Virginia National Guard

Nevers to succeed Mercer as Department of Military Affairs chief operations officer
October 18, 2023 — Retired Col. Everton E. Nevers has been selected to succeed retired Brig. Gen. Walter L. Mercer as the chief operations officer for the Virginia Department of Military Affairs, according to an announcement made Oct. 13, 2023, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia... MORE

529th CSSB to mobilize for federal duty in Europe
October 18, 2023 — Approximately 70 Soldiers assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Headquarters, 329th Regional Support Group will enter federal active service for duty in Poland in January 2024, according to an announcement made Oct. 18, 2023, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia... MORE

529th CSSB Soldiers endure heat, gain valuable training during JRTC rotation

Joint resolution recognizes 20th anniversary of VNG partnership with Tajikistan
October 3, 2023 — Del. David Reid and State Senator Bryce Reeves presented House Joint Resolution No. 673 commending the 20th anniversary of Virginia National Guard’s State Partnership Program with the Republic of Tajikistan to Gen. Col. Rajabali Rahmonali Sept. 20, 2023, in Richmond, Virginia... MORE

Proclamation recognizes 20th anniversary of VNG partnership with Tajikistan

SMR DMA employees celebrated at 2023 Fall Festival
October 2, 2023 — Virginia Department of Military Affairs employees attended the 2023 DMA Fall Festival Sept. 22, 2023, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In addition to the catered lunch, Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, retired Brig. Gen. Walt Mercer, the DMA Chief Operations Officer, and Col. James C. Shaver, Fort Barfoot garrison commander, thanked the group for their hard work and dedication and presented awards to a number of SMR employees... MORE

VNG staged, ready in Hampton Roads area for possible severe weather response operations
September 23, 2023 — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 35 Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high water transportation Sept. 23, 2023, at VNG facilities in the Hampton Roads area in order to support the response to impacts of Tropical Storm Ophelia... MORE

529th CSSB Soldiers endure heat, gain valuable training during JRTC rotation
September 6, 2023 — Approximately 60 Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted Joint Readiness Training Center rotation 23-8.05 July 6 to Aug. 6, 2023, at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. Conducted in support of the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 529th... MORE

Celebration marks new recruiting storefront in Roanoke
August 15, 2023 — The Virginia Army National celebrated the opening of their new Roanoke-area recruiting storefront with a ribbon cutting and open house Aug. 12, 2023, in Roanoke, Virginia... MORE

Cyber Fortress 2.0 tests Virginia's cyber response plan
August 10, 2023 — The Virginia National Guard hosted Cyber Fortress 2.0 from July 10-21, 2023, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The exercise brought together state and federal organizations who will respond in a real-world cyber incident and provided an opportunity to test Virginia’s cyber response plan and better prepare for future collective responses... MORE

TF Cardinal returns to Virginia after mission in Texas
August 9, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen deployed as Task Force Cardinal returned to Virginia Aug. 1, 2023, after supporting Operation Lone Star in Texas since July 8... MORE

Lange to succeed Batterton as commander of 192nd Wing
August 9, 2023 — Col. Brock E. Lange will succeed Col. Christopher G. Batterton as commander of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing, according to an announcement made July 27, 2023, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia. A change of command ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 9 at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. ... MORE

DiNonno takes command of 29th Infantry Division
August 8, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Joseph DiNonno took command of the 29th Infantry Division from Maj. Gen. John Rhodes Aug. 5, 2023, on the Long Parade Ground at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, presided over the exchange of organizational colors signifying the transfer of command from Rhodes to DiNonno.“Today we look... MORE

29th Infantry Division welcomes Hawley as top NCO
August 7, 2023 — Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Hawley took responsibility as the 29th Infantry Division’s top noncommissioned officer from Command Sgt. Maj. Daryl Plude during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug 5, 2023, at the Long Parade Ground, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, presided over the ceremony which... MORE

VNG Soldiers and Airmen complete first two weeks supporting Operation Lone Star in Texas
July 24, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen completed their second full week supporting Operation Lone Star July 24, 2023. The troops are staffing observation posts and conducting roving patrols along the border between Texas and Mexico to observe and detect potential illegal border crossings and criminal activities and report to Texas law enforcement authorities... MORE

Va. National Guard troops depart for Texas border support mission
July 8, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen departed for Texas July 8, 2023, where they will assist the Texas Military Department and Operation Lone Star border security operation... MORE

Ring takes command of VNG as Adjutant General of Virginia
June 8, 2023 — Brig. Gen. James W. Ring took command of the Virginia National Guard as the Adjutant General of Virginia from Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams and was promoted to major general during a ceremony June 3, 2023, at the VNG Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia... MORE

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