Virginia Air National Guard News

Sept. 12, 2024
Cookies for Congress: A taste of E-SPEK innovation

Airmen from the 192nd Support Squadron, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, demonstrated the capabilities of their new mobile kitchen, the Expandable Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen, during the cookies for congressional delegates event Sept. 6, 2024, at the Air National Guard Congressional
Aug. 28, 2024
203rd RED HORSE enhances operational readiness through deployment for training at Lajes Field

Airmen with the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard participated in a deployment for training July 14-26, 2024, at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal.
Aug. 4, 2024
Guarding Hearts: 192nd Wing couples strengthen relationships with Strong Bonds

Laughter echoed through the halls of the Founders Inn & Spa as couples from the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, traded military uniforms for casual wear at a weekend retreat designed to strengthen their bonds.
Aug. 3, 2024
149th Fighter Squadron welcomes Liggieri as new commander

The 149th Fighter Squadron, recognized as the oldest unit assigned to the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomed Lt. Col. Peter “Sly” Liggieri, former 149th FS deputy commander, as the new squadron commander during a change of command ceremony Aug. 3, 2024.
Aug. 1, 2024
192nd Wing and Chesterfield County Police Department: A partnership in preparedness

The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Wing and the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Special Response Unit partnered to conduct Rapid Response Force training Aug. 1, 2024, highlighting the dual role citizen Airmen play in ensuring public safety. Maintaining well-trained, well-equipped units
July 16, 2024
192nd Security Forces Squadron sharpens skills during joint exercise Bumbu Forge 2024

Airmen from the 192nd Security Forces Squadron, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, honed their combat readiness during joint exercise Bumbu Forge 2024, a large-scale training exercise held June 2-16, 2024, at Fort McCoy and Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center in Wisconsin.
July 14, 2024
192nd Wing hosts Air National Guard Classic Association Conference

The 192nd Wing recently hosted a two-day conference for Air National Guard classic association units here on June 25, 2024, bringing together leaders from across the country to discuss challenges, best practices and to explore the future of these vital partnerships. Col. Brock E. Lange, 192nd Wing
June 7, 2024
192nd Wing first sergeants - putting Airmen first

Called by many names - Diamond, Shirt, First Shirt - a first sergeant has many roles in their unit. They advise commanders on Airmen and families' readiness, health, morale, welfare and quality of life to ensure a mission-ready force. But their primary mission? Taking care of Airmen.
June 6, 2024
Dirt Boys pave the way for the VaANG

Within the 203rd RED HORSE, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard is a prestigious group of Airmen - the Dirt Boys.To be a “Dirt Boy” means to be a highly trained and skilled engineer, technician and craftsman who possesses determination in various construction disciplines. It is a term of
May 6, 2024
 Virginia signs state partnership agreement with Finland

The Virginia National Guard formalized its partnership with the Finnish Defense Forces during a signing ceremony May 2, 2024, at the Finnish Ministry of Defense in Helsinki, Finland.