Virginia National Guard

Waller Depot announced as site for future Museum of the Virginia National Guard
November 14, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard’s S. Gardner Waller Depot in Richmond, Virginia, has been selected as the site for the future Museum of the Virginia National Guard according to an announcement made Nov. 13, 2024, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia... MORE

VNG Airmen assist with NC hurricane response
October 22, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, 192nd Mission Support Group, 192nd Wing began assisting with hurricane response operations Oct. 18, 2024, in Burnsville, North Carolina... MORE

VNG stands up new Directorate of Resiliency
October 18, 2024 — In an effort to improve resiliency and readiness among its troops, the Virginia National Guard recently created the J9 Directorate of Resiliency, bringing together Soldier-care efforts under one umbrella... MORE

VNG Soldiers, Airmen honor those remembered at Public Safety Memorial
September 20, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen helped honor those being remembered at the Virginia Public Safety Foundation’s 10th Annual Commemorative Ceremony Sept. 14, 2024, at the Virginia Public Safety Memorial in Richmond, Virginia... MORE

192nd demonstrates new mobile kitchen at ANG Congressional Day
September 17, 2024 — Airmen from the 192nd Support Squadron, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, demonstrated the capabilities of their new mobile kitchen, the Expandable Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen, during the cookies for congressional delegates event Sept. 6, 2024, at the Air National Guard Congressional Day... MORE

Group photo of Deputy Director, Air National Guard, with Airmen

VNG senior enlisted leaders meet with Finnish counterparts
September 11, 2024 — Virginia National Guard senior enlisted leadership traveled to Finland Aug. 19- 23, 2024, to collaborate with members of the Finnish Defence Forces on a plan for joint enlisted training and exercise and development for 2025 to 2027... MORE

VNG team makes strong showing at regional marksmanship competition
September 4, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman assigned to units across the Commonwealth made a strong showing at the Marksmanship Advisory Council Region II marksmanship sustainment exercise, with VNG teams taking second place overall at the competition Aug. 23 - 25, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. ... MORE

203rd RED HORSE enhances operational readiness through deployment for training at Lajes Field
August 28, 2024 — Airmen with the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard participated in a deployment for training July 14-26, 2024, at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal... MORE

VNG stages for possible severe weather response operations
August 8, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard staged Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high-water transportation Aug. 8, 2024, at VNG facilities in Lynchburg, Danville and Petersburg in order to support the response to impacts of Tropical Storm Debby... MORE

VNG staged, ready in Lynchburg, Danville, Petersburg for possible severe weather response operations

Guarding Hearts: 192nd Wing couples strengthen relationships with Strong Bonds
August 4, 2024 — Laughter echoed through the halls of the Founders Inn & Spa as couples from the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, traded military uniforms for casual wear at a weekend retreat designed to strengthen their bonds... MORE

149th Fighter Squadron welcomes Liggieri as new commander
August 3, 2024 — The 149th Fighter Squadron, recognized as the oldest unit assigned to the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomed Lt. Col. Peter “Sly” Liggieri, former 149th FS deputy commander, as the new squadron commander during a change of command ceremony Aug. 3, 2024... MORE

Col. Andrew M. Weidner, left, passes the 149th Fighter Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Peter “Sly” Liggieri.

192nd Wing, Chesterfield County Police Department: A partnership in preparedness
August 1, 2024 — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing and the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Special Response Unit partnered to conduct Rapid Response Force training Aug. 1, 2024, highlighting the dual role citizen Airmen play in ensuring public safety. Maintaining well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during national emergencies is at the core of the Air National Guard mission... MORE

Two police officers demonstrating techniques to line of Airmen behind them.

192nd Wing hosts Air National Guard Classic Association Conference
July 8, 2024 — The 192nd Wing recently hosted a two-day conference for Air National Guard classic association units June 25, 2024, bringing together leaders from across the country to discuss challenges, best practices and to explore the future of these vital partnerships... MORE

192nd Security Forces Squadron sharpens skills during joint exercise
July 2, 2024 — Airmen from the 192nd Security Forces Squadron, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, honed their combat readiness during joint exercise Bumbu Forge 2024, a large-scale training exercise held June 2-16, 2024, at Fort McCoy and Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wisconsin... MORE

192nd Security Forces Squadron sharpens skills during joint exercise Bumbu Forge 2024

Virginia’s search and extraction team proves capabilities during evaluation
July 1, 2024 — More than 200 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conducted multiple mass casualty response drills during a collective training exercise May 20 - 24, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. ... MORE

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