VNG recruiter gives back to area high schools
November 2, 2021
Virginia Army National Guard recruiters pose in front of a tunnel at Patrick Henry High School in Glade Spring, Virginia. Staff Sgt. Matthew Riley, center, coaches at the school and helped fund the tunnel by donating his full salary back to the school. (Courtesy photo)

TF Spartan, 29th ID stand up TF Freedom, move 5,000 Afghans through Kuwait
November 2, 2021
TF Spartan, 29th ID stand up TF Freedom, move 5,000 Afghans through Kuwait

Training helps MTC staff spread UXO awareness
October 29, 2021
Training helps MTC staff spread UXO awareness

Virginia Defense Force conducts statewide readiness exercise
October 20, 2021
Virginia Defense Force conducts statewide readiness exercise

VNG aviators train fire-fighting skills before KFOR deployment
October 19, 2021
Virginia Army National Guard flight crews conduct water bucket training with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters Oct. 12, 2021, at a training area in Chesterfield, Virginia. Aviation assets can support fire-fighting efforts with the use of water buckets, which require periodic training for flight crews in order to ensure equipment proficiency. These Soldiers are scheduled to deploy to Kosovo with the Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division in early 2022, where fire-fighting capabilities may be needed. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)

Historic documents help reveal back story of 29th ID patch, creator
October 19, 2021
Historic documents help reveal back story of 29th ID patch, creator

Named after Gen. Colin Powell, a VNG Soldier mourns his passing
October 19, 2021
Spc. Collinpowell Ebai, a Virginia Army National Guard medic Soldier currently deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield with the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division, demonstrates the proper casualty evaluation techniques during a training event. 



Born in Cameroon, Ebai was named after Gen. Colin Powell, who died Oct. 18. (Courtesy photo)

DMA Fall Fest provides employees with training, fun
October 18, 2021
DMA Fall Fest provides employees with training, fun

Governor's certificate recognizes VNG, VDF COVID-19 response support
October 15, 2021
Governor's certificate recognizes VNG, VDF COVID-19 response support

Virginia Army Guard pilot continues family’s aeronautical legacy 
October 15, 2021
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Darrell Busquets

‘To the Horse!’ Virginia Air National Guard’s Civil Engineering Squadron welcomes its new commander
October 6, 2021
Col. David Lands, 192nd Mission Support Group commander, left, presents the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) guidon to Maj. Ayad M. Abisaab signifying the start of his command during a change of command ceremony Oct. 2, 2021, at State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Phillips receives Governor’s Honor Award for Creative Customer Service
October 6, 2021
Phillips receives Governor’s Honor Award for Creative Customer Service

Recruiter celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with flavors from home
October 6, 2021
Staff Sgt. Montaño assigned to the Virginia Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion poses Sept. 18, 2021, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. During National Hispanic Month, Montano says he thinks of his childhood home, his family and all the things they shared together. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa M. Sadler)

Virginia National Guard welcomes 17 new OCS graduates
October 5, 2021
Seventeen Virginia Army National Guard officer candidates celebrate their graduation from Officer Candidate School Sept. 19, 2021, at a ceremony held at the Virginia National Guard Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Of the 17 graduates, 13 accepted their commissions, took their oath of office, and pinned on their lieutenant bars. Alumi from previous OCS classes participated in a presentation of a historic guidon from OCS Class 11 and the Troutville-based 29th Infantry Division Band provided ceremonial music for the occasion. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa M. Sadler)

Ceremony introduces new Virginia National Guard HQs shoulder patch
September 30, 2021
Ceremony introduces new Virginia National Guard HQs shoulder patch

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