invited to tour the ChalleNGe facilities and meet staff... MORE

VNG hosts combined arms marksmanship match
May 27, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team took top honors at the 2025 Virginia National Guard Adjutant General’s Marksmanship Match, held May 16 - 18, 2025, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

Virginia National Guard celebrates 418th birthday
May 21, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard celebrated its 418th birthday May 14, 2025, with a ceremonial cake cutting at the Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia... MORE

VNG Soldiers impress at Regional Best Warrior Competition
May 19, 2025 — Spc. Nicholas Warren and Staff Sgt. Ivo Garner, the VaARNG Soldier and NCO of the Year, both placed second in their respective categories, competing against other Soldiers and NCOs from the region, including Washington, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. ... MORE

29th ID partners with Army researchers to capture electromagnetic signatures
May 15, 2025 — National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division took part in a command post training exercise to sharpen their readiness for real-world missions April 26 to May 10, 2025, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. The event allowed division staff to rehearse their duties in a simulated combat environment.This year’s exercise... MORE

VNG’s World War II MIA includes sergeant serving with Air Corps
May 13, 2025 — With the recent 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the Virginia National Guard History Program is highlighting the seven Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers who mobilized in 1941 who are still listed as missing in action. ... MORE

Blue and Gray division welcomes new CSM
May 7, 2025 — The 29th Infantry Division welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Saxton as its new senior enlisted leader in a change of responsibility ceremony May 3, 2025, at the Fort Barfoot, Virginia, post stadium. Maj. Gen. Joseph A. DiNonno, the 29th Infantry Division commander, presided over the ceremony and passed the organization’s colors from outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley to Saxton... MORE

34th CERFP conducts collective training exercise at Fort Barfoot
May 6, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman conducted a collective training exercise responding to a simulated mass casualty radiological event April 28 - May 2, 2025, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. ... MORE

VNG Soldiers conduct mountain warfare exchange in Tajikistan
May 5, 2025 — Three Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers conducted a mountain warfare exchange with members of the Tajik military April 21 - 25, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The engagement was conducted in support of the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program, in which Virginia and Tajikistan have been formal partners since 2003... MORE

Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers conduct mountain warfare exchange in Tajikistan

Va. HART receives Virginia Bronze Star for efforts during Hurricane Helene
April 30, 2025 — Virginia National Guard and Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services senior leaders presented the VNG Bronze Star to members of the Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team for their work performing rescues in 2024 during Hurricane Helene April 22, 2025, in Chesterfield, Virginia. ... MORE

Nye succeeds Reich as VNG command senior enlisted leader
April 29, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. John F. Nye took responsibility as the Virginia National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader from Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich during a ceremony April 11, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia... MORE

Historic highway marker honoring SMR unveiled in Virginia Beach
April 23, 2025 — A Virginia historic highway marker recognizing the State Military Reservation Historic District was unveiled April 10, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Catherine M. Jumper, Commander of the Virginia Air National Guard, Lt. Col. Emily Huffman, commander of the State Military Reservation, and Dr. Lisa Vaughan Jordan, Virginia Department of Military Affairs Cultural Resources Program manager, presided over the ceremony... MORE

A Virginia historic highway marker recognizing the State Military Reservation Historic District is unveiled April 10, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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