03/07/2022
The cadets of Class 56 graduated this weekend!
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The official page of the Virginia National Guard State Military Reservation in Virginia Bea Camp Pendleton was originally purchased on the oceanfront in 1911 for the intent to be a permanent firing point for local National Guard units.
Construction began, and completed, in 1912. The first unit to conduct marksmanship training at Camp Pendleton was in July, 1913. In the past 100 years, Camp Pendleton has continued to grow, transforming into a collective training center. Camp Pendleton provides training facilities for National Guard units, as well as all other DOD active and reserve units. TRAINING AND FACILITIES
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Construction began, and completed, in 1912. The first unit to conduct marksmanship training at Camp Pendleton was in July, 1913. In the past 100 years, Camp Pendleton has continued to grow, transforming into a collective training center. Camp Pendleton provides training facilities for National Guard units, as well as all other DOD active and reserve units. TRAINING AND FACILITIES
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Operating as usual
02/10/2022
Soldiers of the 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment here at SMR are training for their upcoming federal mobilization.
02/04/2022
Housekeeper - Full-Time
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/267096
Purpose of Position:This position will provide State Military Reservation with a clean, hygienic environment with effective maintenance and a safe place for visitors and guests using billets.
01/31/2022
Photos from State Military Reservation, Virginia Beach's post
10/22/2021
Issue #21 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xMJQq. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.
In this issue:
Aviators train fire-fighting skills before KFOR deployment
https://go.usa.gov/xMu87
VDF conducts statewide readiness exercise
https://go.usa.gov/xMu93
203rd RED HORSE welcomes new commander
https://go.usa.gov/xMu9r
Historic documents help reveal back story of 29th ID patch, creator
https://go.usa.gov/xMu9B
DMA Fall Fest provides employees with training, fun
https://go.usa.gov/xMu9n
Governor’s certificate recognizes VNG, VDF COVID-19 support
https://go.usa.gov/xMu9y
VNG pilot continues family’s aeronautical legacy
https://go.usa.gov/xMu9k
2-224th Aviation on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/2ndBattalion224thAviation
Virginia Defense Force on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/VaDefenseForce
KFOR Regional Command East on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/KFORRCEast
Fort Pickett on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FortPickett
10/08/2021
Issue #20 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xMfZv. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.
In this issue:
Ceremony introduces new VNG HQs shoulder patch
http://go.usa.gov/xMyrE
VDF chaplains provide support at Fort Pickett chapel
http://go.usa.gov/xMPXs
Jackson is first Black woman to achieve highest VaANG enlisted rank
https://go.usa.gov/xMf4Y
Phillips receives Governor’s Honor Award for Creative Customer Service
https://go.usa.gov/xMf4D
Recruiter celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with flavors from home
https://go.usa.gov/xMf49
COOP exercise tests DMA’s ability to relocate in an emergency
https://go.usa.gov/xMf4d
Virginia National Guard welcomes 17 new OCS graduates
https://go.usa.gov/xMf4G
Photos: Zollar retires after 35 years of service
https://ngpa.us/16079
Photos: 34th CST conducts capabilities demonstration
https://ngpa.us/16237
Photos: DMA Fall Fest provides training, fun
https://ngpa.us/16154
Video: VaARNG Military Funeral Honors Program
https://ngpa.us/16244
09/29/2021
SMR employees mixed training, food and fun last week!
09/24/2021
Issue #19 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xM5VV. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.
In this issue:
VNG Soldiers complete flood response in Buchanan County
https://go.usa.gov/xMXMx
WTC elevator pulley dedicated at VNG 9/11 ceremony
https://go.usa.gov/xMXTc
Airmen remember 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with 20K
https://go.usa.gov/xMXTj
Afghan-American 29th ID Soldier supports Afghanistan evacuation efforts
https://go.usa.gov/xMXTW
Airman jumps into action, resuscitates drowning child
https://go.usa.gov/xMXTT
VNG officer assumes post in Colombia
https://go.usa.gov/xMXTa
National Guard Recruiters support Lynchburg 9/11 event
https://go.usa.gov/xMXT3
Richmond native named honor graduate, EO Leader
https://go.usa.gov/xMXT2
29th ID mother, son deployed together
https://go.usa.gov/xMXTb
Photos: 116th Soldiers train on Soldier Borne Sensor UAS
https://ngpa.us/16002
Photos: DMA conducts supervisor training at SMR
https://ngpa.us/16003
09/13/2021
“Three Things” Summer 2021 VNG Land Component Commander Update
“Three Things” Summer 2021 VNG Land Component Commander Update
Read the latest quarterly update from the Virginia National Guard Land Component Commander at https://go.usa.gov/xMYjd.
The Virginia National Guard also has a host of resources available for resilience, risk reduction and suicide prevention, and you can find more information at https://va.ng.mil/R3SP.
09/10/2021
Issue #18 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xM48h. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.
