29th Infantry Division to deploy to Middle East

The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division has received a mobilization order for federal active duty in the Middle East, according to an announcement made Feb. 4, 2021, by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia. In Spring 2021, more than 500 Soldiers of the 29th will begin a 10-month long deployment in the Central Command Area of Operations as Task Force Spartan to provide leadership, command, control and in-depth staff analysis for Operation Spartan Shield. While based at Fort Belvoir, Soldiers assigned to the 29th ID live all throughout Virginia and Maryland.

“The Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division embody the National Guard motto ‘Always Ready, Always There,” Williams said. “This is not the first time that the 29th has been called on to play a key role on the world stage in support of theater security operations. These highly-qualified and experienced professionals are ready to do their part in serving our nation and our global partners. What is truly inspiring is to see their willingness to step up, and not just the Soldiers but also their families and employers. This is what makes our Army and our nation great!”

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The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division assists federal agencies in securing the nation’s capital during the 59th Presidential Inauguration, and now is in the final stages of preparing for federal mobilization.