Virginia National Guard

80th anniversary of D-Day observed abroad, at home
June 13, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers paid tribute to the valor, fidelity and sacrifice of the U.S. and Allied Forces who participated in the June 1944 invasion of Normandy and commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day at multiple events on and around June 6, 2024, in France, Virginia and Louisiana... MORE

Task Force St. Lo Soldiers complete Operation Immediate Response 24 in Czech Republic
June 10, 2024 — Nearly 800 Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia National Guard Soldiers conducted annual training in May 2024 in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic as part of Operation Immediate Response 24, a sub-component exercise of STEADFAST DEFENDER 24... MORE

NCO induction ceremony held for 14 new aviation battalion NCOs
June 5, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard’s Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division welcomed 14 Soldiers to the noncommissioned officer corps during an NCO Induaction Ceremony held June 1, 2024, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston, Virginia... MORE

Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony honors the fallen
June 3, 2024 — Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country were honored at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony May 27, 2024, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

Top VNG Soldier’s journey from Scout Platoon to regional recognition
May 31, 2024 — Sgt. Carter Cooper, an infantryman assigned to the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, was named the region’s top Soldier May 10, 2024, after representing the Virginia Army National Guard at the Region II Best Warrior Competition in Maryland. The competition ran for four days and included Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. ... MORE

91st Cyber Brigade hosts students for “capture-the-flag” event
May 29, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard’s 91st Cyber Brigade and Recruiting and Retention Battalion hosted more than 30 students from across Virginia during the inaugural Cyber Fortress 2045 event May 4, 2024, in Fairfax, Virginia. ... MORE

VaARNG retirement briefing provides valuable information, resources
May 20, 2024 — More than 30 Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers and their spouses attended a retirement briefing hosted by the VaARNG Retirement Services Office May 4, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia... MORE

276th Engineers conduct mountain warfare exchange with Tajik partners
May 20, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a mountain warfare exchange with Tajik military forces Apr. 29 - May 3, 2024, in Romit, Tajikistan. ... MORE

Fort Barfoot opens revitalized theater with movie event
May 15, 2024 — The Fort Barfoot Theater hosted a Star Wars-themed reopening ceremony, welcoming authorized patrons and their guests free of charge on May 4, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

116th’s Cooper takes top Soldier honors at Region Il BWC
May 14, 2024 — Sgt. Carter Cooper, a Virginia Army National Guard infantry Soldier assigned to the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, took top honors in the Soldier category of the National Guard Bureau Region II Best Warrior Competition held May 6-10, 2024... MORE

Task Force St. Lo Soldiers celebrate Victory in Europe Day alongside Czech partners
May 11, 2024 — Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia National Guard Soldiers participated in a Victory in Europe celebration held May 8, 2024, in Hranice, Czech Republic... MORE

Guardsmen celebrate Victory in Europe Day alongside Czech partners

VNG hosts ROTC marksmanship match at Fort Barfoot
May 7, 2024 — ROTC cadets from six Virginia universities came together for a marksmanship match hosted by the Virginia National Guard’s Marksmanship Training Unit, as well as the state’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion. The event, held April 19-21, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, was dubbed the 2024 ROTC College Clash Marksmanship Competition and included 59 cadets from schools including George Mason University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Radford University, Virginia Tech and the Virginia Military Institute... MORE

 Virginia signs state partnership agreement with Finland
May 6, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard formalized its partnership with the Finnish Defense Forces during a signing ceremony May 2, 2024, at the Finnish Ministry of Defense in Helsinki, Finland... MORE

Youngkin announces VNG to formalize partnership with Finland
May 2, 2024 — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced May 2, 2024, the Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Finland for the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program... MORE

Youngkin announces VNG to formalize partnership with Finland, signs state partnership agreement

IPPW team using prevention to help VNG maintain readiness
May 1, 2024 — While the Virginia National Guard has long had dedicated personnel ready to respond to a Soldier or Airmen in crisis, a new team of specialists is focusing on prevention to help maintain the force’s readiness and health. ... MORE

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