In this issue:
Thunder Soldiers to mobilize for federal active duty
https://go.usa.gov/xMgGS
329th RSG begins federal duty, will deploy to Middle East
https://go.usa.gov/xMgGe
VNG assisting with flood response in Buchanan County
https://go.usa.gov/xMg7V
Commonwealth ChalleNGe graduates 59 cadets from Class 55
https://go.usa.gov/xMg72
91st Cyber Brigade Soldiers earn Ranger tab
https://go.usa.gov/xMg7b
“Three Things” Summer 2021 VNG Land Component Commander Update
https://go.usa.gov/xMYjd
Soldiers attend Comprehensive Health and Wellness Course
https://go.usa.gov/xMg7N
Yang takes command of the 192nd MDG as Price retires
https://go.usa.gov/xMg7R
Photos: 34th CERFP conducts mass casualty exercise
https://ngpa.us/15558
Photos: VNG Soldiers assisting with flood response
https://ngpa.us/15579
Video: 329th RSG Departure Ceremony
https://ngpa.us/15706
09/06/2021
The Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 329th Regional Support Group Headquarters marks the start of their federal active duty mobilization with a departure ceremony Sept. 4, 2021, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 329th RSG command team furled their colors signifying the official start of the mobilization, and they will unfurl the colors when they arrive in the Middle East and officially take responsibility for their mission serving as the base operating support-integrator for multiple installations.
08/27/2021
Issue #17 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xFtEr. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.
In this issue:
VNG brigade HQs, aviation battalion will deploy to Kosovo
https://go.usa.gov/xFtPR
180th Engineer Company returns from JRTC rotation
https://go.usa.gov/xFtQK
Fort Pickett to support Operation Allies Refuge
https://go.usa.gov/xFtPQ
VNG Soldier finds support, mentor along pathway to citizenship
https://go.usa.gov/xFtQr
34th CST trains at FIG on chemical, biological hazards
https://go.usa.gov/xFtQY
Youth Program wraps up summer with both in-person, virtual events
https://go.usa.gov/xFtQ2
183rd RTI teaches infantry skills at 11B course
https://go.usa.gov/xFtQB
DMA trade technicians complete annual safety training
https://go.usa.gov/xFtQk
Photos: ChalleNGe graduates 59 cadets from Class 55
https://ngpa.us/15443
Photos: 329th RSG conducts Asymmetric Threat Lanes
https://ngpa.us/15352
Photos: Quinn takes command of 3-183rd RTI
https://ngpa.us/15398
08/13/2021
Issue #16 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xFyek. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.
In this issue:
Virginia National Guard ends COVID-19 response mission
http://go.usa.gov/xFXgM
Task Force Red Dragon to mobilize for duty in Africa
http://go.usa.gov/xFK9K
91st Cyber Brigade participates in Cyber Shield 21
https://go.usa.gov/xFyEU
192nd Mission Support Group recognizes new commander
https://go.usa.gov/xFyEP
VNG celebrates Unity/Diversity & Inclusion Day
https://go.usa.gov/xFyEm
Lynchburg Army Guard recruiters challenge local lifeguards
https://go.usa.gov/xFyEd
Photos: Collection of 116th IBCT Annual Training Albums
https://ngpa.us/15078
Photos: Virginia’s First Lady tours ChalleNGe
https://ngpa.us/15243
Photos: CST conducts collective lanes training
https://ngpa.us/15245
Photos: Bailey takes command of Thunder Battalion
https://ngpa.us/15241
Photos: 88M students practice alley docking
https://ngpa.us/15240
07/30/2021
Issue #15 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xFk22. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.
In this issue:
29th ID assumes authority of Task Force Spartan
https://go.usa.gov/xFBCH
VNG Soldiers train on basics of Military Funeral Honors
https://go.usa.gov/xFB4c
116th IBCT trains on new Squad Designated Marksman Rifle
https://go.usa.gov/xFBrq
Officer Candidate School Class 64 launches into Phase II
https://go.usa.gov/xFBrg
192nd Maintenance Squadron holds assumption of command
https://go.usa.gov/xFBrk
Local recruiters recognized by mayor in Virginia Beach
https://go.usa.gov/xFBr5
Photos: VNG celebrates Unity/Diversity & Inclusion Day
https://ngpa.us/14949
Photos: 229th MPs, HPD K-9 unit conduct joint training
https://ngpa.us/14950
Photos: 3647th conducts maintenance mission during AT
https://ngpa.us/14951
Photos: 11B students train on room clearing at shoot house
https://ngpa.us/14952
Photos: DMA trade technicians take CPR training
https://ngpa.us/14953
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Videos
Raw video: Airmen construct new airfield damage repair trainin...
