VNG Soldiers, Airmen provide COVID-19 testing to Commonwealth ChalleNGe
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Virginia Beach, Virginia - Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conduct COVID-19 testing for staff members of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy Jan. 8, 2021, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. All staff members were tested in preparation for the second group of cadets for Class 54, who will be tested upon their arrival. Commonwealth ChalleNGe is the Virginia component of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. It is a 17-and-a-half-month program designed to promote academics, attention to detail, time management, and leadership, while promoting self-esteem, confidence and pride. Approximately 120 Soldiers and Airmen are currently providing COIVD-19 support around the state, including testing, sample collection and personal protective equipment fit testing and training.


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