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Operating as usual

01/29/2021

Virginia National Guard personnel receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 28, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Their vaccination is part of the national rollout established by the Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau and distribution of the vaccine will be in accordance with guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau. Learn more here: https://go.usa.gov/xAM8A

01/29/2021

Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, spent part of yesterday visiting with Virginia Soldiers currently on duty in Washington, D.C. Learn more about that mission here: https://go.usa.gov/xAMZz.

Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, visits Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and provides an update to Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of National Guard Bureau, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Williams thanked 116th leaders for their support to civilian law enforcement during the 59th Presidential Inauguration and presented challenge coins to Soldiers to recognize outstanding duty performance. Read more about the 116th IBCT role in Washington, D.C. at https://go.usa.gov/xAMZz.

01/27/2021

Last night, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine stopped by to visit some of our Soldiers in Washington, D.C. where they were supporting federal and District authorities.

Sen. Tim Kaine visits Virginia National Guard Soldiers Jan. 26, 2021, in Washington, D.C., to thank them for supporting security operations for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team with additional personnel attached from the 229th Brigade Engineer Battalion and 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group continue on duty at the request of civilian law enforcement and are expected to return to Virginia in early to mid February. Read more about VNG support in Washington, D.C. at http://go.usa.gov/xA79T.

01/26/2021

Photo of the Day: A few of our Soldiers participated in a very unique extension ceremony inside the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building over the weekend.

Lt. Col. Robert P. “Beau” Mason, left, commander of the Virginia National Guard’s 229th Brigade Engineer Battalion,116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, administers the oath of enlistment to Virginia National Guard Soldiers during a re-enlistment ceremony Jan. 24, 2021, inside the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Marc Loi)

01/25/2021

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 19-20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Learn more here: go.usa.gov/xAy6D

“Virginia National Guard personnel are remaining on duty following the presidential inauguration at the request of local...

01/23/2021

Va. National Guard will have 1,000 personnel remain on duty in Washington, D.C.

“Virginia National Guard personnel are remaining on duty following the presidential inauguration at the request of local and federal authorities, and they will remain on duty until those agencies no longer require our direct support,” said Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. “We expect our troops to conduct security-related missions to include crowd control, traffic control and assisting with entry and exit points. We are incredibly proud of the professionalism and dedicated service they have demonstrated throughout this mission, and they will continue to play an important role in helping keep their fellow citizens safe.”

RICHMOND, Va.— Approximately 1,000 Virginia National Guard personnel will be among more than 7,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from dozens of states remaining in Washington, D.C. following the

01/22/2021

01/21/2021

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 229th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stand guard at the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa M. Sadler)

01/21/2021

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Learn more here: go.usa.gov/xAy6D

01/20/2021

The Virginia General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus sent the following letter to Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia:

Dear Members of the Virginia National Guard Team:

On January 6, 2021, with little notice, each of you responded without hesitation to answer the call to service and deploy to our Nation’s Capital. We all know this is a tumultuous time in our Nation’s history and the General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus wants each of you to know we appreciate your service and sacrifice.

On January 20, 2021, we, as Americans and Virginians, will watch again the peaceful transition of power from the Trump administration to the Biden administration. We will view from afar because of the unusual circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic but will rest easier knowing you all stand tall on the wall of freedom to ensure everyone’s safety.

Your guard and vigilance as we seek to continue our Constitutional process is in line with the deepest values of our nation, the finest military traditions, and in accordance with your sworn oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

We as a caucus stand ready to help as you are away from your families and want to again thank each of you for your unwavering service to this great Commonwealth and to our Nation. We owe you a debt of gratitude.

