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Established: July 18, 1917

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We were honored to host Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, during our Warfighter Exercise at For...
09/06/2026

We were honored to host Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, during our Warfighter Exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap.

While visiting the field, Maj. Gen. Ring took time to meet with Soldiers, observe training operations, preside over two reenlistment ceremonies, and present coins to Soldiers and Finnish partners who exceeded expectations during the exercise.

Sgt. Stephanie Linars extended for another three years.
Spc. Daquawn Moses extended for another year.

Warfighter Exercise 26-4 at Fort Indiantown Gap is designed to test our staff's capabilities in support of large-scale c...
08/06/2026

Warfighter Exercise 26-4 at Fort Indiantown Gap is designed to test our staff's capabilities in support of large-scale combat operations (LSCO). The last time the 29th executed LSCO was during World War II. From WWII to the present, the 29th has remained ready to support any operation worldwide.

For Sgt. 1st Class Justin Assenat, visiting Normandy was more than a historic trip — it was a chance to stand where his ...
04/06/2026

For Sgt. 1st Class Justin Assenat, visiting Normandy was more than a historic trip — it was a chance to stand where his grandfather fought his way ashore 82 years ago.

Assenat is assigned to the 29th Infantry Division, the same division his grandfather, Sgt. William Raymond Hurd, served with during World War II. Hurd, assigned to Company D, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, was among the first waves of Soldiers to land on Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings June 6, 1944.

Today, Assenat visited Omaha Beach and Normandy American Cemetery alongside fellow 29th Infantry Division Soldiers as they joined U.S. service members in Normandy to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.

More photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVP11

With Soldiers in France representing our unit’s history in WWII and Soldiers in Pennsylvania practicing combat simulatio...
03/06/2026

With Soldiers in France representing our unit’s history in WWII and Soldiers in Pennsylvania practicing combat simulations, June 2026 is a busy month for the 29th Infantry Division.

Here, leaders from across the 29th ID, including the Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Utah National Guard, meet at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA, to kick off Warfighter 2026 from June, 04-11. Warfighter Exercises (WFX) are demanding, multi-echelon exercises that test commanders and staff in large-scale combat and multi-domain operations during a simulated conflict against a similarly sized enemy. The WFX began with a combined arms rehearsal to ensure unit and staff efforts were synchronized and worked towards a common goal. Each unit presented its plan to contribute to the division's notional fight against a like-sized adversary while remaining aware of other units' roles in the overarching mission.

Today, 70 U.S. Soldiers helped welcome a group of approximately 20 World War II veterans back to Normandy, France. June ...
03/06/2026

Today, 70 U.S. Soldiers helped welcome a group of approximately 20 World War II veterans back to Normandy, France.

June 6, 2026, will mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings and 30 Soldiers assigned to the 29th Infantry Division are in Normandy supporting commemoration events across the region.

More photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVGEa

This week, 30 Soldiers assigned to the 29th Infantry Division are in Normandy, France, joining approximately 600 U.S. se...
02/06/2026

This week, 30 Soldiers assigned to the 29th Infantry Division are in Normandy, France, joining approximately 600 U.S. service members to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings and honor the legacy of those who fought here.

Today, our Soldiers toured the Normandy American Cemetery and got their first glimpse of Omaha Beach.

More photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVB8J

Soldiers from the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division conduct a command post exercise (CPX) at Fort Indiantown Gap...
17/04/2026

Soldiers from the Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division conduct a command post exercise (CPX) at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, from April 10-17. A CPX is a staff-driven training event focused on practicing command and control, communication, and decision-making in simulated, high-pressure environments. These exercises allow commanders to train their staffs, validate unit readiness, and improve interoperability, often through digital simulations and realistic scenarios without deploying full field forces.

Units from multiple states, as well as Finnish partners, gathered to support the 29th ID CPX. The 29th ID exercised all warfighting functions by integrating plans, conducting rehearsals and establishing interoperability in preparation for the division's upcoming Warfighter Exercise 2026.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, BG Christopher Samulski, commander of the 29th Infantry Division, was promoted to Major Gen...
23/03/2026

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, BG Christopher Samulski, commander of the 29th Infantry Division, was promoted to Major General in front of family and friends during a ceremony at the National Museum of the US Army. The Adjutant General of Virginia, MG James Ring, presided over the ceremony.

MG Samulski began his military career in 1995 after graduating from the Citadel, commissioning as an Infantry officer in 1997 through the South Carolina Officer Candidate School. In his 30+ year career, he has held a variety of command and staff positions from the company level up to Joint Force Headquarters. MG Samulski has deployed five times, holding leadership positions during each assignment.

Congratulations on your well-earned promotion, MG Samulski!

Join us tomorrow (3/21) at 3pm EDT via Zoom as our commander, BG Samulski, is promoted to Major General.https://us06web....
21/03/2026

Join us tomorrow (3/21) at 3pm EDT via Zoom as our commander, BG Samulski, is promoted to Major General.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88059271821?pwd=PhbZoqRWNQla3M82FFtRSsAI9JDcCu.1

Meeting ID: 880 5927 1821
Passcode: 750773

Due to technical restrictions, we are unable to live-stream to Facebook. We are working on a live stream option for YouTube and will post that link tomorrow, closer to the event.

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team conduct a live-fire exe...
17/03/2026

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team conduct a live-fire exercise with the Switchblade 600 Loitering Munition System at Fort Pickett, Virginia.

The Switchblade is a tube-launched drone which can loiter above a target for approximately 40 minutes before flying into the target and detonating. The new equipment training was conducted in support of the 116th’s transformation from an infantry brigade combat team to a MBCT.

Read more about the transformation: vngpao.info/4553f7dm

See more photos from this event: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCMXvw

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