Virginia National Guard

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

VNG, Finland participate in Arctic Interest Council conference
March 7, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard Management Group, in coordination with the Virginia National Guard, hosted the National Guard Arctic Interest Council annual conference Feb. 11 - 12, 2025, in Springfield, Virginia. ... MORE

VNG conducts officer and NCO development exchange in Tajikistan
February 25, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conducted an exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan focusing on noncommissioned officer and junior officer development Feb. 17-21, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan... MORE

29th ID Soldiers conduct UAS exchange in Tajikistan
January 21, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division conducted an unmanned air systems exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan Jan. 13-17, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan... MORE

Red Dragons conduct infantry exchange in Finland
January 9, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted an infantry exchange with Finnish Defense Forces Nov. 16 - 24, 2024, in Finland. ... MORE

VNG leaders observe defense exercise in Finland
October 15, 2024 — Virginia National Guard senior leaders and Soldiers traveled to Finland to observe Exercise Karelian Stronghold alongside key senior leaders within the Finnish Defense Forces Sept. 1 - 7, 2024, at multiple locations in Finland. ... MORE

Virginia National Guard expands relationship with Finnish Army commander
October 14, 2024 — Virginia National Guard leadership hosted Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki, commander of the Finnish Army, during a bilateral engagement Oct 12, 2024, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The visit was conducted in support of the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program, in which Virginia and Finland became partners earlier in 2024... MORE

VNG senior enlisted leaders meet with Finnish counterparts
September 11, 2024 — Virginia National Guard senior enlisted leadership traveled to Finland Aug. 19- 23, 2024, to collaborate with members of the Finnish Defence Forces on a plan for joint enlisted training and exercise and development for 2025 to 2027... MORE

Unit certification a key accomplishment during Cyber Shield
July 1, 2024 — As National Guard and Reserve Soldiers and Airmen joined civilian cyber professionals and international partners for Cyber Shield 24 from May 31 to June 15, 2024, the Virginia National Guard’s 91st Cyber Brigade conducted CERTEX 24 to validate multiple units for future Title 10 active-duty federal mobilizations. Both exercises were hosted at the VNG’s State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for the first time... MORE

276th Engineers conduct mountain warfare exchange with Tajik partners
May 20, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Petersburg-based 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a mountain warfare exchange with Tajik military forces Apr. 29 - May 3, 2024, in Romit, Tajikistan. ... MORE

Hubbard conducts key leader engagements in Tajikistan
May 13, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Todd H. Hubbard, the Virginia National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, conducted key leader engagements with senior leaders from the Republic of Tajikistan April 29 - May 3, 2024, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. ... MORE

 Virginia signs state partnership agreement with Finland
May 6, 2024 — The Virginia National Guard formalized its partnership with the Finnish Defense Forces during a signing ceremony May 2, 2024, at the Finnish Ministry of Defense in Helsinki, Finland... MORE

Youngkin announces VNG to formalize partnership with Finland
May 2, 2024 — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced May 2, 2024, the Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Finland for the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program... MORE

Youngkin announces VNG to formalize partnership with Finland, signs state partnership agreement

VNG Soldiers conduct communications exchange with Tajik partners
April 1, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 91st Cyber Brigade and the Virginia Army National Guard’s G6 section conducted a communications exchange with the Republic of Tajikistan March 25 – 29, 2024, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. ... MORE

RTI instructors conduct infantry tactics exchange in Tajikistan
March 14, 2024 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Barfoot-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute conducted an infantry tactics exchange with soldiers from the Republic of Tajikistan March 3 - 8, 2024, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. ... MORE

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