Very Respectfully,

State Sen. John Bell (VA-13); USAF
Del. David A. Reid (VA-32);USNR
State Sen. Bryce Reeves (VA-17); USA
Del. Clint Jenkins (VA-76); USA
State Sen. Mark Peake (VA-22)
Del. Dan Helmer (VA-40); USA
State Sen. Frank Ruff (VA-15); USAR
Del. Kathleen Murphy (VA-34)
State Sen. John Cosgrove (VA-14); USN
Del. Don Scott (VA-80); USN
State Sen. Monty Mason (VA-1)
State Sen. Bill DeSteph (VA-8); USN
State Sen. Jen A. Kiggans (VA-7); USN
Delegate Nick Freitas (VA-30); USA

01/20/2021

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group stands guard Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa Sadler) Read more here: https://go.usa.gov/xAy6D

01/20/2021

ON THIS DAY WE REMEMBER: Col. Paul M. Kelly, 45, of Stafford, Virginia, and Staff Sgt. Darryl D. Booker, 37, of Midlothian, Virginia, died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 20, 2007, when the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were in was shot down. Kelly was assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters of the Virginia Army National Guard in Blackstone, Virginia, with duty at the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia, and Booker was assigned to the 29th Infantry Division, Virginia Army National Guard and worked as a full-time employee at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston, Virginia.

Read the official DoD News Release:
http://archive.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=10435

Read the Virginia National Guard news release from January 2007: http://go.usa.gov/u2g4

Read the In Memoriam article by National Guard Bureau: http://go.usa.gov/ugHm

01/20/2021

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support civilian law enforcement agencies Jan 17-19, 2021, in Washington, D.C., to help keep people safe and protect property leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Learn more here: go.usa.gov/xAy6D

01/19/2021

Issue #1 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xAyMH. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

In this issue:

VNG supporting 59th Presidential Inauguration
https://go.usa.gov/xAy6D

Virginia National Guard begins COVID-19 vaccinations
https://go.usa.gov/xAy9w

192nd Airmen return from deployment with active-duty counterparts
https://go.usa.gov/xAy8M

Dep. Sec. Jabs visits VNG aviation facility
https://go.usa.gov/xAy93

MTC takes third in environmental awards
https://go.usa.gov/xAy9r

VNG units upgrade small arms arsenal during NET/NEF
https://go.usa.gov/xAy95

VNG COVID-19 Vaccination Resource Page
https://va.ng.mil/COVID-19/Vaccine/

Photos: First Lady of Va. recognizes multi-agency partnership
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaguardpao/albums/72157717403887353

Photos: VNG provides COVID-19 testing to ChalleNGe
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaguardpao/albums/72157717858797148

Photos: VNG standing guard in Washington, D.C.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaguardpao/albums/72157717893089676

Photos: Virginia, DC leaders visit Soldiers guarding capital
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaguardpao/albums/72157717876952458

01/18/2021

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support civilian law enforcement agencies Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C., to help keep people safe and protect property leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Learn more here: go.usa.gov/xAy6D

01/18/2021

“I have decided to stick to love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we honor and recognize the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

01/18/2021

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support civilian law enforcement agencies Jan 15-16, 2021, in Washington, D.C., to help keep people safe and protect property leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Learn more here: https://go.usa.gov/xAy6D

01/17/2021

Virginia National Guard personnel now have cots when they are on duty and resting between shifts as they are support civilian law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. Every Soldier and Airman has a hotel room where they stay when they are not on duty. Read more about VNG support in Washington, D.C. at https://go.usa.gov/xAy6D.

01/17/2021

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. visited Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Washington, D.C. Read more about our mission here: https://go.usa.gov/xAy6D

01/16/2021

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support operations Jan. 14-15, 2021, in Washington, D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states have traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xAy6D.

“Mobilizing a large force of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen on short notice is always a challenge because our person...

