Virginia Air National Guard News

Jan. 22, 2026
Finnish strategy chief visits the Virginia Air National Guard

The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, hosted an official visit for distinguished visitors from the Finnish Defence Forces Dec. 11, 2025, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. Senior leaders within the VaANG welcomed Maj. Gen. Sami Nurmi, Finnish Defence Forces deputy chief of
Dec. 22, 2025
Former AG Williams named Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs

Retired Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, who served as the 28th Adjutant General of Virginia, was selected by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to serve as the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, according to a news release from the incoming governor’s communications team Dec. 22,
Dec. 16, 2025
Senior enlisted leader assignments announced for 116th MBCT, 183rd RTI and 192nd Wing

New senior noncommissioned officers are taking responsibility in the Virginia Army and Air National Guards, according to announcements made by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia.
Nov. 17, 2025
Virginia Air National Guard crushes recruiting goals in 2025

The 192nd Wing Recruiting and Retention Flight, Virginia Air National Guard, wrapped up fiscal 2025 with historic success, advancing the wing’s manpower and enhancing mission capability across the commonwealth. The team exceeded its annual enlistment goal by recruiting 177 new Airmen and surpassing
Nov. 17, 2025
192nd Mission Support Group conducts final change of command

The 192nd Mission Support Group, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, conducted an official change of command ceremony Oct. 18, 2025, where Col. Manaal I. Burge relinquished command to Lt. Col. Jessica M. Gambone at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia.
Nov. 4, 2025
Financial support available to Virginia National Guardsmen

The Virginia National Guard has multiple resources ready to help service members and their families navigate difficult financial situations, including government shutdowns, designed to help those in the VNG family cope during hardships.
Oct. 20, 2025
VaANG team observes Finnish Air Force agile combat employment tactics

A contingent of Virginia Air National Guard personnel recently spent time observing Protective Fence 2025, a major exercise conducted by the Finnish Air Force to test its air component readiness Sept. 22 - 26, 2025, in Finland.
Oct. 3, 2025
VNG participates in counter-mobility operations exchange in Finland

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen participated in the Finnish Engineer Platoon Counter-Mobility Operations 25 course Aug. 25 - 29, 2025, at the Kainuu Brigade in Kajaani, Finland.
Sept. 19, 2025
Weidner takes command of the 192nd Wing

The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomed Col. Andrew M. Weidner as the new wing commander Sept. 7, 2025, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia.
Sept. 19, 2025
VNG mobilizes personnel for admin, logistics support to ICE

The Virginia National Guard mobilized approximately 40 Soldiers and Airmen Sept. 15, 2025, with a mission to provide administrative and logistics support to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at locations across the state.