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Virginia Guard Participates in Arctic Forge in FinlandApril 21, 2023 — SODANKYLÄ GARRISON, Finland - More than 60 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, participated in the Arctic Forge... MORE 

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Virginia Guard Provides Maintenance Support in GermanyApril 7, 2023 — HOHENFELS, Germany - Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 3647th Maintenance Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, supported the Joint... MORE 

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Virginia National Guard Installation Redesignated Fort BarfootMarch 27, 2023 — FORT BARFOOT, Va.  – The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett was officially redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient with extensive... MORE 

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Virginia National Guardsmen Return From Overseas DutyFebruary 24, 2023 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, returned to Virginia Feb. 10 after... MORE 

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In Finland, Guard Leaders Look to Enhance Already Strong TiesFebruary 21, 2023 — HELSINKI, Finland – The National Guard’s most senior general met with Finland’s defense leadership and observed military training during a three-day stop last week.“I was honored to learn more about... MORE 

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Virginia Guard’s Fort Pickett to be Redesignated Fort BarfootFebruary 15, 2023 — RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett will officially be redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient with extensive Virginia... MORE 

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Virginia National Guard Medics Tackle Sustainment TrainingFebruary 14, 2023 — FORT PICKETT, Va. – The Virginia Army National Guard Medical Command hosted combat medics from across the state for sustainment training Jan. 22-28 at Fort Pickett. The course, typically held twice... MORE 

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Exercise Prepares Virginia Guard’s 34th CST for EvaluationFebruary 10, 2023 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the 34th Civil Support Team participated in collective lanes training Jan. 23-27.  “This is a ‘check on learning’... MORE 

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Virginia National Guard Conducts CBRN Exchange in TajikistanJanuary 13, 2023 — DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 229th Chemical Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, conducted a chemical, biological,... MORE 

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Guard Saved Lives, Property, Responding to 2022 DisastersDecember 28, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – With approximately 450,000 members, the National Guard plays a role in every element of the National Defense Strategy, including defending the homeland. Over half of its members were... MORE 

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Guard Continues Domestic, Global Missions in a Busy 2022December 21, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard’s footprint on domestic and international events continued in 2022, highlighting its transformation from a Cold War strategic reserve to the combat reserve of the... MORE 

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Virginia National Guard’s 116th IBCT HQ Ends Kosovo MissionNovember 18, 2022 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The Virginia National Guard’s 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters ended its mission as Task Force Saint Lo and the mission command headquarters for NATO Kosovo... MORE 

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MTC Range Ops Staff Keeps Fort Pickett HummingNovember 16, 2022 — FORT PICKETT, Va. – If you were to ask any of the more than 60 personnel assigned to Range Operations at Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett, Virginia, what their No. 1 priority is, you would... MORE 

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Virginia Guard, Partners Conduct Cyber ExerciseOctober 24, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. – Approximately 20 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in the Cyber Fortress exercise with public and private sector partners Sept. 21-30.Participants included Dominion... MORE 

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Virginia Guard Aviation Battalion Ends Kosovo MissionOctober 21, 2022 — CAMP BONDSTEEEL, Kosovo – The Virginia National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, officially ended its mission in Kosovo as Kosovo Force’s Regional Command-East... MORE 

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Virginia National Guard Prepared for Possible Severe WeatherOctober 3, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard staged Soldiers and trucks in the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas Oct. 3 to respond to potential severe weather.Eight Soldiers and four tactical... MORE 

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Virginia National Guard Prepared for Hurricane ResponseSeptember 30, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia National Guard staged about 60 Soldiers and Airmen across the commonwealth for possible severe weather response operations related to Hurricane Ian.Guard members were... MORE 

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Virginia, Kentucky Guard Soldiers end Africa MissionSeptember 23, 2022 — CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Virginia and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, ended their nine-month security... MORE 

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Virginia Guard Red Dragons Earn Their Spurs in KenyaSeptember 12, 2022 — CAMP SIMBA, Kenya – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, held a spur ride... MORE 

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Virginia, Massachusetts Guard Support Free Clinic in GeorgiaSeptember 9, 2022 — COLUMBUS, Ga. – Virginia and Massachusetts National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supported a no-cost health clinic offering vision, dental and other basic medical services Aug. 3-18 in the Columbus,... MORE 

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