Virginia National Guard

Virginia National Guard Foundation supports VNG, VDF service members in need
March 26, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides emergency financial assistance in the form of grants to Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, members of the Virginia Defense Force, Virginia Department of Military Affairs employees and their families in order to enhance their health, safety, well-being and welfare. ... MORE

Virginia Army National Guard facilities team wins two national awards
March 24, 2025 — Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, recognized staff from the Virginia Army National Guard Construction and Facilities Management Office March 17, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia, for receiving two first place national-level awards at the 2025 Programming and Guidance Conference at the National Guard Professional Education Center in Little Rock, Arkansas... MORE

Virginia Guard facilities team wins two national awards

329th RSG’s Warren, 116th IBCT’s Garner tops at Best Warrior Competition
March 21, 2025 — Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 329th Regional Support Group and the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team took top honors at the 2025 VaARNG Best Warrior Competition March 13-16, 2025, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. ... MORE

VNG aviation crews train on fire suppression during Fort Barfoot prescribed burn
March 17, 2025 — Virginia National Guard aviation crews assigned to the Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division trained on aerial fire suppression with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters equipped with water buckets March 12, 2025, during a prescribed burn at Fort Barfoot, Virginia... MORE

VNG aviation crews train on aerial fire suppression during Fort Barfoot prescribed burn

134th Chaplain Detachment supports 1st ID at National Training Center
March 11, 2025 — Three Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fort Barfoot-based 134th Chaplain Detachment traveled to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, Jan. 17- 31, 2025, where they provided chaplain support to the Fort Riley- based 1st Infantry Division during its NTC training rotation... MORE

237th Engineers train with Finnish counterparts during Arctic Forge 25
March 10, 2025 — A platoon of Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the West Point-based 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group recently took part in a cold-weather training exercise with the Finnish Defense Force, marking a milestone in the VNG's partnership with Finland... MORE

VNG Combat Engineers train with Finnish counterparts during Arctic Forge 25

Hawley takes responsibility as VaARNG senior enlisted leader
March 7, 2025 — Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley took responsibility as the Virginia Army National Guard State Command Sergeant Major from Command Sgt. Maj. Irving N. Reed Jr. during a ceremony March 1, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia... MORE

VNG, Finland participate in Arctic Interest Council conference
March 7, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard Management Group, in coordination with the Virginia National Guard, hosted the National Guard Arctic Interest Council annual conference Feb. 11 - 12, 2025, in Springfield, Virginia. ... MORE

91st Cyber Brigade direct commissions veteran as LTC
March 6, 2025 — The Virginia National Guard direct-commissioned Robert M. Lee to the rank of lieutenant colonel - a first in the Army National Guard cybersecurity field - in an appointment ceremony March 1, 2025, at the 91st Cyber Brigade headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. ... MORE

Army National Guard direct commissions first cybersecurity expert

Updates to VNG social media, website content
March 5, 2025 — Content on this platform is being reviewed, removed and archived to align with the President's executive orders and Department of Defense priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17. For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to “Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes” guidance available on the DOD web site at https://vngpao.info/4mj56vjp... MORE

VNG Soldiers participate in Building Strong and Ready Teams training
March 5, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and senior leaders assigned to Joint Force Headquarters gathered to participate in Building Strong and Ready Teams training conducted by the Virginia Army National Guard Chaplain Corps March 1, 2025, at the VNG Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. ... MORE

Nye to succeed Reich as VNG command senior enlisted leader
March 3, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. John F. Nye will succeed Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich as the Virginia National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader according to an announcement made Feb. 28, 2025, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia... MORE

VNG wraps up support to Southwest Virginia
February 26, 2025 — Virginia National Guard Soldiers ended their missions in Southwest Virginia Feb. 23, 2025, after deploying to the area Feb. 14 to assist local emergency managers supporting citizens impacted by severe weather and power outages... MORE

Weidner to succeed Lange as commander of 192nd Wing
February 26, 2025 — Col. Andrew M. Weidner will succeed Col. Brock E. Lange as the commander of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing at Joint Base Langley Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, according to an announcement made Feb. 25, 2025, by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia... MORE

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... MORE

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