Virginia Air National Guard News

Jan. 14, 2020
VNG Airmen return home ahead of the holidays

Balloons and signs were in full force at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport Dec. 20, 2019, as family members, wingmen and leaders welcomed home Airmen assigned to the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing. Just in time to spend the holidays with their families, approximately 20
Jan. 7, 2020
VaANG recruiters, retention bring home regional awards

Virginia Air National Guard recruiting and retention team won three regional awards in November 2019 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The accomplishment came the same time the 192nd Wing, the sole wing of the VaANG, reached 100 percent end strength.
Nov. 20, 2019
203rd RED HORSE Squadron conducts field training exercise

The 203rd RED HORSE Squadron held a four-day field training exercise Nov. 14-17, 2019, at State Military Reservation, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Airmen across more than 20 specialties of the Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) Squadron trained for tasks
Nov. 6, 2019
192nd Security Forces Squadron return from federal duty in Afghanistan

Ten Virginia Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 192nd Security Forces Squadron, 192nd Wing, returned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, from a six-month deployment in Afghanistan on Oct. 23, 2019.
Oct. 30, 2019
192nd Maintenance Squadron recognizes new commander

The 192nd Maintenance Squadron celebrated an assumption of command ceremony Oct. 5, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Lt. Col. Michael R. Gosma assumed command of the 192 MXS in front of family, leaders and squadron members.
Oct. 9, 2019
Second generation Dumas makes VaANG a family tradition

Trainee Rick Dumas joins the Virginia Air National Guard on Sept. 27, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. His enlistment makes him the third member of his family actively serving in the 192nd Wing.
Sept. 17, 2019
192nd Wing command team tours JBLE

The 192nd Wing command team took their first tour around the base on Aug. 13, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Comprised of Col. Mark D. Piper, 192nd Wing commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Chris Amburn, 192nd Wing command chief, and Senior Master Sgt. Harold Childs, 192nd Wing first
Sept. 4, 2019
192nd Operations Group receives new commander

The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, held a change of command ceremony for the 192nd Operations Group Aug. 10, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Col. Darren P. Gray relinquished command of the 192nd OG to Col. Christopher G. Batterton, former 192nd Wing vice commander.
Aug. 16, 2019
192nd Wing change of command marks start of new era for VaANG

The 192nd Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony Aug. 11, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Ryan, Air Component Commander, Virginia National Guard, presided over the ceremony where Col. Frank J. Lobash relinquished command to Col. Mark D.
July 26, 2019
Ceremony recognizes dedicated crew chiefs

Eleven Airmen from the 192nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were appointed as dedicated crew chiefs during a ceremony July 14, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The DCC ceremony is a unique opportunity to recognize highly skilled tactical aircraft maintainers.