329th Regional Support Group

02/02/2026

‼️ NOTICE: Page deactivation and photo archive transition ‼️

In accordance with Army Directive 2025-25, which streamlines and clarifies Army social media use for organizations, this page will no longer be updated or monitored.

Additionally, this page will be archived and become inaccessible on Feb. 28, 2026.

To preserve public access to historical imagery, the photo archive for the 329th Regional Support Group is being transferred to Flickr and will be available at: https://vngpao.info/24wsce9r

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12/19/2025

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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12/05/2025

Issue #24 of the 2025 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://vngpao.info/2p8ua69d. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

In this issue:

429th LSB line companies get transformation refresh
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/yyt8xfb3

116th MBCT Soldiers field Infantry Squad Vehicle
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/mvv5kjve

First Formation streamlines new VaARNG Soldier onboarding process
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p9x9mue

VNG honors area 9-year-old with ceremonial promotion
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p9w7h46

429th BSB pioneers multifunctional logistics concept at XCTC
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/5n8jy2f3

Former VNG Soldiers, Airmen gather for AG Alumni Reception
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/2p89reyb

Leaders visit 116th Infantry Squad Vehicle training
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/3yzz9zsw

King William HS JROTC tours VNG aviation facility
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/2p84r7dt

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

116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team on Facebook
~ Read more at https://www.facebook.com/116thInfantry

429th Light Support Battalion on Facebook
~ Read more at https://www.facebook.com/429thLSB

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11/23/2025

Last month we bid farewell to SFC Jacob Barton. SFC Barton served as the Readiness NCO for HHC 329th RSG. His professionalism and efficiency will be missed by all. Wishing you the best in your new assignment SFC Barton!

11/21/2025

Issue #23 of the 2025 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://vngpao.info/3fjuvxjp

The Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office did not publish any content during the lapse in appropriations, but the newsletter issues from that time period are available for download at the links below:

Download Issue #22 at https://vngpao.info/mr35x7yc
Download Issue #21 at https://vngpao.info/yc54uv3v
Download Issue #20 at https://vngpao.info/mprcfu4b

In this issue:

180th ESC officially begins Horn of Africa mission
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/mpz5nwx5

116th Infantry Regiment Soldiers gather for Muster
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/mrp7p6n6

Red Dragon Soldiers compete for scout platoon selection
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/5db8rshn

VDF chaplain joins Virginia Army National Guard ranks
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2u5k94vu

Registration open for 2025 Fort Pickett 5K Turkey Trot
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/y4kmac67

VaANG Medical Det. conducts joint training with Suffolk firefighters
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/2p88rhv7

First Formation officially welcomes new Soldiers
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/3p842msu

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

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09/28/2025

LTC Wynn recognized SSG Akers for her outstanding performance during AT. SSG Akers was instrumental in the 329th RSG's mission to provide logistics support for the BOLD Quest mission at Fort Pickett.

09/27/2025

SSG Grant, SGT Stone, and 2LT Starkey were recognized by the 329th RSG's leadership for going above and beyond during their support for the Bold Quest 25 mission. Congratulations on a job well done!

09/26/2025

Issue #19 of the 2025 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://vngpao.info/2va7eab6.

In this issue:

180th Engineers begin federal active duty mobilization
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p99t42h

Ceremony formalizes return of 29th ID DIVARTY
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/yckvn8sb

Cyber operators train for response, mitigation at Cyber Fortress 25
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p8wf87b

VaANG’s Bosslift event enhances military-civilian partnerships
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/yckna9dt

VNG celebrates graduates of OCS Class 67, 68A, 68B
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/3s5nbab2

Virginia Air National Guard welcomes first Warrant Officer
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p8wta8z

VNG mobilizes troops for admin, logistics support to ICE
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2jw8x24h

Funeral Honors team trains to active-duty Soldiers
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/huwaxbuk

Virginia Defense Force authorized new uniforms
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p9x9677

Ceremony honors Epperly’s 36 years of military service
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/25yz3zxp

VNG ceremony marks anniversary of 9/11
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/2zme7kdx

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09/21/2025

COL Juanita Rohler, 329th RSG Commander, and CSM Joseph Viera, 329th Command Sergeant Major, visit with Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company during their post mobilization training and validation this month at Fort Bliss, Texas.

09/19/2025

Please join us in congratulating CPT Reinsel as he assumes command of the 229th Chemical Company. CPT Reinsel was previously in the 329th RSG's S3 section. Wishing you all the best on a great and successful command!

09/12/2025

Issue #18 of the 2025 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://vngpao.info/2p86n5a5.

In this issue:

VaARNG recruiting battalion tops annual mission
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/msmbwmbm

3-116th Soldiers excel “in the box” at National Training Center
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/3hfkwwp6

Batterton succeeds Jumper to lead Virginia Air National Guard
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p967vzd

Harris succeeds Calley as VaARNG senior warrant officer
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/mrtndw3e

VNG aviators conduct water bucket training using portable tank
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2vh7jrhf

SAPR course provides refresher training to Soldiers, civilians
~ Read more at https://vngpao.info/2p9xd2rm

Ceremony formalizes return of 29th ID DIVARTY
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/39hzzfde

Funeral Honors team trains to active-duty Soldiers
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/mry4wn2t

180th Engineers conduct departure ceremony
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/bdhwjfc6

180th Engineers, loved ones say farewells
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/ytxf6ys6

VNG senior leaders send of 180th ESC Soldiers
~ Photos on Flickr at https://vngpao.info/ycx6c6bt

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09/10/2025

Virginia National Guard senior leaders send off about 130 Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group as they depart for federal active duty mobilization Sept. 9, 2025, in Sandston, Virginia.