Martin takes command of VaARNG from Gallagher Col. Charles B. Martin Jr. was promoted to brigadier general and formally took command of the Virginia Army National Guard from Brig. Gen. K. Weedon Gallagher during a change of command ceremony Jan. 6, 2024, at Defense...

Virginia recruiters named top in the region Three Virginia Army National Guard recruiters were named top in the region following a meeting of Region II’s Strength Maintenance Advisory Group, or SMAG, Nov. 16, 2023, in Washington. Sgt. 1st Class David Sanford was named...

Va. National Guard wraps up firefighting support Approximately 30 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen wrapped up ground support to firefighting efforts Nov. 17, 2023, in Madison County, Virginia, after assisting the Virginia Department of Forestry with mop up...

Veterans honored at Va. War Memorial ceremony The Virginia War Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony honored those who have served and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces Nov. 10, 2023, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. Maj. Gen. James...

34th Civil Support Team trained, ready after formal evaluation The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Barfoot-based 34th Civil Support Team was evaluated as trained and mission capable after a Training Proficiency Evaluation Oct. 17 and 19, 2023, in Dinwiddie County...

529th CSSB Soldiers to mobilize for federal duty in Europe Approximately 70 Soldiers assigned to the Virginia National Guard’s 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Headquarters will enter federal active service for duty in Poland in January 2024, according to an...