VaANG awards Airmen for outstanding performance

The Virginia Air National Guard recognized its top performers for 2021 in the organization’s annual awards ceremony Feb. 5, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Brig. Gen. Toni M. Lord, Virginia National Guard air component commander, hosted the event and presented Airmen with group and state level awards alongside Col. Christopher G. Batterton, 192nd Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich, VaANG state command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Roberts, 192nd Wing command chief.

Due to COVID restrictions, the event was live streamed.

“This is the best part of my job, recognizing Airmen,” Lord said during her opening remarks. “I want to recognize every Airman, whether they’re here or online. Without every single person, we could not get our mission done or accomplished. The sun never sets on the Virginia Air National Guard because our forces are all over the world. I also want to recognize the folks that stood above and beyond. They excelled at the Air Force core values. Their tenaciousness at getting the job done and taking care of their Airmen are going to be recognized today.”

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Senior Virginia Air National Guard leaders recognize top performers during the VaANG’s annual awards ceremony Feb. 5, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.