VNG staged, ready for possible winter storm response

The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 60 Soldiers and 20 vehicles for state emergency support duty in the northwest area of the state Dec. 16, 2020, and they are ready to assist local and state emergency agencies respond to potential impacts from heavy snow along the I-81 and I-66 corridors. Expected missions for the VNG include using Humvees and light/medium tactical trucks to provide transportation for first responders through deep snow or help evacuate citizens in need of shelter as well as providing debris reduction teams with chain saws to help clear roads if needed. “I am incredibly proud of how quickly and safely our personnel responded to the call to stage for possible winter storm response operations,” said Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. “Our men and women leave their families and their jobs on short notice so they can be available for duty, and I thank them for their dedication. Our state partners count on us to provide the capabilities requested by Virginia communities, and we are honored to be part of the multi-agency team helping our fellow Virginians in times of need.”

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Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the
Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct pre-mission maintenance checks Dec. 16, 2020, in Staunton, Virginia.