Virginia National Guard

VNG aviation crews train on fire suppression during Fort Barfoot prescribed burn
March 17, 2025 — Virginia National Guard aviation crews assigned to the Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division trained on aerial fire suppression with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters equipped with water buckets March 12, 2025, during a prescribed burn at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

VNG aviation crews train on aerial fire suppression during Fort Barfoot prescribed burn

134th Chaplain Detachment supports 1st ID at National Training Center
March 11, 2025 — Three Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Barfoot-based 134th Chaplain Detachment traveled to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, Jan. 17- 31, 2025, where they provided chaplain support to the Fort Riley- based 1st Infantry Division during its NTC training rotation... MORE

237th Engineers train with Finnish counterparts during Arctic Forge 25
March 10, 2025 — A platoon of Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the West Point-based 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group recently took part in a cold-weather training exercise with the Finnish Defense Force, marking a milestone in the VNG's partnership with Finland... MORE

VNG Combat Engineers train with Finnish counterparts during Arctic Forge 25

Hawley takes responsibility as VaARNG senior enlisted leader
March 7, 2025 — Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley took responsibility as the Virginia Army National Guard State Command Sergeant Major from Command Sgt. Maj. Irving N. Reed Jr. during a ceremony March 1, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia... MORE

VNG, Finland participate in Arctic Interest Council conference
March 7, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard Management Group, in coordination with the Virginia National Guard, hosted the National Guard Arctic Interest Council annual conference Feb. 11 - 12, 2025, in Springfield, Virginia. ... MORE

91st Cyber Brigade direct commissions veteran as LTC
March 6, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard direct-commissioned Robert M. Lee to the rank of lieutenant colonel - a first in the Army National Guard cybersecurity field - in an appointment ceremony March 1, 2025, at the 91st Cyber Brigade headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. ... MORE

Army National Guard direct commissions first cybersecurity expert

VNG Soldiers participate in Building Strong and Ready Teams training
March 5, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and senior leaders assigned to Joint Force Headquarters gathered to participate in Building Strong and Ready Teams training conducted by the Virginia Army National Guard Chaplain Corps March 1, 2025, at the VNG Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

VNG wraps up support to Southwest Virginia
February 26, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers ended their missions in Southwest Virginia Feb. 23, 2025, after deploying to the area Feb. 14 to assist local emergency managers supporting citizens impacted by severe weather and power outages... MORE

VNG conducts officer and NCO development exchange in Tajikistan
February 25, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conducted an exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan focusing on noncommissioned officer and junior officer development Feb. 17-21, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan... MORE

529th CSSB Soldiers awarded Governor’s National Service Medal
February 21, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group received the Virginia Governor’s National Service Medal in recognition of their federal active-duty service in Poland during a ceremony Feb. 8, 2025, at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia... MORE

Fort Barfoot breaks ground on new ASP facility
February 21, 2025 — Virginia National Guard and Fort Barfoot leaders ceremonially broke ground on a new Ammunition Supply Point administration building Feb. 18, 2025, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the footprint of the planned new facility, construction of which is already underway... MORE

Fort Barfoot breaks ground on new ASP admin building

VNG continues support to Southwest Virginia, stages for possible snow response
February 19, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard has approximately 25 Soldiers on duty supporting response operations Feb. 19, 2025, in Southwest Virginia and has about 65 Soldiers and Airmen staged in Bowling Green, Sandston, Lynchburg, Emporia, Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore... MORE

Saber Soldiers conduct route reconnaissance training
February 17, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted route reconnaissance training Feb. 8, 2025, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

VNG troops moving resources to Pulaski, Carroll and Grayson Counties
February 14, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers staged in Abingdon and Cedar Bluff, Virginia, are deploying to Pulaski, Carroll and Grayson Counties Feb. 14, 2025, to assist local emergency managers support citizens impacted by severe weather and power outages... MORE

Virginia National Guard troops moving resources to Pulaski, Carroll and Grayson Counties

VNG shifting resources to Southwest Virginia
February 13, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard is alerting approximately 30 Soldiers Feb. 12, 2025, to mobilize in the Southwest Virginia area to provide chain saw teams for clearing debris from roads and heavy-duty tactical vehicles for transport through heavy snow or high water... MORE

Va. Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team departs for Southwest Virginia

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