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29th ID Security Partnering Qawm Newsletter

"The Commonwealth's Guardian"
bi-weekly newsletter produced by the Va. Guard Public Affairs Office
Issue #01-12 (January 13, 2012)   Issue #02-12 (January 27, 2012)
  • Staunton-based 116th BCT HQs returns to Virginia
  • Gate City-based unit wins runner-up food service award
  • Governor McDonnell recognizes Virginia Guard Soldiers during speech
  • Virginia Guard teen program graduates 116 cadets
  • Former state command sergeant major concludes 56 years of service
  • New commander takes charge of Norfolk-based field artillery unit
 
  • Va. Guard displays capabilities for General Assembly
  • Air Guard groups recognized with Outstanding Unit Award
  • Governor and legislators commend Virginia Guard
  • New commander for 192nd Fighter Wing announced
  • ChalleNGe candidates tackle rappel tower during “Hard Core” phase
  • Virginia Defense Force selects 2011 NCO of the Year
 
Issue #25-11 (December 16, 2011)    
  • Virginia Guard Soldiers return from Iraq
  • 29th Division Band plays holiday concert series
  • Governor McDonnell recognizes National Guard’s 375th Birthday
  • Governor McDonnell thanks 1,100 Virginia Guard troops for service in Iraq
  • Virginia Army Guard senior NCO lays wreaths at Arlington Cemetery
  • Virginia Guard Airmen receive apprenticeship certificates

   
Issue #23-11 (November 18, 2011)   Issue #24-11 (December 2, 2011)
  • VDF conducts annual training exercise
  • 116th Infantry Regiment musters in Staunton
  • Virginia Guard supports DEA National Drug Take Back Day
  • Blackstone Rotary dedicates monument to Fort Pickett, veterans
  • 116th BCT Leadership visits Afghan Border Police
  • Virginia Guard to sponsor concerts in Staunton, Martinsville and Covington
 
  • Response force achieves readiness goals
  • 116th leaders take control of ECP during holiday meal
  • Guard chief set to get a seat at the table with Joint Chiefs
  • Virginia Defense Force HQ moves to Waller Depot
  • 29th Band to present Holiday Concerts
  • Virginia warriors train in Germany for AT

Unit and Program Newsletters

CTZ Newsletter
Click on the link below to download the PDF version of the "CTZ Newsletter" from the 116th Brigade Combat Team in Afghanistan
29th ID Security Partnering Qawm Newsletter
Click on the link below to download the PDF version of the "Qawm" from the 29th Infantry Division Security Partnering Team in Afghanistan

EEO Newsletter
Click on the link below to download the PDF version of the Virginia National Guard Equal Employment Opportunity Newsletter