Virginia National Guard

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

First civilian receives payment for VNG Referral Enlistment Program
August 12, 2023 — Michelle Lard received a ceremonial check for $500 as part of her participation in the Virginia National Guard’s Referral Enlistment Program Aug. 6, 2023, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia... MORE

Engineers begin construction of new demo range at Fort Barfoot
June 22, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to engineer units from across the state had the unique opportunity to work together to begin construction on a new light demolition range during annual training June 3-17, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

1710th, 1032nd conduct transportation missions during AT
June 21, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group recently conducted various missions across the country in support of the Army Materiel Command during their annual training. ... MORE

Families get taste of annual training during 276th's "Plus One Day"
June 16, 2023 — Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group participated with family members and loved ones in the battalion’s inaugural Plus One Day June 9, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

“Plus One” day gives families glimpse into 276th’s annual training

576th EUD recognized as most outstanding engineer unit in Army National Guard
June 8, 2023 — The Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, received the 2022 Itschner Award as the most outstanding U.S. Army engineer company in the Army National Guard from the Society of American Military Engineers at the Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo on May 4, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

329th RSG conducts logistics and officer professional development exchange in Tajikistan
May 22, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 329th Regional Support Group conducted logistics and military decision making process exchanges with the Republic of Tajikistan May 8-12, 2023, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan... MORE

VNG MPs conduct border checkpoint security exchange in Tajikistan
April 21, 2023 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Hanover-based 229th Military Police Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a border checkpoint security military exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan April 10-14, 2023, at the border checkpoint in Dusti, Tajikistan... MORE

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