1033rd Engineer Support Company

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/22/2025

Retired Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, who served as the 28th Adjutant General of Virginia, was selected by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to serve as the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense

12/21/2025

On This Day We Remember: Sgt. Nicholas C. Mason, 20, of King George, Virginia, and Sgt. David A. Ruhren, 20, of Stafford, Virginia, died Dec. 21, 2004, in Mosul, Iraq, when their dining facility was attacked. Both were assigned to the Virginia Army National Guard’s West Point-based 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion.

12/13/2025

Officially, today is the National Guard’s birthday, recognizing the first militia regiments formed in 1636 in Massachusetts. But if you know Virginia history, you know we’ve been doing this a bit longer.

Our heritage reaches back to the Jamestown militia of 1607, when early settlers organized to protect the colony.

So, while we join the celebration today, we also take pride in knowing we’ve been part of America’s story since one of its earliest chapters.

12/08/2025

Wonderful Holiday meal with Blade Company and families! Pioneer 6 and 7 recognized several Soldiers as well as the SFRG with BN coins, a lot of great gifts were given and we shared an exceptional meal together. We also celebrated the upcoming retirement for SFC Bayless and were honored to have over 40 current and previous members from all over the state come back to partake in this special occasion with him. We miss our mobilized Soldiers and families but their presence was felt throughout the event.

11/28/2025

So heartbreaking…. Prayers for her family and our brothers and sisters of the WV National Guard.

We are heartbroken to learn Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of our West Virginia National Guard heroes who was viciously attacked while defending our Nation and our freedoms, has died from her wounds.

Our deepest condolences go out to Spc. Beckstrom’s family and friends. Our hearts, prayers and support are with them and her West Virginia National Guard teammates.

Our entire Guard Nation mourns her loss.

11/27/2025

Thankful today for our Soldiers, our freedom, and our families! We miss our guys/gals mobilized but we think of you often and can’t wait until your safe return. We also continue to keep the two brave Soldiers from WV in our thoughts and prayers.

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters of the WV-ARNG.

11/19/2025

This holiday season, some Soldiers are carrying more than we know.

From now through 15 January, leaders will check in on every Soldier, every day.

Call, text, or visit—just pick up and reach out.

If you need help now, dial 988 and press 1.

11/15/2025

ON THIS DAY WE REMEMBER: Sgt. Derek R. Banks, 24, of Newport News, Virginia, died Nov. 14, 2007, in San Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered Oct. 25, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, when the vehicle he was in struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s West Point-based 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 91st Troop Command.

The same IED strike killed Sgt. David E. Lambert, 39, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia.

Three other Soldiers were seriously wounded in the attack:

Sgt. James "Andy" Corbett of Poquoson; and Pfc. Eric T. Holt and Spc. Joshua G. Primm, both of Williamsburg.

Read more:

Department of Defense Release No. 1319-07, November 15, 2007
https://archive.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=11490

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 373
Celebrating the life of Sergeant Derek Ramond Banks.
https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?081+ful+HJ373ER

Soldier dies from Iraq injuries (The Daily Press)

Sgt. Derek R. "Bam" Banks was voted "most popular" during his senior year in 2001 at Bethel High School, where he played on the football and basketball teams.

"He's one of those guys that you notice," said Ernest Bethel, who was in Banks' class in high school and managed the basketball team. "He was a people person. He wanted to get people involved in what he was doing. I'm devastated for the family. I'll keep them in my prayers."

Banks, 24, died Wednesday as a result of injuries from a roadside bomb on Oct. 25 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was flown to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany and later to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Banks was a combat engineer of the Virginia Army National Guard's 237th Engineer Company. The roadside explosive also killed Spc. David E. Lambert of Cedar Bluff in western Virginia and injured three other soldiers from Hampton Roads: Sgt. James "Andy" Corbett of Poquoson; and Pfc. Eric T. Holt and Spc. Joshua G. Primm, both of Williamsburg.

Read more:
http://www.dailypress.com/dp-iraq-derek-r-bam-banks-2-story.html

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House of Delegates resolution honors fallen Virginia Guard Soldier - April 21, 2008

WEST POINT, Va. -- Family and friends of a fallen Virginia National Guard Soldier gathered in West Point,Va. April 21 to honor his memory with a resolution from the Virginia House of Delegates. The Honorable Phillip A. Hamilton, Delegate of the 93rd District representing the City of Newport News and County of James City, presented the widow and mother of Sgt. Derek R. Banks with the resolution during a ceremony at the West Point High School Auditorium.

Read more:
http://go.usa.gov/c4bWJ

Read the full resolution:
http://go.usa.gov/c4bZe