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Reich named new VNG command senior enlisted leader
March 15, 2023
— Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich will succeed Chief Master Sgt. James J. Profita as the Virginia National Guard’s command senior enlisted leader, according to an announcement March 14, 2023, by the Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. Reich was serving as the acting CSEL following Profita’s retirement in September 2022 and was selected as the permanent replacement with an effective date of March 14...
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Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears commends Virginia National Guard
January 29, 2023
— Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears commended the Virginia National Guard for the organization's service to commonwealth and country at a reception hosted Jan. 26, 2023, by the Virginia National Guard Association in Richmond, Virginia...
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VNG State Military Reservation welcomes Huffman as new commander
December 16, 2022
— Lt. Col. Emily Huffman succeeded Lt. Col. Christopher Dunn as the commander of the Virginia National Guard’s State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, during a ceremony Dec. 16, 2022...
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Governor commends VNG, families after year busy with mobilizations
December 7, 2022
— Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and the First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin hosted a reception for Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and their families Dec. 4, 2022, at Virginia’s Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia, to recognize the families of those personnel who are currently on federal active duty deployments. ...
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Jumper promoted to brigadier general, takes command of Va. Air National Guard
November 18, 2022
— Col. Catherine M. Jumper, former director of air operations on the Virginia National Guard joint staff, was promoted to brigadier general in a ceremony Nov. 6, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia...
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Veterans Day observed across Virginia
November 13, 2022
— Virginia National Guard personnel honored the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the armed forces at ceremonies across Virginia Nov. 11, 2022, in honor of Veterans Day...
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Adjutant General of Virginia 2022 Veterans Day Message
November 11, 2022
— As the combat reserve of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force and part of Virginia’s multi-agency response capabilities, our team of Soldiers, Airmen, members of the Virginia Defense Force and our state and federal civilians are proud to join fellow Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors to keep our commonwealth and country safe...
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Cyber Fortress exercise brings together federal, state, private sector partners
October 10, 2022
— Approximately 20 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in the Cyber Fortress exercise with numerous public and private sector partners including Dominion Energy, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Virginia Department of Information Technology, the Virginia State Police and other local, state and federal organizations Sept. 21-30, 2022, in Richmond, Virginia...
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VNG supports statewide severe weather response
October 4, 2022
— After staging Soldiers and Airmen with tactical trucks and chain saws at multiple locations across the state for possible severe weather response, the Virginia National Guard transitioned back to routine operations Oct. 4, 2022...
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VNG State Tuition Assistance Program updated to reimbursement model
October 4, 2022
— Due to a change in state legislation, the Virginia National Guard’s State Tuition Assistance Program, or STAP, will move to a reimbursement model beginning Sept. 15, 2022, with the opening of the application period for the spring 2023 semester. Previously, grants provided under the STAP were paid directly to schools at the start of each semester. Under the new model, students who participate in STAP will be reimbursed following successful completion of their courses at the end of the semester. The change is the next step in the Adjutant General of Virginia’s long-term goal of having the General Assembly approve free tuition at Virginia colleges and universities for Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. ...
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Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible severe weather response operations
September 30, 2022
— The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 60 Soldiers and Airmen at key locations in the Abingdon, Roanoke, Richmond and Virginia Beach areas for possible severe weather response operations related to Hurricane Ian Sept. 30, 2022, and they are prepared to provide high mobility transportation and debris reduction assistance if needed...
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Virginia National Guard installation, brigade and battalion command selections announced
September 28, 2022
— The Adjutant General of Virginia announced officers who have been selected for command in the Virginia National Guard at the instillation, brigade and battalion level...
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VNG teams take second, third at regional marksmanship competition
September 19, 2022
— Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman assigned to units across the Commonwealth made a strong showing at the Marksmanship Advisory Council Region II match, with VNG teams taking second and third place overall at the competition Aug. 26 - 28, 2022, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. ...
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New Virginia National Guard incentive offering up to $750 for qualified enlistment referrals
September 15, 2022
— The Virginia National Guard is offering up to $750 to Virginia citizens who help grow the force with qualified leads who successfully enlist into the Virginia Army or Air National Guard. The initiative, called the Referral Enlistment Program, or REP, kicks off Sept. 15, 2022...
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34th CST tackles maritime operations in Maine
September 1, 2022
— Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team joined with their counterparts from the Maine National Guard for a maritime training exercise Aug. 1-5, 2022, in South Portland, Maine. ...
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