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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...

VNG Soldiers conduct mountain warfare exchange in Tajikistan
May 14, 2026 — Eight Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers conducted a mountain warfare exchange with members of the Tajik military April 27 – May 1, 2026, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan...

VNG strengthens partnership with Tajikistan through medical exchange
March 5, 2026 — Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to Detachment 1, 192nd Medical Group, 192nd Wing conducted a combat medical exchange with members of the Tajikistan armed forces Feb. 2 - 6, 2026, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan...

183rd RTI hosts Tajik partners, train on counterterrorism
February 5, 2026 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, completed a landmark training mission with members of the Tajikistan Special Forces Jan. 19-30, 2026, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. ...

329th Soldiers conduct maintenance exchange in Finland
August 21, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a maintenance exchange with members of the Finnish Defense Forces July 23- Aug. 12, 2025, in Finland...

VNG Soldiers, Airmen participate in Regional Cooperation 25
July 18, 2025 — Seven Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen participated in U.S. Central Command’s annual Regional Cooperation exercise June 15-27, 2025, at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts...

TAG, CSEL conduct key leader engagements in Tajikistan
July 14, 2025 — Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Command Master Sgt. John Nye, the Virginia National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader, conducted key leader engagements with senior Tajikistan officials June 23 and 24, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. ...

VNG conducts military decision making process exchange in Tajikistan
June 24, 2025 — Five Virginia National Guard members conducted a staff officer exchange with members of the Tajikistan Armed Forces June 9 - 13, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The engagement was conducted in support of the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program, in which Virginia and Tajikistan have been formal partners since 2003...

Bilateral affairs officers serve as vital connection between VNG, SPP partners
June 2, 2025 — As part of the National Guard State Partnership Program, Virginia is paired with both Finland and Tajikistan to engage in a wide array of military activities, ranging from joint training exercises and subject matter expert exchanges to disaster response and humanitarian aid initiatives. Key components of these SPP relationships are the work and dedication of bilateral affairs officers — Virginia National Guard officers who live in Finland and Tajikistan and manage defense and security cooperation between Virginia and the officers’ host countries...

VNG Soldiers conduct mountain warfare exchange in Tajikistan
May 5, 2025 — Three Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers conducted a mountain warfare exchange with members of the Tajik military April 21 - 25, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The engagement was conducted in support of the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program, in which Virginia and Tajikistan have been formal partners since 2003...

VNG Soldiers conduct close-quarters battle exchange in Tajikistan
April 22, 2025 — Four Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers conducted a close-quarters battle exchange with members of the Tajik military April 7 - 11, 2025, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan...

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...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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