Virginia National Guard

91st Cyber Brigade leads Cyber Shield 2023
June 26, 2023 — In the early 2000s the Defense Department and the National Guard Bureau came to the quick realization that cyber threats were on the rise and attack frequencies were only going to become more prominent within the U.S. and abroad. In fact, the number of cyber threat actors increased in unimaginable numbers in which their methods of attacking became more dynamic and complex. In response, the Virginia National Guard activated the 91st Cyber Brigade in 2017... MORE

Senior leaders of 91st Cyber Brigade talk to each other

Engineers begin construction of new demo range at Fort Barfoot
June 22, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to engineer units from across the state had the unique opportunity to work together to begin construction on a new light demolition range during annual training June 3-17, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

Grant furthers testing of hemp-based targets at Fort Barfoot
June 22, 2023 — The Virginia Department of Military Affairs recently received a $1,000 grant in the recycling category from the “Keep Virginia Beautiful” organization. The money will be used to further research and testing of hemp-plastic targets at Fort Barfoot, according to John Sadler, Fort Barfoot integrated solid waste manager... MORE

Grant allows further testing of hemp-based targets at Fort Barfoot

1710th, 1032nd conduct transportation missions during AT
June 21, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group recently conducted various missions across the country in support of the Army Materiel Command during their annual training. ... MORE

Families get taste of annual training during 276th's "Plus One Day"
June 16, 2023 — Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group participated with family members and loved ones in the battalion’s inaugural Plus One Day June 9, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

“Plus One” day gives families glimpse into 276th’s annual training

116th IBCT NCO Earns EIB with the Old Guard
June 11, 2023 — Staff Sgt. Alex Miller, assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team earned the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge in March during testing with the Fort Meyer-based 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as the Old Guard at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. He was the only Soldier from the 116th IBCT to participate in the testing. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alex Miller, assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, receives his Expert Infantryman Badge. (Courtesy photo)

Ring takes command of VNG as Adjutant General of Virginia
June 8, 2023 — Brig. Gen. James W. Ring took command of the Virginia National Guard as the Adjutant General of Virginia from Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams and was promoted to major general during a ceremony June 3, 2023, at the VNG Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia... MORE

576th EUD recognized as most outstanding engineer unit in Army National Guard
June 8, 2023 — The Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, received the 2022 Itschner Award as the most outstanding U.S. Army engineer company in the Army National Guard from the Society of American Military Engineers at the Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo on May 4, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Chief of behavioral health looks to make impact on Virginia Guard Soldiers
June 5, 2023 — Maj. Stephanie Malozzi recently assumed the position of chief of behavioral health for the Fort Barfoot-based Virginia Army National Guard Medical Command. Malozzi is a licensed clinical psychologist who works for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in her civilian career. As a PTSD/Substance Use Disorder Psychologist for the VA she provides clinical diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and psychotherapy services to veterans, as well as supervision to other early career psychologists or trainees... MORE

Behavioral health professionals provide assistance, support to Virginia Guard Soldiers

Memorial Day ceremonies honor the fallen
May 31, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force celebrated, honored and remembered the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country May 29, 2023, at multiple Memorial Day ceremonies across the state... MORE

Fallen service members honored, remembered at Commonwealth’s 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

H2F trainer advises on goal-setting strategies
May 31, 2023 — If you ask Staff Sgt. Catherine So how to accomplish a goal, she’ll tell you to start small. So, an 88M Motor Transport Operator by military occupational specialty, is now part of the Virginia National Guard’s Holistic Health and Fitness, or H2F, team. Big fitness goals, she said, are best tackled when they’re bite-sized... MORE

A female Soldier poses inside a vehicle.

Va. National Guard ceremony at Defense Supply Center Richmond June 3 to feature F-22 flyover, artillery salute
May 31, 2023 — The Virginia National Guard’s change of command ceremony scheduled for June 3, 2023, will feature an F-22 Raptor flyover and blank-fire artillery salute, and residents of the Bellwood area of Chesterfield County surrounding Defense Supply Center Richmond should expect brief periods of loud noise during the Saturday morning ceremony and the Friday afternoon rehearsal... MORE

VNG hosts combined arms marksmanship match
May 29, 2023 — The Virginia National Guard’s Marksmanship Training Unit tested the skills of nearly 90 shooters during the Adjutant General’s Marksmanship Match, a three-day combined arms match held May 19-21, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. The Virginia National Guard’s annual marksmanship match brought together Soldiers and Airmen from across the state to test their skills on both rifle and pistol. The shooters were challenged with matches that required them to engage targets with both rifle and pistol from a variety of firing positions and distances... MORE

A Soldier shoots a rifle in the prone position in a field.

Virginia NCO, West Virginia Soldier take top honors at Region II Best Warrior Competition
May 26, 2023 — The Virginia National Guard’s Staff Sgt. Dan Abbott and the West Virginia National Guard’s Spc. Bret Williams took top honors after the five-day Army National Guard Region II Best Warrior Competition May 15-19, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

329th RSG conducts logistics and officer professional development exchange in Tajikistan
May 22, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 329th Regional Support Group conducted logistics and military decision making process exchanges with the Republic of Tajikistan May 8-12, 2023, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan... MORE

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