183D Regiment, Regional Training Institute

Join us in Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day!

Each year, the Virginia Army National Guard conducts professional development training in conjunction with the anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. This year, the Virginia Army National Guard is inviting five Soldiers to join us June 2-10, 2022, as we visit battlefields, view exhibitions, attend symposiums and come together with partner nations and our sister services.

Interested Soldiers should submit a memo explaining why they would like to participate in the training and send it to [email protected] by May 5, 2022. Lead champions, or those Soldiers who log the most recruiting leads in the Virginia National Guard App March 15-April 30, 2022, will be given preference during the selection process.

Look for the app on Android or Apple devices or click here: https://apps.bfac.com/m/vaguard/

To enter a lead, open the app, click on “Unit Tools,” then “Unit Referral,” fill out the requested information and click “Submit” at the bottom of the page.

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Issue #7 of the 2022 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xucyC. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

In this issue:

29th ID returns to USA after Spartan Shield rotation
https://go.usa.gov/xu3wn

229th BEB, RRB Soldiers capture 2022 VNG Best Warrior titles
https://go.usa.gov/xu3fx

Task Force Red Dragon Soldiers join French-led Exercise WAKRI 22
https://go.usa.gov/xu3fb

Va. Beach native first female cav scout in VNG
https://go.usa.gov/xu3fQ

Women veterans recognized during ceremony at Virginia War Memorial
https://go.usa.gov/xu3ft

Meet the Virginia Defense Force: Col. (Va.) Robin Phillips
https://go.usa.gov/xu3Gc

WOCs show community support with service project
https://go.usa.gov/xu3GT/

Pre-OCS gives Soldiers insight into officer training
https://go.usa.gov/xu3GK/

Photos: VDF cyber battalion welcomes new commander
https://ngpa.us/19134/

Photos: VNG supports Army JROTC Raider Challenge
https://ngpa.us/19135/

Photos: Team helps 29th ID Soldiers demobilize
https://ngpa.us/19136/

Issue #6 of the 2022 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xzGbj. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

In this issue:

29th ID concludes tour as Task Force Spartan
https://go.usa.gov/xzw3F

VNG battalion takes responsibility for air defense mission in Iraq
https://go.usa.gov/xzwcC

185th Cyberspace Operations Squadron returns after federal mobilization
https://go.usa.gov/xzwcP

Infantry Squad Battle Course open for business at MTC
https://go.usa.gov/xzwcY

Class 56 graduates from Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy
https://go.usa.gov/xzwcj

VNG conducts infantry tactics, UAS exchanges in Tajikistan
https://go.usa.gov/xzwcD

R&R names battalion NCO of the Year
https://go.usa.gov/xzwcg/

Recruiter talks family, career and women’s strength
https://go.usa.gov/xzwcB/

NCO recounts career moves from band geek to section chief
https://go.usa.gov/xzwcX/

CD TF facilitates human trafficking awareness event
https://go.usa.gov/xzwck/

Course provides training, resources for company-level XOs
https://go.usa.gov/xzwx2/

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Issue #2 of the 2022 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xtnF7. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

In this issue:

VNG supports inauguration of the 74th Governor of Va.
https://go.usa.gov/xtRC3

TF Red Dragon begins security mission in Horn of Africa
https://go.usa.gov/xtRq7

VNG assists with statewide response for series of winter storms
https://go.usa.gov/xtRcQ

VNG officer helps save 3 lives over 60 days
https://go.usa.gov/xtRqM

VDF provides logistics support during VNG winter storm response
https://go.usa.gov/xtRqv

VNG officer leads U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team to winter games
https://go.usa.gov/xtn6G

183rd RTI adapts in changing environment
https://go.usa.gov/xtRqs/

Photos: 229th MPs commended for support to OAW
https://ngpa.us/18038

Task Force Red Dragon on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/1stBattalion116thInfantry/

Task Force Saint Lo on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/116thIBCT/

Virginia Defense Force on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/VaDefenseForce/

Issue #25 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xeFvz. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

This is the last issue of 2021, and the first issue of 2022 is scheduled for publication Jan. 14, 2022.

In this issue:

34th CST trained, ready following formal evaluation
https://go.usa.gov/xeFDe

Ceremony marks official start of TF Thunder mobilization
https://go.usa.gov/xeFZ5

VNG cyber protection battalion completes TF Echo mission
https://go.usa.gov/xeFZU

Thunder Soldiers gather for regimental muster, honor Saint Barbara’s Day
https://go.usa.gov/xeFZp

VNG NCO reflects on 20 years of service in Counterdrug Program
https://go.usa.gov/xeFZG

Course introduces Soldiers to Holistic Health and Fitness program
https://go.usa.gov/xeFRg

Photos: 2-224th thanks spouses with helicopter flight
https://ngpa.us/17317

Photos: Flight medics train on new ventilators
https://ngpa.us/17318

Photos: Soldiers train on Fire Suppression Refill System
https://ngpa.us/17319

Photos: Governor, First Lady host families of deployed
https://ngpa.us/17320

Photos: Task Force Red Dragon Photo Collection
https://ngpa.us/16860

Issue #24 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xeVYr. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

In this issue:

Former VNG Soldier inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame
https://go.usa.gov/xeVqH

TF Red Dragon begins federal active duty mission
https://go.usa.gov/xeV3D

329th Regional Support Group HQs moves from Iraq to Kuwait
https://go.usa.gov/xeV3Q

VNG, DMA representatives participate in incident management training
https://go.usa.gov/xeV3y

VNG Soldier finds success through resilience
https://go.usa.gov/xeV3d

Rank, responsibility passes from mentor to mentee
https://go.usa.gov/xeV3z

Photos: VDF manages traffic for TF Red Dragon ceremony
https://ngpa.us/16997

Photos: 11C students conduct mortar live fire
https://ngpa.us/16935

Photos: MATES delivers Duck for display at VNG HQs
https://ngpa.us/16934

Photos: HART hones hoist handiness in Chesterfield
https://ngpa.us/16933

Photos: Task Force Red Dragon Photo Collection
https://ngpa.us/16860

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Photos from 183D Regiment, Regional Training Institute's post

Issue #23 of the 2021 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xeXXT. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

In this issue:

Veterans Day observed across Virginia and overseas
https://go.usa.gov/xe9G6

116th Infantry Regiment holds 53rd annual muster
https://go.usa.gov/xe97B

New historic artifacts in place at VNG headquarters
https://go.usa.gov/xe97N

29th ID Soldiers’ resilience proves useful in escort mission
https://go.usa.gov/xe97Q

Named after Gen. Colin Powell, a VNG Soldier mourns his passing
https://go.usa.gov/xe97m

CSM Smith’s Foxhole Report – 8th Edition
https://go.usa.gov/xe97d

Photos: Seaton succeeds Reed as 183rd RTI CSM
https://ngpa.us/16843

Photos: OCS candidates tackle 12-mile ruck march
https://ngpa.us/16844

Photos: Red Dragon Soldiers learn tactical combat cares
https://ngpa.us/16760

Photos: Red Dragon Soldiers on MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle
https://ngpa.us/16757

Photos: Task Force Red Dragon Photo Collection
https://ngpa.us/16860

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