ISSUE #24 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
429th LSB line companies get transformation refresh The Virginia National Guard’s Danville-based 429th Light Support Battalion formally conducted a casing of the colors ceremony for Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Companies Nov. 14, 2025, at Fort Pickett, Virginia, marking...
A Thanksgiving Message the President of EANGUS
As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our National Guard Soldiers, Airmen, families, retirees, and the entire EANGUS community. Whether you are starting the day with a community turkey trot, sitting down to dinner with...
ISSUE #23 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
180th ESC officially begins Horn of Africa mission The Virginia National Guard’s Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company officially begin their mission to support Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa with a transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 20,...
ISSUE #22 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
192nd MSG conducts final change of command Lt. Col. Jessica M. Gambone took command of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Mission Support Group, 192nd Wing from Col. Manaal I. Burge during a ceremony Oct. 18, 2025, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton,...
EANGUS November 2025 Drill Talking Points
Government Shutdown Impact The ongoing federal government shutdown continues to have significant effects on the National Guard and its members. Key impacts: Unpaid Title 32 Guard members: Thousands of Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) personnel and Dual-Status...
2026 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2026 VNGEA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION We are happy to announce we will be awarding $5,000 in scholarships for 2026 thanks to our generous sponsors to include the VA National Guard Enlisted Association Auxiliary, JJ St Clair Memorial Scholarship, Command Chief Master...
ISSUE #21 OF THE 2025 COMMONWEALTH’S GUARDIAN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VaANG team observes Finnish agile combat tactics A contingent of Virginia Air National Guard personnel recently spent time observing Protective Fence 2025, a major exercise conducted by the Finnish Air Force to test its air component readiness Sept. 22 – 26,...
EANGUS Advocates for Fairness During the Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is working tirelessly to ensure that our Nation’s enlisted men and women — especially those serving in the National Guard — are not left behind....
EANGUS President Shares the Voice of the Enlisted Guard on “Serving Those Who Serve Part-Time”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) President CMSgt Josh J. Baker was recently invited to speak during the October “Battle Rhythm” webinar hosted by America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP), a national organization...YOUR SPONSORS
