Virginia National Guard

Nye to succeed Reich as VNG command senior enlisted leader
March 3, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. John F. Nye will succeed Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich as the Virginia National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader according to an announcement made Feb. 28, 2025, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of 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

Weidner to succeed Lange as commander of 192nd Wing
February 26, 2025 — Col. Andrew M. Weidner will succeed Col. Brock E. Lange as the commander of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing at Joint Base Langley Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, according to an announcement made Feb. 25, 2025, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia... 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

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

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 provides water support to Richmond, stages for winter weather
January 14, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard mobilized approximately 55 personnel to provide water distribution support Jan. 10-11, 2025, to Richmond, Virginia, and also staged approximately 50 personnel to prepare for potential winter storm response at multiple locations across the state. ... MORE

VNG provides water support to Richmond, stages for next round of snow

VNG staged, ready for possible winter weather response operations
January 5, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 70 Soldiers Jan. 5, 2024, at VNG facilities at key locations along the I-95 and Route 29 corridors and Southwest Virginia in order to support the response to severe winter weather expected to impact Virginia... MORE

Fort Barfoot breaks ground on new MWR Center
December 17, 2024 — Fort Barfoot officially broke ground on a new Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center during a ceremony Dec. 13, 2024, marking the latest in a series of efforts to improve MWR amenities and events on the installation. ... MORE

192nd Medical Group supports Bold Quest 2024
December 16, 2024 — The 192nd Medical Group, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, provided operational support to the medical thread during Bold Quest 2024 from Oct. 21 to Nov. 2, 2024, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina... MORE

Military members assess simulated casualty on a stretcher inside a medical tent.

192nd Wing appoints new dedicated crew chiefs
November 27, 2024 — The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, recognized 11 Airmen with the 192nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 192nd Operations Group, for their technical knowledge, initiative and leadership during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony Nov. 16, 2024, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia... MORE

Group of Airmen sitting in chairs in front of F-22 Raptor.

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

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