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October, 2024
VNG gearing up for Milton, winding down Helene support
October 9, 2024
— The Virginia National Guard is gearing up Oct. 9, 2024, to support Florida as they prepare for the expected impacts of Hurricane Milton while it winds down Hurricane Helene support in Virginia...
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Virginia National Guard Black Hawk helicopter headed to Florida
October 8, 2024
— A Virginia National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crew and members of the Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scuba Rescue Team deployed from Sandston, Virginia, to Florida Oct. 8, 2024, to provide support for expected impacts of Hurricane Milton...
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VNG AASF holds top spot for aviation maintenance readiness
October 7, 2024
— For three years running, the Virginia National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility has ranked first in the nation for equipment readiness. Located in Sandston, Virginia, next to Richmond International Airport, with an auxiliary location at the Chesterfield Executive Airport, the AASF is home to the VNG’s fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk and UH-72 Lakota helicopters. A dedicated team of around 50 full-time technicians maintains the fleet with just 25 percent of the personnel of a similarly-sized active duty organization, all while also ranking in the top ten nationally for operational tempo...
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HART makes first real-world rescues, prepares for Florida mission
October 7, 2024
— After years of intense training and planning, Virginia National Guard aviation crews and Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scuba Rescue Team members conducted real-world rescue hoists of stranded citizens Sept. 27 and 28, 2024, in and around Abingdon, Virginia...
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VNG Soldier helps preserve family's memories during flood response
October 7, 2024
— After finding a water-logged family photo album during Hurricane Helene response operations, Spc. Gabrielle Edens worked to find the owners and return their memories...
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New senior enlisted leaders for 116th IBCT, 329th RSG, MTC announced
October 4, 2024
— Command Sgt. Maj. Irving N. Reed, the Virginia Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major, announced the selection of new senior enlisted leaders for three VAARNG commands Oct. 4, 2024...
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Virginia National Guard continues support after Hurricane Helene
October 4, 2024
— The Virginia National Guard continues to support response efforts after Hurricane Helene with troops staged Oct. 4, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia. Approximately 20 Soldiers with tactical trucks remain on duty with the ability to conduct transportation, debris reduction and commodity distribution missions...
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