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1033rd ESC supports exercise Khaan Quest in Mongolia
July 22, 2026 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Cedar Bluff-based 1033rd Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group supported a multi-national exercise in Mongolia during the unit’s annual training. ... MORE

180th ESC returns to Virginia after mobilization to Horn of Africa
July 9, 2026 — Approximately 120 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, returned home from their federal mobilization July 9, 2026, after completing their mission with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa... MORE

180th ESC returns after mobilization to Horn of Africa

180th ESC named top Army National Guard engineer company
July 8, 2026 — The Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group was named the most outstanding engineer company in the Army National Guard by the Society of American Engineers during a ceremony May 21, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. ... MORE

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. ... MORE

229th MPs return to U.S. after successful deployment

Glass takes command of 237th Engineers
May 18, 2026 — Capt. Daniel B. Glass took command of the West Point-based 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group from Capt. Trevon S. Johnson during a change of command ceremony April 10, 2026, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. ... MORE

180th ESC completes historic equipment movement in Africa
January 7, 2026 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group completed a historic equipment movement while on federal active duty supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Dec. 3, 2025. ... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group load a Caterpillar D6K Dozer onto a West Virginia Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules

Senior enlisted leader assignments announced for 116th MBCT, 183rd RTI and 192nd Wing
December 16, 2025 — New senior noncommissioned officers are taking responsibility in the Virginia Army and Air National Guards, according to announcements made by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia... MORE

VDF Chaplain joins VaARNG ranks
November 17, 2025 — A Virginia Defense Force chaplain formally swore in and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Virginia Army National Guard Oct. 29, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

180th Engineer Support Company officially begins mission in Horn of Africa
November 17, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard’s Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company officially begin their mission to support Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa with a transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 20, 2025, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti... MORE

180th Engineers begin federal active duty mobilization
September 18, 2025 — Approximately 130 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group marked the beginning of their federal active duty mobilization with a departure ceremony Sept. 8, 2025, in Powhatan, Virginia. ... MORE

Company command team furls unit guidon during departure ceremony

1033rd Soldiers construct parking areas, walking trail at national park
July 28, 2025 — Approximately 40 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Cedar Bluff-based 1033rd Engineer Support Company constructed two parking areas, a walking trail and installed a split-rail fence during their annual training July 12-25, 2025, at the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park in Middletown, Virginia... MORE

Virginia National Guard leaders from the state, brigade and battalion level visit Soldiers assigned to the Cedar Bluff-based 1033rd Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group constructing a parking area and walking trail July 21, 2025, at the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park in Middletown, Virginia. The leaders met with U.S. National Park rangers, learned more about the project and the park, thanked Soldiers for their service and presented challenge coins to recognize outstanding duty performance. The project is part of the Innovative Readiness Training program where engineers put their military skills to work on community service projects approved by National Guard Bureau.

Plus One Day brings morale boost to 276th Engineers
July 28, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a Plus One Day with their loved ones July 18, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia, during the unit’s annual training. ... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conduct a Plus One Day with their loved ones July 18, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia, during the unit’s annual training. During the event, Soldiers’ family members and significant others observed quarry operations, got hands-on with engineer equipment at a current project site and took a tour of recovery vehicles and maintenance equipment.

229th MPs begin customs operations during federal mobilization
July 28, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard’s Hanover-based 229th Military Police Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group took responsibility for a U.S. Central Command customs operations mission during a transfer of authority ceremony July 6, 2025, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. ... MORE

VNG Endurance Team Soldiers compete at All-Guard Marathon Trials
June 3, 2025 — Four Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers from the Virginia National Guard Endurance Team competed in the All-Guard Marathon Trials May 4, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Lincoln Marathon, for an opportunity to earn a spot on the All-Guard Competition Team. ... MORE

VNG Endurance Team Soldiers compete for spot on All-Guard Team

237th Engineers train with Finnish counterparts during Arctic Forge 25
March 10, 2025 — A platoon of Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the West Point-based 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group recently took part in a cold-weather training exercise with the Finnish Defense Force, marking a milestone in the VNG's partnership with Finland... MORE

VNG Combat Engineers train with Finnish counterparts during Arctic Forge 25

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