01/15/2021

Virginia National Guard supporting 59th Presidential Inauguration

“Mobilizing a large force of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen on short notice is always a challenge because our personnel have loved ones, jobs and schools they have to leave to come on duty,” said Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. “We had everyone in place by Sunday evening and ready to go as requested. It was a tremendous team effort, and we couldn't do it without the support of our families and employers. I am incredibly proud of how quickly and safely our personnel responded, and they have effectively integrated into supporting the civilian law enforcement security plan.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has approximately 2,400 personnel on the ground in Washington D.C. as of Jan. 14, 2021, assisting civilian law enforcement in protecting property and

01/14/2021

National Guard Soldiers and Airmen stand guard near the U.S. Capitol Building, Jan. 13, 2021, in Washington, D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states have traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

01/14/2021

The Virginia National Guard appreciates the many offers made online and by local communities to organize care packages for Soldiers and Airmen on duty in Washington, D.C., but we are not logistically able to accept donations of any kind. VNG personnel serving in Washington, D.C. have appropriate lodging when they are off duty. Photos on social media and in the press of them sleeping at the Capitol show them resting in between shifts while they are on duty.

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Richmond, VA
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Videos

“Three Things” October 2020 – VNG Land Component Commander Update

VNG flight crews train on fire suppression

#TBT: Virginia National Guard flight crews assigned to 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment practice their fire suppression skills with water bucket training earlier this year in Chester, Virginia.

AG Update: Four-phase plan to address diversity, equality

Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, talks about the Virginia National Guard’s four-phase way ahead on diversity and equality. Read the full message at https://go.usa.gov/xGKcN.

Command Sgt. Maj Smith Foxhole Report - 5th Edition

Check out the latest edition of Command Sgt. Maj. Smith's Foxhole Report at http://go.usa.gov/xGcTt.

As we head into the holiday weekend, remember to practice your summer safety skills. Drink water, wear sunscreen, protect yourself from bugs, be extra careful around pools and bodies of water, wear your masks and socially distance.

For weeks, our Soldiers have been supporting a food bank in Fredericksburg. This is their story.

Happy 413th Birthday to the Virginia National Guard! The Virginia National Guard traces the heritage and traditions of citizen service to the founding of Jamestown when Capt. John Smith organized the colonists for defense. Since the colony’s founding May 14, 1607, there has not been a day since without a military presence in Virginia to defend freedom at home and overseas.

"I decided to go warrant because I love my job and we're able to focus on our speciality," said Warrant Officer BrehAnn Hudgins on her decision to become a warrant officer.

Pfc. Byram, a military police officer, says he decided to join the National Guard because, "I felt like I always wanted to make a difference in my country and my community." #WhyIServe #GuardWhatYouLove

The final challenge before becoming certified as a rappel master includes the aircraft command and control exam. This test requires rappel master hopefuls to effectively communicate with flights crews while conducting rappelling operations and safely rappelling Soldiers from an aircraft, all while following a strict sequence. The 183D Regiment, Regional Training Institute teaches several Rappel Master Courses each year, and here's what that final exam looks like from the point-of-view of a rappeller. #MotivationMonday

U.S. Army Air Assault School at Fort Pickett

Last week, nearly 240 Soldiers took to the Fort Pickett Air Assault Obstacle Course for "Zero Day" of the U.S. Army's Air Assault School, taught by cadre assigned to the Fort Benning-based Army National Guard Warrior Training Center. In order to earn a seat in the class, Soldiers had to first complete a two-mile run in less than 18 minutes, then climb a rope, maneuver down a cargo net, over a 40-foot tower, through the dirt, over a bunch of logs and an incline wall, over and through the weaver, across the rope and onto a log and, finally, to the high step-over.

Soldier Spotlight: Spc. Francesca Iasci

Spc. Francesca Iasci moved to the U.S. from Italy when she was 18. Now, she serves as a 13B Cannon Crewmember in 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery, 116th IBCT.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th IBCT teamed up with flight crews from 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment for an air assault sling load training event in Pulaski, Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Shawn Nguyen)

Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, fires a salute May 11, 2019, at the Jamestown Settlement near Williamsburg, Virginia, to kick off the Jamestown Day event marking the 412th anniversary of the founding of America's first permanent English settlement. The Virginia National Guard traces the heritage and traditions of citizen service to the founding of Jamestown when Capt. John Smith organized the colonists for defense, and since May 14, 1607, there has not been a day without a military presence in Virginia to defend freedom at home and overseas. Read more about the Virginia National Guard’s historical connection to Jamestown at https://go.usa.gov/xmEMT.

