VNG provides water support to Richmond
The Virginia National Guard mobilized approximately 55 personnel to provide water distribution support Jan. 10-11, 2025, to Richmond, Virginia, and also staged approximately 50 personnel to prepare for potential winter storm response at multiple locations across the state. All troops were demobilized by Jan. 12, and the VNG returned to routine operations.
“It has been a busy week working alongside our local and state partners, and I think Virginia National Guard troops are doing a fantastic job as they wrapped up one snow response and quickly geared for water distribution and more snow,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Hubbard, VNG Director of the Joint Staff. “During domestic response operations, the National Guard can bring in tactical resources used for our federal mission that can help our fellow Virginians in times of need. In this situation, bulk water tanks used to support Soldiers in the field can provide citizens of Richmond with much-needed water.“
Hubbard visited troops at multiple locations in Richmond, and he said he was impressed by the positive attitudes and willingness to be of service.
A Virginia National Guard Airman assigned o the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron supports water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 11, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia.