by VNGMG Office | Jan 21, 2024 | VANG Publication
Martin takes command of VaARNG from Gallagher Col. Charles B. Martin Jr. was promoted to brigadier general and formally took command of the Virginia Army National Guard from Brig. Gen. K. Weedon Gallagher during a change of command ceremony Jan. 6, 2024, at Defense...
by Jeffrey Frisby | Jan 15, 2024 | National News
Active duty and drilling Guard and Reserve members’ pay will increase 5.2% over 2023 rates. It will be the largest increase in pay in two decades. DFAS is due to issue the official pay tables in January 2024. Military pay is taxable in most States. Basic...
by Jeffrey Frisby | Jan 8, 2024 | National News
What to Expect from the 2nd Session of the 118th Congress (or what Congress will be up to from January to December 2024) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA for 2024 was signed into law on December 22, 2023 (Public Law 118-31) and will be in effect...
by VNGMG Office | Dec 18, 2023 | VANG Publication
Virginia recruiters named top in the region Three Virginia Army National Guard recruiters were named top in the region following a meeting of Region II’s Strength Maintenance Advisory Group, or SMAG, Nov. 16, 2023, in Washington. Sgt. 1st Class David Sanford was named...
by VNGMG Office | Dec 7, 2023 | VANG Publication
Va. National Guard wraps up firefighting support Approximately 30 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen wrapped up ground support to firefighting efforts Nov. 17, 2023, in Madison County, Virginia, after assisting the Virginia Department of Forestry with mop up...
by KAREN CRAIG | Nov 21, 2023 | National News
GIVING TUESDAY – GIVE THE GIFT OF HELPING OTHERS! Giving Tuesday is right around the corner! Created in 2012, it’s a day that encourages people to do good. This year, choose to give back to the Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard who are struggling...
by VNGMG Office | Nov 18, 2023 | VANG Publication
Veterans honored at Va. War Memorial ceremony The Virginia War Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony honored those who have served and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces Nov. 10, 2023, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. Maj. Gen. James...
by VNGMG Office | Nov 3, 2023 | VANG Publication
34th Civil Support Team trained, ready after formal evaluation The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Barfoot-based 34th Civil Support Team was evaluated as trained and mission capable after a Training Proficiency Evaluation Oct. 17 and 19, 2023, in Dinwiddie County,...
by | Nov 3, 2023 | National News, Roll Call
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points with other unit members The EANGUS Legislative Quarterly Summit is almost here! This event provides our members the opportunity to Learn about the...
by | Nov 3, 2023 | National News, Roll Call
To: EANGUS MembersFrom: EANGUS National Office Please share the following Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points with other unit members The EANGUS Legislative Quarterly Summit is almost here! This event provides our members the opportunity to Learn about the...