Command Chief Master Sgt. James J. Profita takes responsibility as the Virginia National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader from Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Ferris April 7, 2019, in a ceremony at the Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, hosted the ceremony. Ferris now serves as the command sergeant major for the 29th Infantry Division, and Profita previously served as senior enlisted leader for strategy and policy and senior enlisted Guard advisor at Headquarters U.S. European Command. Read the announcement of Profita as the new CSL at https://go.usa.gov/xmCDF, and read about the announcement of Ferris as the new 29th ID CSM at https://go.usa.gov/xmCDJ.

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team represent the modern military at Jamestown Military Through the Ages comparative artillery demonstration March 17, 2019, at Jamestown, Virginia. Read about the VNG’s historical connection to Jamestown at https://go.usa.gov/xE6Mn.

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team represent the modern military at Jamestown Military Through the Ages and conduct a blank-fire demonstration March 17, 2019, at Jamestown, Virginia. Read about the VNG’s historical connection to Jamestown at https://go.usa.gov/xE6Mn.

#SoldierSpotlight: This is Staff Sgt. George Winters. He's served in 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th IBCT and now works as a recruiter in the Lynchburg area.

Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team made some noise during their drill weekend while firing mortars. We like to call it the #SoundsOfFreedom.

The Virginia National Guard is hosting "Leadership From A Historian's Perspective," a presentation in its Professional Development Speaker Series at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. The guest speaker is retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Alexander "Al" Barnes, the Virginia National Guard State Command Historian. His talk will focus on the lessons learned from the previous speakers as well as provide a historical perspective on leadership. Download the slide presentation from Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tsby5i01k0x4e9u/AACCLAwK98hI53dXRMTCdGcDa?dl=0 Read more about VNG history at https://go.usa.gov/xEDQP.

National Guard Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard, the Ohio National Guard, the Maryland National Guard and Virginia participated in Level 1 Funeral Honors Training. The Virginia National Guard Funeral Honors Program has assisted in providing military honors at funerals for more than 22,500 veterans in Virginia since the program's inception in 2007.

The Virginia National Guard’s newly-built Joint Force Headquarters will be officially named and dedicated for D-day veteran Sgt. John Robert “Bob” Slaughter at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xE2te.

#WhyIServe: Sgt. Matthew Robbins is an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th IBCT. He joined the National Guard because he wanted to defend the country he loves.

Adjutant General’s 2018 Holiday Message

Happy Holidays from Maj. Gen. Timothy P. WIlliams, the Adjutant General of Virginia! Read more here: https://go.usa.gov/xEahv

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group leave by bus after a departure ceremony officially marking the start of their federal active duty mobilization Nov. 25, 2018, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xPHQU. #video

Soldier Spotlight: 1st Lt. Rotermund

Lt. Rotermund is assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion. His unit is part of the #CERFP, a specialized response force that can assist civil authorities during times of disaster, and being part of this special unit is a point of pride for Rotermund.

Why I Serve

Spc. Shane Neiderer, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th IBCT, joined the Virginia National Guard because he always wanted to serve his country. Comment below and tell us why you serve. #WhyIServeWednesday

RAW VIDEO: Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 1173rd Transportation Company drive through high water to deliver supplies to shelters Sept. 17, 2018, in North Carolina. Read more at http://go.usa.gov/xPgpd. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Helen Nash) #HurricaneFlorence #AlwaysReady #AlwaysThere #Since1607

More than 40 Soldiers and 20 vehicles assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 1173rd Composite Truck Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group departed for North Carolina Sept. 15 to provide assistance to those impacted by #HurricaneFlorence.

About the Virginia National Guard

The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor to defend the commonwealth.

Contact the Virginia National Guard: http://vaguard.dodlive.mil/contactvaguard/ Please visit https://www.facebook.com/joinVAGuard/ for questions about joining the Virginia National Guard.