Virginia National Guard

Virginia National Guard Black Hawk helicopter headed to Florida
October 8, 2024 — A Virginia National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crew and members of the Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scuba Rescue Team deployed from Sandston, Virginia, to Florida Oct. 8, 2024, to provide support for expected impacts of Hurricane Milton... MORE

VNG aviation crews depart for Hurricane Milton support mission

Virginia National Guard continues support after Hurricane Helene
October 4, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard continues to support response efforts after Hurricane Helene with troops staged Oct. 4, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia. Approximately 20 Soldiers with tactical trucks remain on duty with the ability to conduct transportation, debris reduction and commodity distribution missions... MORE

VNG staged, ready in Abingdon, Roanoke for possible severe weather response operations
September 27, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard staged approximately 20 Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high mobility transportation Sept. 26, 2024, in the Abingdon area in order to support the response to potential impacts of Hurricane Helene. The VNG also staged two Black Hawk helicopters with transport, damage assessment and rescue hoist capabilities in the Roanoke area... MORE

AG announces senior leader assignments
August 15, 2024 — Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, made a series of senior leader assignment announcements for command, Virginia National Guard Joint Staff and Virginia Army National Guard Staff positions July 16, July 30 and Aug. 6, 2024... 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

29th ID Band commemorates D-Day anniversary at home, abroad
July 4, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Troutville-based 29th Infantry Division Band conducted a unique and historic annual training in June 2024, helping commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, both here in the United States as well as in Normandy, France... MORE

29th ID Band performs D-Day anniversary performances at home, abroad

80th anniversary of D-Day observed abroad, at home
June 13, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers paid tribute to the valor, fidelity and sacrifice of the U.S. and Allied Forces who participated in the June 1944 invasion of Normandy and commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day at multiple events on and around June 6, 2024, in France, Virginia and Louisiana... MORE

SMR employees honored at DMA luncheon
June 4, 2024 — Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and retired Col. Everton E. Nevers, the Virginia Department of Military Affairs Chief Operations Officer, presented DMA state employees awards and recognitions during a luncheon May 22, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. ... MORE

Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony honors the fallen
June 3, 2024 — Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country were honored at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony May 27, 2024, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

 Virginia signs state partnership agreement with Finland
May 6, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard formalized its partnership with the Finnish Defense Forces during a signing ceremony May 2, 2024, at the Finnish Ministry of Defense in Helsinki, Finland... MORE

Youngkin announces VNG to formalize partnership with Finland
May 2, 2024 — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced May 2, 2024, the Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Finland for the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program... MORE

Youngkin announces VNG to formalize partnership with Finland, signs state partnership agreement

Flora retires after more than 36 years of service
April 17, 2024 — Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora celebrated more than 36 years of military service with family, friends and fellow service members at a retirement ceremony April 12, 2024, at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, presided over the ceremony... MORE

VNG Chaplains gather for joint sustainment training
April 15, 2024 — More than 40 chaplains and religious affairs specialists personnel from the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force came together for a two-day Joint Chaplain Annual Sustainment Training event April 13-14, 2024, at the Virginia National Guard’s Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia... MORE

VNG, VDF Chaplains gather for joint sustainment training

Salmon, Batterton selected for new positions, promotions
April 15, 2024 — Maj. Gen. Bryan E. Salmon has been selected to serve as the United States Air Force Special Assistant to the Director of the Air National Guard at National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia, according to an announcement made April 9, 2024, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia. Brig. Gen. Christopher Batterton has been selected to succeed Salmon as the Assistant Adjutant General for Air National Guard Strategic Initiatives... MORE

Commander of Finnish Air Force meets with VNG leaders
April 10, 2024 — Finnish Maj. Gen. Juha-Pekka Keränen, commander of the Finnish Air Force, met with Virginia National Guard leaders April 8, 2024, during a visit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia... MORE

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