29th Infantry Division Artillery

01/15/2026

During January's IDT, DIVARTY was visited by the 29th Infantry Division's Deputy Commanding General for Operations, Brig. Gen. Murray, who presented coins to three outstanding Soldiers: Sgt. 1st Class Harwood, Sgt. Popke, and Pfc. Fuentes. Brig. Gen. Murray, along with the DIVARTY staff, received a briefing from the Long Range Fires Assurance Team on the Army's efforts in developing long-range fires. Gunner also conducted counter-UAS training, received instruction on operations orders, and learned about employing tactical communications.

Full Send!

01/07/2026

Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger will reappoint Maj. Gen. James W. Ring as the Adjutant General of Virginia according to an announcement made Jan. 5, 2026.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Virginia National Guard!

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

The holidays can be heavy for many in our formation. What should be a season of light can feel like a season of weight. Too many Soldiers carry that burden alone.
If you’re carrying the weight, don’t go silent. Reach out. Let your team help you move forward because you are not alone.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call 988 and press 1 for the Military Crisis Line. The Army is a people business and we’re strongest together.

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

“I am humbled by Governor-elect Spanberger asking me to serve as the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, and it would be an absolute honor to continue to serve and support my fellow Virginians, especially the more than 600,000 Veterans who call Virginia home."

Retired Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, who served as the 28th Adjutant General of Virginia, was selected by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to serve as the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense

12/21/2025

Issue #25 of the 2025 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://vngpao.info/2p9acypf.

This is the last newsletter issue of 2025, and publication will resume in January 2026.

In this issue:

Crocker succeeds Huffman as SMR commander
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/ywvdkuyb

Six Virginia National Guard Soldiers earn EIB
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/3uztmkct

Senior leaders recognize DMA state employees during luncheon
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p86bmyz

Senior enlisted leader assignments announced
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/nhbcpb6h

STARBASE Blackstone sees success in first year
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p8du74y

Reality Store give ChalleNGe cadets insight into financial decisions
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/2p8y3e2k

VNG response capabilities tested during BAAF exercise
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/268d7twt

VNG senior leaders host Finnish strategy chief
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/2p89y8mp

Finnish strategy chief visits the VaANG
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/2p8af2rw

HRO hosts Jingle Jog 5K
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/3b9dw3kz

Virginia National Guard Resiliency Resources
~ Read more at https://va.ng.mil/Resiliency/

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12/15/2025

Our hearts are with their families, loved ones and our comrades in the Iowa National Guard during this time of profound sorrow. We will never forget them or their service.

We are also thinking of and praying for the families of the civilian interpreter who was killed, and the three other Guardsmen who were wounded. May God place his healing hand upon them.

12/13/2025

For 389 years The National Guard has answered the call at home and abroad. Today we celebrate their legacy of service and sacrifice.

Join us in honoring the Guard on its birthday.