It is our people who make the difference — they make us lethal, resilient and responsive. Because of them, your National Guard remains Always Ready, Always There. Read more: ngpa.us/29496

It’s official! Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Virginia National Guard as the U.S. partner to the nation of Finland through the DoD's State Partnership Program. More here: ngpa.us/29462

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. During this time, we celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States and pay tribute to the generations who have enriched and strengthened our nation.

Congratulations to our most recent graduates of Army Mountain Warfare School!

“I am filled with a whirlwind of emotions - gratitude, nostalgia, excitement & perhaps a hint of sadness at bidding farewell to a career that has been my life's calling for over 36 years,” MG Lapthe Flora said.

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Congrats to Maj. Gen. Bryan E. Salmon & Brig. Gen. Christopher Batterton on their new assignments! More here: ngpa.us/29361

“I want to broaden the aperture on how commanders, as well as Soldiers and Airmen view their chaplains, so they see that we are here to help build a more ready fighting force,” said Col. Seung Lee, the VNG state chaplain.

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'You know, I really love to get the family involved, and it's sort of tough to do inherently,' said 1SG Runion, after family members witnessed some of the rigorous training conducted by his company.
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Tucked behind a blue door at our Army Aviation Support Facility is the avionics section. There, a small group of full-time Soldiers work to troubleshoot, diagnose & repair avionic components and wiring on a fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
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The U.S. Army’s Expert Soldier Badge is a special skills badge awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing and do not serve in the infantry, special forces or medical branches.

A @VaNationalGuards member shares what kept him motivated to earn the ESB. ngpa.us/29311

Over the weekend, we hosted 59 cadets from six schools during the 2024 ROTC College Clash Marksmanship Competition. More photos here: ngpa.us/29322

Congratulations to MAJ Josh Favaro on becoming the first to earn an ESB while assigned to the Virginia National Guard!

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More than 40 chaplains & religious affairs specialists from the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force came together for a two-day Joint Chaplain Annual Sustainment Training. Learn more here: ngpa.us/29275

Congratulations to Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora as he retires after more than 36 years of military service!

Happy #NationalPetDay !

Over half of women and almost one in three men have experienced sexual violence. Find resources to support survivors and create a culture to prevent assault: ngpa.us/29186 #SAAPM

Today, we remember Staff Sgt. Jesse A. Ault, who died April 9, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered in Tunnis, Iraq, when his vehicle encountered an IED. He was assigned to the Virginia National Guard's 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

We want you to watch the total solar #eclipse . We just don't want it to be the last thing you see.

How to watch safely: go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Saf…
April 8 livestream: go.nasa.gov/3PzERMz

Today, we remember SSG Jeremiah E. McNeal, who died April 6, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an IED. He was assigned to the 237th Engineer Co. 276th Engineer Battalion.

On Gold Star Spouses Day, we recognize and honor the spouses of fallen service members. Today is a reminder of your strength, courage and sacrifice.