429th Light Support Battalion

09/01/2026

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05/12/2025

“The Soldiers of the 429th BSB performed with distinction at the eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation in June,” said Lt. Col. James W. Wells, the commander of the 429th. “Our new light support battalion force structure is designed to support the newly transformed 116th MBCT will be tested next summer in the crucible of Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The Soldiers of the newly-reorganized 429th LSB are up to the task.”

The Virginia National Guard’s Danville-based 429th Light Support Battalion formally conducted a casing of the colors ceremony for Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Companies Nov. 14, 2025, at Fort Pickett,

14/09/2025

The 429th Brigade Support Battalion change of command ceremony will be live streamed at 10:30 a.m. on the 429th page.

26/06/2025

Here is the 116th IBCT XCTC “Hero Video” shot by Henry Power and Jared Hollingsworth and edited by Henry Power. Read more about XCTC at https://vngpao.info/4a5nr2vp.

26/06/2025

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George promotes Spc. Robert Grattan to sergeant June 18, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Grattan is as an allied trades technician assigned to Richmond-based Bravo Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. George and Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer visited the 116th as they conducted a 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation to test the approved task organization for a mobile brigade combat team. Read more about XCTC at https://vngpao.info/4a5nr2vp.

24/06/2025

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team recover a Humvee stuck in deep mud June 22, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 116th is the first Army National Guard brigade to test the approved task organization for a mobile brigade combat team, and it will be evaluated during a 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation. Read more at https://vngpao.info/4a5nr2vp.

24/06/2025

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team employ Palletized Load System vehicles to move cargo June 23, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. These heavy tactical trucks are equipped with a Load Handling System which has a hook-lift mechanism at the rear of the truck that allows for rapid self-loading and unloading of demountable cargo beds, known as flatracks. The 116th is the first Army National Guard brigade to test the approved task organization for a mobile brigade combat team, and it will be evaluated during a 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation. Read more at https://vngpao.info/4a5nr2vp.

24/06/2025

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct vehicle maintenance June 22, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 116th is the first Army National Guard brigade to test the approved task organization for a mobile brigade combat team, and it will be evaluated during a 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation. Read more at https://vngpao.info/4a5nr2vp.

23/06/2025

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Charlottesville-based Charlie Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, also known as Charlie Med, transport combat casualties as part of a mass casualty exercise during the 116th IBCT’s eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation June 18, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Soldiers conducting defense of the brigade support area were designated as notionally wounded and evacuated for triage and treatment. Read more about XCTC at at https://vngpao.info/4a5nr2vp.

20/06/2025

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Danville-based 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team deliver food, water and other supplies to Soldiers assigned to the Winchester-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th IBCT conducting a situational training lane June 16, 2025. The 116th is the first Army National Guard brigade to test the approved task organization for a mobile brigade combat team, and it will be evaluated during a 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation. Read more at https://vngpao.info/4a5nr2vp.

16/06/2025

Virginia National Guard Soldiers with the Danville-based 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prepare supplies before they are sling loaded by the New Jersey National Guard’s 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 150th Aviation Regiment June 14, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The 116th is the first Army National Guard brigade to test a prototype task organization for a mobile brigade combat team, and it will be evaluated during a 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation. Read more at https://vngpao.info/4a5nr2vp.

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