Virginia National Guard

Cyber intelligence Airman draws inspiration from role models
February 24, 2021 — RICHMOND, Va. -- After enlisting in the Air Force Reserve in 2007 and serving more than a decade in the intelligence field, Master Sgt. Anthony Jones decided to make the jump to the Virginia Air National Guard to pursue a new challenge: cyber intelligence. Jones is now a cyber intelligence section chief for the 185th Cyber Operations Squadron, Virginia’s first cyber squadron charged with defense of the Air Force Information Network. ... MORE

VNG Soldiers, Airmen continue COVID-19 response support
February 24, 2021 — RICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 120 Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s COVID-19 testing task force are continuing operations in support of the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, even as their mission evolves to include support to vaccination clinics run by local health departments across the commonwealth. ... MORE

Financial counseling offered to VNG Soldiers returning from D.C.
February 23, 2021 — FORT PICKETT, Va. — As Virginia National Guard Soldiers returned from duty assisting law enforcement in Washington D.C., they began the reverse reception, staging, onward movement and integration process at Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett. As part of the process, Soldiers got the opportunity to visit with Virginia National Guard Family Programs representatives, including personal financial counselors, who are able to offer a wide range of knowledge and guidance aimed at helping the VNG’s personnel maintain financial health and readiness. ... MORE

Virginia National Guard supporting 59th Presidential Inauguration
January 15, 2021 — RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has approximately 2,400 personnel on the ground in Washington D.C. as of Jan. 14, 2021, assisting civilian law enforcement in protecting property and providing a safe environment for citizens to exercise their right to peacefully assemble and protest leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20... MORE

New year welcomes new command team for 192nd Wing
January 13, 2021 — JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.- The 192nd Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony Jan. 10, 2021, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Toni M. Lord, Air Component Commander, Virginia National Guard, presided over the ceremony where Brig. Gen. Mark D. Piper relinquished command to Col. Christopher G. Batterton... MORE

Virginia National Guard supporting security effort in Washington, D.C.
January 9, 2021 — RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has approximately 1,000 personnel on the ground in Washington D.C. as of Jan. 9, 2021, and additional personnel will join in the coming days to assist civilian law enforcement with security operations. The VNG plans to provide about 2,000 personnel total to join a force of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from neighboring states expected to reach 6,200 by the end of the weekend... MORE

Home for the holidays: 192nd Airmen return from deployment with active-duty counterparts
January 7, 2021 — Airmen from the Virginia Air National Guard were home just in time for the holidays after a rapid deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility (AOR). More than 35 members assigned to the 192nd Maintenance Group returned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia on Dec. 19, 2020, after the joint mobilization with the 1st Fighter Wing’s 94th Fighter Squadron... MORE

VNG COVID-19 response support will continue into 2021
December 16, 2020 — RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are continuing to provide COVID-19 pandemic response support to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Virginia Department of Health as 2020 draws to a close. Support will also continue into the new year after federal funding was extended for COVID-19 response through March 2021. ... MORE

Batterton to succeed Piper as the commander of 192nd Wing
December 2, 2020 — RICHMOND, Va. -- Col. Christopher G. Batterton will succeed Col. Mark Piper as the commander of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing based at Langley Air Force Base, according to an announcement made Nov. 6, 2020, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. The assignment is effective Jan. 3, 2021... MORE

Martin assumes command of 192nd Support Squadron
November 16, 2020 — JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Support Squadron gained a new commander, Maj. Fallon Martin, during an assumption of command ceremony Nov. 8, 2020, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia... MORE

VNG Soldiers, Airmen continue COVID-19 response support
November 5, 2020 — RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen continue to conduct COVID-19 response mission support across the commonwealth, providing key testing sample collection and personal protective equipment fit testing capabilities in support of the Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Department of Emergency Management. ... MORE

VaANG maintainers take home six annual awards, most prestigious in the field
November 4, 2020 — Two Virginia Air National Guard Airmen have been named winners for what’s known as the most prominent award in the Air Force maintenance field. Capt. Andrew Gibler and Master Sgt. William Marshall from the 192nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are this year’s Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Award winners at the Air National Guard-level. The two competed against Airmen from more than 80 other ANG units with flying missions and will go on to compete at the Air Force-level in the coming months. Winners at the Air Force-level receive their trophies from the current Chief of Staff of the Air Force in a special ceremony held at the Pentagon each year. ... MORE

192nd Medical Group supports Bold Quest
October 30, 2020 — Members of the Virginia Air National Guard 192nd Medical Group are providing daily symptom and temperature screenings for all on-site participants of Bold Quest 20.2, a U.S. Joint Staff sponsored capability demonstration on Camp Atterbury, Indiana... MORE

AG recognizes financial management, acquisition and internal review workforce
October 14, 2020 — RICHMOND, Va. — Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, recognized members of the Virginia National Guard’s financial management, acquisition and internal review workforce during an “All Hands” remote meeting Oct. 8, 2020... MORE

Airmen show support for former wingman with tribute run
October 7, 2020 — CARROLLTON, Va. - Airmen assigned to the 192nd Wing performed a socially distanced group run to show support for a former Airman who is battling cancer on Sept. 13, 2020. Retired Staff Sgt. Nicole Gicker, formerly a 192nd Intelligence Squadron intelligence operations specialist, was an avid runner and was well known for helping her fellow Airmen improve their physical fitness... MORE

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