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Virginia National Guardsmen Return From Overseas Duty
February 24, 2023 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, returned to Virginia Feb. 10 after... MORE

In Finland, Guard Leaders Look to Enhance Already Strong Ties
February 21, 2023 — HELSINKI, Finland – The National Guard’s most senior general met with Finland’s defense leadership and observed military training during a three-day stop last week.“I was honored to learn more about... MORE

Virginia Guard’s Fort Pickett to be Redesignated Fort Barfoot
February 15, 2023 — RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett will officially be redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient with extensive Virginia... MORE

Virginia National Guard Medics Tackle Sustainment Training
February 14, 2023 — FORT PICKETT, Va. – The Virginia Army National Guard Medical Command hosted combat medics from across the state for sustainment training Jan. 22-28 at Fort Pickett. The course, typically held twice... MORE

Exercise Prepares Virginia Guard’s 34th CST for Evaluation
February 10, 2023 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the 34th Civil Support Team participated in collective lanes training Jan. 23-27. “This is a ‘check on learning’... MORE

Virginia National Guard Conducts CBRN Exchange in Tajikistan
January 13, 2023 — DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 229th Chemical Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, conducted a chemical, biological,... MORE

Guard Saved Lives, Property, Responding to 2022 Disasters
December 28, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – With approximately 450,000 members, the National Guard plays a role in every element of the National Defense Strategy, including defending the homeland. Over half of its members were... MORE

Guard Continues Domestic, Global Missions in a Busy 2022
December 21, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard’s footprint on domestic and international events continued in 2022, highlighting its transformation from a Cold War strategic reserve to the combat reserve of the... MORE

Virginia National Guard’s 116th IBCT HQ Ends Kosovo Mission
November 18, 2022 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The Virginia National Guard’s 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters ended its mission as Task Force Saint Lo and the mission command headquarters for NATO Kosovo... MORE

MTC Range Ops Staff Keeps Fort Pickett Humming
November 16, 2022 — FORT PICKETT, Va. – If you were to ask any of the more than 60 personnel assigned to Range Operations at Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett, Virginia, what their No. 1 priority is, you would... MORE

Virginia Guard, Partners Conduct Cyber Exercise
October 24, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. – Approximately 20 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in the Cyber Fortress exercise with public and private sector partners Sept. 21-30.Participants included Dominion... MORE

Virginia Guard Aviation Battalion Ends Kosovo Mission
October 21, 2022 — CAMP BONDSTEEEL, Kosovo – The Virginia National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, officially ended its mission in Kosovo as Kosovo Force’s Regional Command-East... MORE

Virginia National Guard Prepared for Possible Severe Weather
October 3, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard staged Soldiers and trucks in the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas Oct. 3 to respond to potential severe weather.Eight Soldiers and four tactical... MORE

Virginia National Guard Prepared for Hurricane Response
September 30, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia National Guard staged about 60 Soldiers and Airmen across the commonwealth for possible severe weather response operations related to Hurricane Ian.Guard members were... MORE

Virginia, Kentucky Guard Soldiers end Africa Mission
September 23, 2022 — CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Virginia and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, ended their nine-month security... MORE

Virginia Guard Red Dragons Earn Their Spurs in Kenya
September 12, 2022 — CAMP SIMBA, Kenya – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, held a spur ride... MORE

Virginia, Massachusetts Guard Support Free Clinic in Georgia
September 9, 2022 — COLUMBUS, Ga. – Virginia and Massachusetts National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supported a no-cost health clinic offering vision, dental and other basic medical services Aug. 3-18 in the Columbus,... MORE

National Guard Trains with Partner Nations in Tajikistan
August 29, 2022 — DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – About 300 troops from the United States, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and Pakistan trained together for the exercise Regional Cooperation 22 Aug... MORE

Fort Pickett Hosts Guard Chief for Weapons Qualification
August 26, 2022 — FORT PICKETT, Va. – Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, completed a weapons qualification course for the M17 pistol and M4 carbine at Fort Pickett Aug. 1.Hokanson experienced the... MORE

Virginia Guard Aviators Lead Kosovo Aerial Firefighting Success
August 19, 2022 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Aviation Soldiers assigned to Kosovo Force’s Regional Command-East have been working hand in hand since arriving in the region to enhance their aerial firefighting... MORE

Air Force Leaders Discuss Total Force Integration

Indiana Guardsmen, Slovak Partners Compete to be Best Warrior

Washington Guard, Thai Partners Strengthen Cybersecurity

National Guard, Canada Conduct Tactical Arctic Insertion

Guard Recognizes Milestones that Brought Positive Change