Virginia National Guard

Infantry Squad Battle Course open for business at MTC
March 21, 2022 — After months of renovations, one of Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett’s live fire ranges is back open for business after a short ceremony March 10, 2022, at Fort Pickett, Virginia... MORE

MTC staff, VNG Soldiers provide vital support to OAW task force
February 8, 2022 — Soldiers and civilian staff assigned to Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett provided vital support to Operation Allies Welcome before the last Afghan nationals departed MTC Feb. 1, 2022... MORE

VNG, DMA representatives participate in incident management training
December 1, 2021 — Representatives from the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Department of Military Affairs participated in an All Hazards Incident Management Training class hosted at the Richmond Fire Department’s fire training center Nov. 8 - 12, 2021, in Sandston, Virginia... MORE

Veterans Day observed across Virginia and overseas
November 17, 2021 — Virginia National Guard personnel honored the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the Armed Forces at ceremonies across Virginia as well as overseas Nov. 11, 2021, in honor of Veterans Day... MORE

Veterans honored at Va. War Memorial Ceremony

Training helps MTC staff spread UXO awareness
October 29, 2021 — Soldiers and civilians assigned to Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett completed a two-day “train the trainer” course designed to help spread awareness of the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance Sept. 28-29, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia... MORE

Phillips receives Governor’s Honor Award for Creative Customer Service
October 6, 2021 — Todd Phillips, Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett deputy chief of Plans, Training and Security, received the Virginia Governor’s Honor Award for Creative Customer Service Sept. 28, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia... MORE

VDF chaplains provide support at Fort Pickett chapel
September 28, 2021 — Virginia Defense Force chaplains volunteered their time to conduct Sunday services at the Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett Bulla Chapel throughout the Summer of 2021 in order to provide religious support to Soldiers conducting training on the installation. ... MORE

Fort Pickett to support Operation Allies Refuge
August 26, 2021 — Fort Pickett, Virginia, will support the State Department in providing temporary housing and sustainment for Afghan Special Immigration Visa applicants, their families and other at-risk individuals, according to a formal announcement made Aug. 25, 2021, by the Department of Defense... MORE

183rd RTI teaches infantry skills at 11B course
August 19, 2021 — For three grueling weeks, 25 U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers from across the nation trained together at Fort Pickett. At the ranges and across the training areas, they all shared a common goal: earning the iconic blue cord that comes along with the 11B Infantryman military occupational specialty. The Soldiers were there for the 11B Infantry Transition Course, held July 10-31, 2021, by cadre assigned to 1st Battalion, 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute. ... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers practice room clearing July 23, 2021, during an 11B Infantry Transition Course, taught by cadre assigned to the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Over three weeks, the students will learn the skills needed to serve as infantrymen and, if they meet course requirements, will be awarded the 11B Infantry military occupational speciality at the conclusion of the course. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)

VNG Soldier finds support, mentor along pathway to citizenship
August 15, 2021 — At the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office on July 29, 2021, Spc. Sri Siri Sundaresan Arumugam became a citizen of the United States of America. Originally from India, Sundaresan Arumugam joined the Virginia Army National Guard in 2019, completed basic and advanced training and then was assigned to Fort Pickett Maneuver Training Center. Since arriving in the U.S., she’s been setting goals for herself, like successfully passing the civics test required to earn citizenship, getting a driver’s license and, most of all gaining U.S. citizenship. ... MORE

Virginia Army National Guard Soldier Spc. Sri Siri Sundaresan Arumugam, assigned to Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett, becomes a U.S. citizen July 29, 2021, at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office in Norfolk, Va. Sundaresan Arumugam, a native of India, joined the Army National Guard in April 2019 and was assigned to Fort Pickett in October 2020 after completing Army Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa M. Sadler)

116th IBCT trains on new Squad Designated Marksman Rifle
July 26, 2021 — Virginia and Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team trained on and fielded new M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifles July 12-15, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia... MORE

VNG Soldiers move historic M84 to Richmond for restoration, display
July 13, 2021 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the G4 Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team moved a historic M84 self-propelled 4.2 mortar carrier June 25, 2021, from the Charlottesville Readiness Center to the VNG Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the G4 Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team offload an M84 self-propelled 4.2 mortar carrier June 25, 2021, at the VNG's Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

183rd RTI holds recognition ceremony for WOCS graduates
June 16, 2021 — The Virginia National Guard's Warrant Officer Candidate School welcomed five new graduates from class 21-001 during a recognition ceremony hosted by the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute June 5, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia... MORE

Virginia Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve candidates swear in as new warrant officers during a graduation ceremony hosted by the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute June 5, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia.

116th IBCT Soldiers train on new recoilless rifle system
June 15, 2021 — Virginia and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team trained on the M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System during a course held at Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett’s New Equipment Training / New Equipment Fielding facility June 1 - 11, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. ... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Winchester-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team train on the M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System June 4, 2021, at Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett, Virginia.

VNG Soldiers perform well at Region II Best Warrior Competition
June 3, 2021 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers turned in strong performances at the Army National Guard Region II Best Warrior Competition held May 11-14, 2021, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania... MORE

Spc. Michael Choi navigates the Air Assault Obstacle Course May 12, 2021, during the Region II Best Warrior Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.

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