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VaANG Airmen bridge gap between F-22, F-35
April 7, 2026 — In the high-stakes world of fifth-generation warfare, the difference between a mission’s success and failure often comes down to how quickly a jet can get back in the air. For the Airmen of the 192nd Wing, that means being ready for anything—even if the jet in front of them isn't the F-22 Raptor they’re used to... MORE

Four U.S. Air Force service members in camouflage uniforms walk together across a wet airfield, with several F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets parked in the background.

Finnish strategy chief visits the Virginia Air National Guard
January 22, 2026 — The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, hosted an official visit for distinguished visitors from the Finnish Defence Forces Dec. 11, 2025, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. Senior leaders within the VaANG welcomed Maj. Gen. Sami Nurmi, Finnish Defence Forces deputy chief of staff for strategy, for an official visit to the wing... MORE

VaANG’s Bosslift event enhances military-civilian partnerships
September 11, 2025 — Strengthening ties between the military and civilian sectors, the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, hosted the 2025 Bosslift event on Sept. 6 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. Organized by the VaANG Military and Family Readiness office and the Virginia Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, this event provided civilian employers with an opportunity to experience firsthand the training and dedication of their Air National Guard employees. The 2025 Bosslift, part of the Virginia ESGR outreach, aimed to bridge the gap between civilian workplaces and National Guard responsibilities... MORE

Group of civilian employers and military personnel posing for a group photo with a red walkway and Air Force symbol, KC-135 in the background

Virginia Air National Guard welcomes its first Warrant Officer
September 11, 2025 — The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard’s Chief Warrant Officer 2 J. Anthony Dell graduated from Warrant Officer Training School May 21, 2025, at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. He returned to the VaANG and is serving as the wing’s first warrant officer since the U.S. Air Force discontinued the rank in 1959... MORE

CWO2 Dell stands at attention while his family members pin on his new warrant officer 2 rank.

Virginia Air National Guard’s Eleanor Warren named among USAF’s top 12 Airmen of 2025
August 25, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force announced the service’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025, including members from across active duty, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve. Among those named is the Virginia Air National Guard’s Senior Airman Eleanor R. Warren, a geospatial intelligence analyst assigned to the 192nd Wing’s Intelligence Squadron... MORE

Staff Sgt. Eleanor Warren smiles, holding papers with maps in background

192nd Medical Group supports Bold Quest 2024
December 16, 2024 — The 192nd Medical Group, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, provided operational support to the medical thread during Bold Quest 2024 from Oct. 21 to Nov. 2, 2024, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina... MORE

Military members assess simulated casualty on a stretcher inside a medical tent.

192nd Wing appoints new dedicated crew chiefs
November 27, 2024 — The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, recognized 11 Airmen with the 192nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 192nd Operations Group, for their technical knowledge, initiative and leadership during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony Nov. 16, 2024, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia... MORE

Group of Airmen sitting in chairs in front of F-22 Raptor.

192nd demonstrates new mobile kitchen at ANG Congressional Day
September 17, 2024 — Airmen from the 192nd Support Squadron, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, demonstrated the capabilities of their new mobile kitchen, the Expandable Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen, during the cookies for congressional delegates event Sept. 6, 2024, at the Air National Guard Congressional Day... MORE

Group photo of Deputy Director, Air National Guard, with Airmen

203rd RED HORSE enhances operational readiness through deployment for training at Lajes Field
August 28, 2024 — Airmen with the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard participated in a deployment for training July 14-26, 2024, at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal... MORE

Guarding Hearts: 192nd Wing couples strengthen relationships with Strong Bonds
August 4, 2024 — Laughter echoed through the halls of the Founders Inn & Spa as couples from the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, traded military uniforms for casual wear at a weekend retreat designed to strengthen their bonds... MORE

192nd Wing, Chesterfield County Police Department: A partnership in preparedness
August 1, 2024 — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing and the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Special Response Unit partnered to conduct Rapid Response Force training Aug. 1, 2024, highlighting the dual role citizen Airmen play in ensuring public safety. Maintaining well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during national emergencies is at the core of the Air National Guard mission... MORE

Two police officers demonstrating techniques to line of Airmen behind them.

192nd Operations Group promotes deputy commander to group commander
March 12, 2024 — The 192nd Operations Group, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony March 1, 2024, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia... MORE

Two Air Force officers holding a guidon, smiling for photo

Burge takes command of 192nd Mission Support Group
January 26, 2024 — The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomed Col. Manaal I. Burge as the new commander of the 192nd Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony Jan. 6, 2024, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, in Hampton, Virginia... MORE

Two military members holding a guidon, smiling for photo.

VaANG’s 185th Cyberspace Operations Squadron officially opens new headquarters
December 21, 2023 — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 185th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 192nd Operations Group, 192nd Wing, held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its state-of-the-art cyberspace facility Dec. 1, 2023, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. This milestone begins a new chapter for the history of the 185th COS, also known as “the Bats,” and marks the 192nd Wing’s first purpose-built structure since its move from Sandston to Langley in 2007... MORE

Four military members holding yellow ribbon, one cutting with scissors.

13th ANG Command Chief visits the VaANG
November 8, 2023 — The Air National Guard’s 13th Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams visited the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing and its enlisted force Oct. 14, 2023, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Maurice L. Williams, center, command chief, Air National Guard, speaks to junior enlisted members of the Virginia Air National Guard during a visit to the 192nd Wing Oct. 14, 2023, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Williams emphasized to the Airmen the importance of mission and vision statements, having one-on-one briefs with new members, and communicating to all junior enlisted ranks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kellyann Elish)

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