Happy #NationalPetDay !

Over half of women and almost one in three men have experienced sexual violence. Find resources to support survivors and create a culture to prevent assault: ngpa.us/29186 #SAAPM

Today, we remember Staff Sgt. Jesse A. Ault, who died April 9, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered in Tunnis, Iraq, when his vehicle encountered an IED. He was assigned to the Virginia National Guard's 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

We want you to watch the total solar #eclipse . We just don't want it to be the last thing you see.

How to watch safely: go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Saf…
April 8 livestream: go.nasa.gov/3PzERMz

Today, we remember SSG Jeremiah E. McNeal, who died April 6, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an IED. He was assigned to the 237th Engineer Co. 276th Engineer Battalion.

On Gold Star Spouses Day, we recognize and honor the spouses of fallen service members. Today is a reminder of your strength, courage and sacrifice.

Preventing & responding to sexual assault remains a fight that demands our attention every day. Sexual assault & sexual harassment erode the fabric of our National Guard, breaking the sacred trust of our Nation, service members, civilians & their families.

Congratulations to Pfc. Assan Ngum on earning his Expert Infantryman Badge! Assigned to Charlie Company, 1-116th, Ngum earned his #EIB during testing with The Old Guard at Fort Walker, Virginia.

Excited to share our new webpage is now live! It's a central hub for enlisted Soldiers and Airmen, with valuable info, updates, resources, and personal reading list.
Visit: nationalguard.mil/Features/Team-… to stay connected and informed!

Join us in honoring our resilient and courageous military children throughout April. Their strength and sacrifices alongside their families are the true backbone of the DoD. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild

Today we honor all the U.S. service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. We remember those who fought, those still missing, and those who gave their last full measure of devotion for our country.

Meet CPT Catherine Bean. An engineer officer currently serving as a company commander, her mother and many mentors have served as guiding lights throughout her career.

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In celebration of #WomenHistoryMonth ’s national theme, “Women Who Have Made Great Achievements,” Virginia National Guard's Col. Manaal “Pipper” Burge, 192nd Mission Support Group, shares about the women who have inspired her to achieve great things in her own career.

Yesterday, #Keolis formerly joined the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success. At a ceremony in Virginia, Keolis and the Virginia National Guard formalized this strategic partnership that guarantees soldiers job interviews, possible employment after their service. news.keolisna.com/keolis-us-army…

Today we recognize National Medal of Honor Day. In the VNG, we honor our 2 #MOH recipients, Sgt. Earle D. Gregory, & Tech. Sgt. Frank D. Peregory, along with Col. Van T. Barfoot, for whom our training post is named. Learn more: ngpa.us/24573

#DYK ? For service members, problem gambling impacts well-being and reduces readiness by minimizing peak performance and jeopardizing security clearances. Follow these tips for gambling responsibly and find resources to seek support: ngpa.us/28958

“We are proud to continue sustaining operations.”

@VANationalGuard Soldiers recently took responsibility for logistics, maintenance and supply missions at Forward Operating Site Powidz in Poland. #StrongerTogether ngpa.us/28949

National Guard service can lead to full-time job opportunities. Check out our job listings here: ngpa.us/28938

Congrats to SPC Carter Cooper, 116th IBCT, & SGT Patrick Bradner, 329th RSG, on their wins at the 2024 Virginia Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition!

Virginia #NationalGuard flight crews supported training conducted by Canadian Armed Forces members from 37 #Canadian Brigade Group at Fort Barfoot during Exercise Maroon Raider 24.