Virginia National Guard

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

149th Fighter Squadron welcomes Liggieri as new commander
August 3, 2024 — The 149th Fighter Squadron, recognized as the oldest unit assigned to the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomed Lt. Col. Peter “Sly” Liggieri, former 149th FS deputy commander, as the new squadron commander during a change of command ceremony Aug. 3, 2024... MORE

Col. Andrew M. Weidner, left, passes the 149th Fighter Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Peter “Sly” Liggieri.

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

VaANG top performers recognized at annual awards ceremony
February 14, 2024 — The Virginia Air National Guard held its annual awards ceremony to recognize the 2023 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Feb. 3, 2024, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, in Hampton, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Catherine M. Jumper, Virginia Air National Guard commander, and Col. Brock E. Lange, 192nd Wing commander, hosted the event and presented awards alongside Chief Master Sgt. Ian D. Stegherr, Virginia Air National Guard state command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Sean J. Fretwell, 192nd Wing command chief... MORE

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)

192nd Wing welcomes Lange as new commander
September 9, 2023 — Col. Brock “Magma” Lange took command of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing from Col. Christopher “Skosh” Batterton during a change of command ceremony Sept. 9, 2023, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia... MORE

Brig. Gen. Jumper hands 192nd Wing guidon to Col. Lange.

192nd Medical Group completes annual training in San Diego
September 2, 2023 — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Medical Group, 192nd Wing, sent 17 members to California to complete their Medical Facility Annual Training Aug. 22–Sept. 2, 2023, at Naval Medical Center San Diego... MORE

Five members pose for photo, three in OCPs and two in blue scrubs.

192nd Maintenance Group recognizes new commander
August 14, 2023 — Col. Timothy M. “Splash” Strouse promoted to colonel and assumed command of the 192nd Maintenance Group from Col. Matthew R. Hummel, Aug. 6, 2023, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia... MORE

Col. Chris Batterton passes 192nd MXG guidon to Col. Timothy Strouse.

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