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229th MPs return to U.S. after CENTCOM mobilization
June 17, 2026
— Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Hanover-based 229th Military Police Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group returned to the United States June 13, 2026, following their federal active duty deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. ...
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VNG supports D-Day anniversary ceremony in Bedford
June 8, 2026
— Virginia National Guard senior leaders and Soldiers participated in the 82nd D-Day Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony June 6, 2026, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of the memorial’s existence. ...
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183rd RTI, Tajiks conduct patrolling exchanges in Tajikistan, Virginia
June 8, 2026
— Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers conducted an urban patrolling operations exchange with members of the Tajik military in May both in Tajikistan and at Fort Pickett...
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DMA employees at Fort Pickett recognized during appreciation luncheon
June 4, 2026
— Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, Col. Eric Quinn, Fort Pickett garrison commander, and retired Col. Everton E. Nevers, the Virginia Department of Military Affairs Chief of Staff, presented awards to DMA workers during a state employee recognition luncheon May 28, 2026, at Fort Pickett, Virginia...
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Departure ceremony marks start of VNG fixed wing unit’s mobilization
June 4, 2026
— Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Chesterfield-based Detachment 1, Charlie Company, 2-245th Aviation Regiment, conducted a departure ceremony and officially began their federal active duty May 27, 2026, in Chesterfield, Virginia...
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Virginia remembers fallen at 2026 Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony
June 3, 2026
— Virginia’s senior leaders honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. Governor Abigail Spanberger and First Gentleman Adam Spanberger, and retired Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, and his wife Cheryl Williams, placed memorial wreaths to honor the fallen...
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Virginia National Guard celebrates 419 years of service
May 19, 2026
— The Virginia National Guard celebrated its 419th birthday May 14, 2026, during a ceremony in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger provided remarks, while retired Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, read aloud the birthday proclamation. ...
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Newest VNG Soldiers recognized during Military Signing Day
May 18, 2026
— Thirty-nine of the Virginia Army National Guard’s newest recruits participated in the Virginia Department of Veteran Services’ Military Signing Day, held May 8, 2026, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. ...
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Chaplain Sprouse promoted to brigadier general
May 12, 2026
— The Virginia National Guard’s Col. Benjamin Sprouse pinned on the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony May 3, 2026, at the VNG’s Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia...
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116th MBCT tests new tech during live-fire exercise
April 24, 2026
— Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Brig. Gen. Rusty McGuire, the Assistant Adjutant General - Army Strategic Initiatives, saw some of the unit’s new capabilities put into practice during a multi-domain live-fire exercise April 18, 2026, at Fort Pickett, Virginia...
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Newton, Cooper tops at VaARNG Best Warrior Competition
March 17, 2026
— Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion and the Staunton-based 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team took top honors at the 2026 VaARNG Best Warrior Competition, held March 11 - 15, 2026, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. ...
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Ceremony marks 25th anniversary of 203rd RED HORSE plane crash
March 5, 2026
— The Virginia Air National Guard’s 203rd RED HORSE Squadron conducted a memorial ceremony March 3, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to recognize the 25th anniversary of a plane crash which claimed the lives of 18 VaANG Airmen and three Florida Army National Guard aviators. ...
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Spanberger commends VNG during legislative reception
February 12, 2026
— Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and alumni attended a legislative reception hosted by the Virginia National Guard Association Feb. 5, 2026, at the Library of Virginia in Richmond...
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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...
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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...
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