Virginia Air National Guard News

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.
May 2, 2024
Youngkin announces VNG to formalize partnership with Finland

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced May 2, 2024, the Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Finland for the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
April 10, 2024
Commander of Finnish Air Force meets with VNG leaders

Finnish Maj. Gen. Juha-Pekka Keränen, commander of the Finnish Air Force, met with Virginia National Guard leaders April 8, 2024, during a visit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia.
April 5, 2024
VNG’s 192nd Wing to receive 2022 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

The Virginia National Guard’s 192nd Wing is one of 14 Air National Guard units to receive the 2022 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award, according to an announcement made April 4, 2024, by Lt. Gen. Michael A. Low, Director of the Air National Guard at National Guard Bureau.
April 2, 2024
34th CST, Virginia State Police team up for training exercise

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman assigned to the Fort Barfoot-based 34th Civil Support Team, along with Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation bomb technicians, conducted a training exercise March 19-21, 2024, in Blackstone, Virginia.
March 26, 2024
Women veterans honored at War Memorial ceremony

Women veterans from all military branches received pins recognizing their service during a Virginia Women Veterans Week event March 21, 2024, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia.