Virginia National Guard

Mother, mentors provide guiding light for engineer captain
March 28, 2024 — When Capt. Catherine Bean raised the idea of joining the military, her mother was an immediate voice of support. At the time, Bean was still in high school. She wanted to join the military, but she also wanted to attend college. With her mother’s guidance, she researched ROTC programs. Then, the two hit the road, logging hundreds of miles together as they visited universities that could offer Bean an ROTC scholarship. Eventually, Bean settled on the Army ROTC program at the University of Mississippi... MORE

Capt. Catherine Bean, on the far right, poses with friends and peers. (Courtesy photo)

116th IBCT’s Cooper, 329th’s Bradner are VaARNG best warriors
March 22, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers representing the Staunton-based 116th infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Virginia Beach-based 329th Regional Support Group claimed top honors at the 2024 Virginia Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition March 14 - 17, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. ... MORE

529th CSSB takes responsibility for sustainment mission in Poland
March 12, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion unfurled its organizational colors and took responsibility for logistics, maintenance, and supply missions from the U.S. Army Reserve’s 787th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion during a ceremony March 11, 2024, at Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland... MORE

229th MPs conduct checkpoint security exchange in Tajikistan
February 27, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Hanover-based 229th Military Police Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a border checkpoint military security exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan Feb. 19 - 23, 2024, in Dusti, Tajikistan. ... MORE

529th CSSB validated, ready for mission in Poland
February 20, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion have been validated for their upcoming federal active duty mission to Poland after conducting a collective training exercise Feb. 12-16, 2024, at Fort Cavazos, Texas.“We received some terrific training over the past few weeks from our... MORE

529th CSSB begins federal duty ahead of deployment to Poland
January 30, 2024 — Approximately 70 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to Headquarters, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group marked the start of its federal active-duty mobilization with a departure ceremony Jan. 28, 2024, in Virginia Beach, Virginia... MORE

Building Strong and Ready Teams training aids 529th Soldiers prior to deployment
January 26, 2024 — The Virginia Army National Guard Chaplain Corps conducted its first Building Strong and Ready Teams training Jan. 18, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. This event was conducted for members of the Virginia Beach- based Headquarters Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, which is scheduled to deploy to Poland later this month... MORE

Martin takes command of VaARNG from Gallagher
January 11, 2024 — Col. Charles B. Martin Jr. was promoted to brigadier general and formally took command of the Virginia Army National Guard from Brig. Gen. K. Weedon Gallagher during a change of command ceremony Jan. 6, 2024, at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

VNG conducts medical evacuation exchange in Tajikistan
January 8, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers conducted a medical evacuation tactics exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan Dec. 4-9, 2023, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in support of the Department of Defense's State Partnership Program, in which Virginia and Tajikistan have been partners since 2003. ... MORE

Martin to succeed Gallagher as VNG Assistant Adjutant General - Army
November 14, 2023 — Col. Charles B. Martin Jr. will succeed Brig. Gen. K. Weedon Gallagher as the Virginia National Guard’s Assistant Adjutant General - Army according to an announcement made Nov. 6, 2023, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia... MORE

VNG chaplain participates in International Young Chaplains Course in Finland
October 18, 2023 — First Lt. Stanley Bouadi, a chaplain assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group participated in the International Young Chaplains Course with military chaplains from 12 other nations Sept. 25-29, 2023, in Helsinki, Finland. ... 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

1030th Transportation Soldiers travel to South Korea for Ulchi Freedom Shield 23
October 11, 2023 — More than 30 Virginia National Guard Soldiers from the Gate City-based Headquarters Detachment, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group traveled to Camp Humphreys, Korea, to participate in Ulchi Freedom Shield 23 Aug. 18- 30, 2023... MORE

1173rd conducts real-world transportation mission in Pennsylvania
September 12, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 1173rd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a transportation and storage reform mission during their annual training July 9-21, 2023, at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. ... 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

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