Virginia National Guard

"Camp On The Move!" slated to return this summer
May 10, 2022 — The Virginia National Guard Youth Program is back with "Camp On The Move!" this summer, a series of single day, camp-style events at different 4-H Center locations across the state. The camps, which will take place in Front Royal, Appomattox and Williamsburg, will offer National Guard Youth the opportunity to build resiliency and connect with their peers while engaging in activities such as canoeing, high rope and low rope courses, archery and so much more. ... MORE

Virginia Guard Youth Program wraps up summer with both in-person, virtual events

SMP cadets hone skills while maximizing benefit usage
May 4, 2022 — Approximately 70 cadets, all enrolled in the Virginia Army National Guard’s Simultaneous Membership Program, came together to hone their military skills during a multi-day field training exercise held April 22-24, 2022, at Fort Pickett, Virginia... MORE

Cadets enrolled in the Virginia Army National Guard’s Simultaneous Membership Program conduct training during a three-day field training exercise held April 22-24, 2022, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Over the course of the weekend, the cadets zeroed on the M4 carbine, and focused on basic warrior tasks and battle drills. Approximately 70 cadets from universities across the state participated in the event, which was supported by around 15 Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)

State leaders, CoDel reps visit AASF
May 3, 2022 — Robert Mosier, the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, and Eric Moeller, the Virginia Chief Transformation Officer, along with representatives from Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office and the Virginia Congressional Delegation, visited the Virginia National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility April 21, 2022, in Sandston, Virginia. ... MORE

RSP NCO paves pathway for success for Leesburg area recruits
May 2, 2022 — Ever since he was a kid, Staff Sgt. Shane Williams knew he’d join the military. On his dad’s side, military service dates back all the way to the American Civil War. Since then, his family has served through every major U.S. conflict, excluding the Korean War, and almost everyone served in the U.S. Army. His grandfather was the only exception... MORE

Virginia National Guard officer talks motivation, training to become Army aviator
May 2, 2022 — Virginia National Guard 1st Lt. Jonathan Murray, deployed to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, is the medical evacuations, or MEDEVAC, operations officer for Kosovo Force Regional Command- East and is living his dream of flying UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. ... MORE

Fort Pickett Fire Department helps lead response to large commercial fire
May 2, 2022 — Firefighters assigned to the Fort Pickett Fire Department helped tackle a large fire near the installation April 21, 2022, marking one of the department’s largest response operations in recent memory. ... MORE

Fort Pickett Fire Dept. helps lead response to large commercial fire

MTC marks Earth Day with trail dedication, garden planting
May 2, 2022 — Staff assigned to multiple directorates at Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett gathered to rededicate the Joy Nature Trail after extensive renovations April 22, 2022, at Fort Pickett, Virginia... MORE

VNG offering professional development experience in Normandy for D-Day
April 26, 2022 — Now through May 8, 2022, the Virginia Army National Guard is inviting up to five Soldiers to join senior leaders for a professional development experience honoring the 78th anniversary of D-Day June 2-10, 2022, in Normandy, France... MORE

576th Engineer Utilities Detachment begins federal mission
April 20, 2022 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group marked the official start of their federal active-duty mission at a deployment ceremony April 19, 2022, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia... MORE

DMA COO visits Winchester STARBASE Academy
April 20, 2022 — Retired Brig. Gen. Walt Mercer, Virginia Department of Military Affairs Chief Operations Officer, visits students taking part in activities at the Winchester STARBASE Academy April 5, 2022, at the Virginia National Guard's Cherry-Beasley Readiness Center in Winchester, Virginia... MORE

VNG aviators capitalize on Black Hawk capabilities during Kosovo mission
April 14, 2022 — Over the years, the iconic Army utility helicopter has been used in numerous applications, including its use as a troop transport, assisting with extinguishing wildfires and rapidly transporting injured personnel via medical evacuation... MORE

Virginia National Guard aviators capitalize on Black Hawk helicopter capabilities during Kosovo mission

A family business: Virginia family serves together in Africa
April 13, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Daniel Fisher is serving alongside two of his sons, Spc. Caleb and Spc. Jacob Fisher, with the Virginia Army National Guard’s Task Force Red Dragon, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa... MORE

Fleishman assumes command of 276th Engineer Battalion
April 13, 2022 — Lt. Col. Joseph M. Fleishman took command of the Virginia National Guard’s Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, from Lt. Col. Demetrius D. Parrott in a change of command ceremony April 10, 2022, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia... MORE

Fleishman takes command of 276th Engineers

Va. Army National Guard expands $20k sign-on bonus
April 12, 2022 — Virginia Army National Guard is now offering $20,000 sign-on bonuses for those who enlist into an expanded number of military occupational specialties. Previously, just one MOS qualified for the top-tier $20,000 bonus, while two additional jobs offered smaller bonus amounts. Now, Soldiers who enlist into one of seven career fields may be eligible for the $20,000 bonus. ... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Hanover-based Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team fire a ceremonial 19-gun salute with M119A3 105mm howitzers at the inauguration of Dr. Ralph Northam as the 73rd Governor of Virginia Jan. 13, 2018, in Richmond, Virginia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Bryan Myhr)

Youth Program celebrates Month of the Military Child
April 11, 2022 — April is Month of the Military Child and the Virginia National Guard Youth Program has a number of events planned to recognize and honor the service of Virginia's youngest heroes- over 80,000 military-connected children. ... MORE

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