Airmen of the Ohio National Guard's 200th RED HORSE Squadron construct a new airfield damage repair training site at the Virginia National Guard's Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Airmen from the Virginia Air National Guard's 203rd RED HORSE Squadron and the Montana Air National Guard's 219th RED HORSE Squadron also worked on the project, and it will provide a location for Air Force civil engineers to train on tasks associated with airfield operations and damage repair. The training site measures 1,000 feet in length and is 150 feet wide, and it replaced an existing asphalt surface. The project placed 550 cubic yards of high strength concrete with more than 2,800 tons of asphalt and 6,000 tons of stone, and the asphalt from the old site will be recycled. It features special areas for creating a simulated crater for training on airfield repair operations and employment of a mobile aircraft arresting system. Download raw video in MP4 format from Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/463mohwqaqr0eh0/CampPendleton_ADR_24aug16.mp4?dl=0
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Nearby government services
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253 C Street, State Military Reservation
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203 Red Horse Dr
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529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
1096 S Birdneck Rd -
Liberty Military Housing - Oceana
1200 S Birdneck Rd -
1181 Prosperity Road
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341 S Birdneck Rd
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Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Cente
341 S Birdneck Rd -
NAS Oceana
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1449 Tomcat Blvd. Building No. 292
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601 Oceana Blvd
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Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation
740 Virginia Beach Blvd -
VB Rescue - Volunteer EMS Squads
740 Virginia Beach Blvd -
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th St
Other Government Organizations in Virginia Beach
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Maritime Expeditionary Security Group TWO - M
2465 Guadalcanal Road Suite 14 -
Virginia Beach Crime Prevention Steering Comm
2441 Princess Anne Road, Municipal Center, Building 15 -
2710 Virginia Beach Blvd.
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Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office
2501 James Madison Blvd -
Virginia Beach Department of Economic Develop
4525 Main Street, Suite 700 -
1112 Jensen Dr #105
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885 Schumann Dr
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2001 Concert Dr
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911 E Ave
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EOD Mobile Unit 12 Family Support Group
23459-9330 -
Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2
Tarawa Rd. -
E Little Creek Rd
Comments
SMR Virginia Beach,
The Governor of Virginia announced that Virginia will enter Phase 3 on Wednesday, 1 July 2020. Gatherings of up to 250 people can occur during Phase 3. Maybe we should be a little more proactive and inform our veterans and service members of what your guidelines will be before 1 July 2020.
As a reminder from my previous post, the beach consists of 44 acres. An acre of land is equal to 43,560 square feet. I am pretty sure social distancing will not be an issue with 43,560 feet to operate with.
Key take away from my post: Gatherings of up to 250 people and have established guidelines in to keep us informed of what changes SMR will implement on 1 July 2020. Feel free to read through my previous post for references.
Thank you,
Michael Silverline
I have concerns regarding the re-opening of SMR during phase 2. The first of which is my post on 15 June 2020, at 1835 hours in response to SMR Virginia Beach’s post from 19 May 2020. At 1900 hours, on 15 June 2020, SMR Virginia Beach elects to address Phase 2 Reopening, 25 minutes after my post. Phase 2 went into effect on 5 June 2020. I do not see the transparency in providing information to Service Members and Veterans who utilize the amenities SMR has to offer when an update is given 10 days after the fact.
Keeping with the word transparency, where did these guidelines come from? According to information I found provided in the links below, beach regulations include (only dealing with COVID-19) keeping 6 feet apart unless family and no groups of more than 50 people. In the years of visiting SMR and bringing my family to the beach, I have never seen more than 50 people. By the way, the beach consists of 44 acres. Social distancing should not be an issue with 44 acres. If SMR is enforcing parking passes for beach access (and stating that violators are subject to being towed), why can’t the guards keep a counter with people who access the beach to count how many people are currently at the beach? The counter can be reset by advising the families to check out with guards before their departure. I have seen guards conduct patrols near the beach and a rough estimate of people on the beach can be conducted as well.
It is sad and pathetic that families feel they need to rent a cottage to utilize services of a state military reservation. During these troubling times, the beach is an outlet for many. I do not see the guidelines set by the Commonwealth matching the guidelines set by SMR. I feel as if SMR should reevaluate the standards set to see if they fall in line with the guidelines set by the Commonwealth.
References:http://jlarc.virginia.gov/pdfs/reports/Rpt221.pdfhttps://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Virginia-Forward-Phase-Two-Guidelines.pdf
https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR3yzZzcVruMsjN14QNHa_5b54LH07k2Jd0wiPQq5U2uBshAo0qwgZ9TKNg#:~:text=Coronavirus%20(COVID%2D19)%20in%20Virginia&text=The%20maximum%20number%20of%20individuals,continue%20enhanced%20workplace%20safety%20measures
https://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/our-beaches-are-open/
Lots of good events happening on SMR (Camp Pendleton). Like our page to see more upcoming events.
2130 for flyovers might be a bit much. I’m all for training, but request some thought to not rattling my kid’s walls that late.
Who is blowing up so much ordnance today (6 March 2018)? Combat vet here and first to defend live fire training, but today's explosions are excessive - they are damaging homes and property in nearby Croatan. Why are such heavy explosions needed for training? If such heavy explosions are needed, why don't you shape them towards the ocean and away from residential neighborhoods.
Again, I support live training, but you guys/gals went overboard today and someone needs to accept responsibility and make recompense for home damages. Please ensure that CO, XO, JAG, and PAO of responsible unit see this and make outreach to neighbors who may have suffered loss from today's actions.
Not to be a nag, but it's 11:30 pm, kids are sleeping and there are helicopters flying 10feet over our houses rattling the pictures off the walls!!! PLEASE STOP! PLEASE!