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The three-day course, which is offered bi-monthly by the Virginia National Guard Suicide Prevention Program, provides training […] National Guard Soldier discusses pride of service SANDSTON, Va. — Every Virginia National Guard Soldier plays a part in ensuring mission success and for Spc. Silvia Cavalier, an 88M Motor Transport Operator, recognizing her impact and the impact of her unit was easy. “Basically, my job is to get supplies and items from one place to another […] AG Update: Four-phase plan to address diversity, equality To the Virginia National Guard Team: Let me begin by emphasizing the key points of my message to the force from 5 June: Prejudice and discrimination of any form has no place in our formations and will not be tolerated or ignored. There is no doubt in my mind that […] Va. National Guard resuming COVID-19 response support RICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 85 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are trained and ready to resume support for Virginia’s COVID-19 response Sept. 8, 2020, and they are available to conduct COVID-19 sample test collection and training on the proper fit and wear of personal protective equipment. They spent about […] Featured Stories 0 May 21, 2020 Adjutant General COVID-19 Update: May 21, 2020 Virginia National Guard Team: We are now a full two months into Virginia’s response to COVID-19, and the Virginia National Guard continues to make a strong contribution to the overall state effort. The numbers are impressive: nearly 12,600 samples collected for COVID-19 testing, nearly 1,700 mask fit tests performed, more […] 0 March 25, 2020 Virginia National Guard COVID-19 FAQs Commonwealth of Virginia COVID-19 Information Page:https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/ Virginia Department of Health Frequently Asked Questions:http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions/ Virginia National Guard COVID-19 Resources:https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/covid-19/ Virginia National Guard Frequently Asked Questions: 1. What is the Virginia National Guard currently doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? The Virginia National Guard has more than 540 personnel actively working […] 0 January 1, 2019 About the Virginia National Guard The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force 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 […] Latest News Suicide Intervention Officer course trains leaders to help fellow Soldiers in crisis Posted on September 15, 2020 | No Comments VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More than 20 Soldiers from around the Virginia National Guard participated in a Suicide Intervention Officer Course Aug. 25-27, 2020, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The three-day course, which is offered bi-monthly by the Virginia National Guard Suicide Prevention Program, provides training […] Continue Reading... National Guard Soldier discusses pride of service Posted on September 14, 2020 | No Comments SANDSTON, Va. — Every Virginia National Guard Soldier plays a part in ensuring mission success and for Spc. Silvia Cavalier, an 88M Motor Transport Operator, recognizing her impact and the impact of her unit was easy. “Basically, my job is to get supplies and items from one place to another […] Continue Reading... AG Update: Four-phase plan to address diversity, equality Posted on September 10, 2020 | No Comments To the Virginia National Guard Team: Let me begin by emphasizing the key points of my message to the force from 5 June: Prejudice and discrimination of any form has no place in our formations and will not be tolerated or ignored. There is no doubt in my mind that […] Continue Reading... Va. National Guard resuming COVID-19 response support Posted on September 8, 2020 | No Comments RICHMOND, Va. — Approximately 85 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are trained and ready to resume support for Virginia’s COVID-19 response Sept. 8, 2020, and they are available to conduct COVID-19 sample test collection and training on the proper fit and wear of personal protective equipment. They spent about […] Continue Reading... 34th CST completes challenging two-day training exercise at SMR Posted on September 3, 2020 | No Comments VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team completed a challenging two-day training exercise August 25 and 27, 2020, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 34th...