Brig. Gen. K. Weedon Gallagher, Virginia National Guard Land Component Commander, speaks to participants in the Virginia Department of Military Affairs’ mentorship program during an event Nov. 19, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Gallagher, who is also a small business owner on the civilian side, spoke about the importance of a strong and continuing relationship between the mentors and mentees. Walt Mercer, the DMA Chief Operations Officer, also spoke to the group, which is the DMA’s inaugural class of mentors and mentees.