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Virginia National Guard stages for winter weather response
January 24, 2026 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen staged Jan. 24, 2026, at VNG facilities across the Commonwealth to support the response to winter weather impacting Virginia...

VNG supports 75th Virginia Gubernatorial Inauguration
January 17, 2026 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supported the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as the 75th Governor of Virginia Jan. 17, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. VNG personnel conducted a variety of missions including a blank-fire artillery salute, playing ceremonial music and conducting a flyover with F-22 fighter jets. A formation of Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen also led the inaugural parade...

Finnish strategy chief visits the Virginia Air National Guard
January 13, 2026 — Virginia Army and Air National Guard senior leaders welcomed distinguished visitors from the Finnish Defense Forces Dec. 11, 20205, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, and at the VNG Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. ...

VNG to support 75th Virginia Gubernatorial Inauguration
January 5, 2026 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will be on duty Jan. 17, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia, supporting the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as the 75th Governor of Virginia...

Governor-elect Spanberger to reappoint Ring as Adjutant General
January 5, 2026 — Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger will reappoint Maj. Gen. James W. Ring as the Adjutant General of Virginia according to an announcement made Jan. 5, 2026...

Kipling appointed as deputy secretary of veterans and defense affairs
January 5, 2026 — Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed retired Virginia Army National Guard Col. Lesley Kipling to serve as the deputy secretary of veterans and defense affairs, according to an announcement made Jan. 5, 2025...

Former AG Williams named Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
December 22, 2025 — Retired Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, who served as the 28th Adjutant General of Virginia, was selected by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to serve as the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, according to a news release from the incoming governor’s communications team Dec. 22, 2025. ...

Senior leaders recognize DMA state employees during luncheon
December 17, 2025 — Brig. Gen. Todd H. Hubbard, the Virginia National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, and Col. Eric L. Quinn, Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett garrison commander, recognized and thanked Department of Military Affairs employees during an employee appreciation luncheon Dec. 16, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. ...

First Formation streamlines new VaARNG Soldier onboarding process
November 26, 2025 — The Virginia Army National Guard held its inaugural First Formation, a concept designed to help integrate new Soldiers into the organization, Nov. 6, 2025, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. ...

Financial support available to Virginia National Guardsmen
November 4, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard has multiple resources ready to help service members and their families navigate difficult financial situations, including government shutdowns, designed to help those in the VNG family cope during hardships. ...

Major update to state awards regulations published
October 23, 2025 — Effective immediately, the Virginia National Guard has updated its primary regulation governing state military awards to reflect procedural changes and introduce new recognitions...

VaARNG NCO receives direct commission
October 21, 2025 — Family, friends and fellow service members gathered to witness a defining moment in the military career of Trevor W. Dunkle, as he was promoted from sergeant first class to second lieutenant through the highly-selective direct commission program Oct. 18, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. ...

Red Dragons participate in Finnish sniper competition
October 20, 2025 — A team of Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team competed in the HÄYHÄ Finnish Sniper Competition Sept. 5 - 7, 2025, in Pahkajärvi, Finland. ...

VNG participates in counter-mobility operations exchange in Finland
October 3, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen participated in the Finnish Engineer Platoon Counter-Mobility Operations 25 course Aug. 25 - 29, 2025, at the Kainuu Brigade in Kajaani, Finland...

VaARNG Soldiers conduct CBRN exercise in Finland
September 30, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Troutville-based 229th Chemical Company, 329th Regional Support Group, and Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team conducted a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear exchange with members of the Finnish Defense Forces during Exercise Karelian Stronghold Sept. 1 - 5, 2025, near Helsinki, Finland. ...

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