The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to serve as a combat reserve to help fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to answer the call of the Governor when citizens of the commonwealth are in need. More than 9,000 personnel in the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force serve in more than 40 communities across the state from Winchester to Abingdon, Staunton to Virginia Beach, Manassas to Emporia and Danville to Warrenton. Since September 11, 2001, more than 15,000 Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen have mobilized on federal active duty for homeland security missions, combat operations, sustainment support and peacekeeping in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and other locations around the world. Connect with the Virginia National Guard: http://vaguard.dodlive.mil www.facebook.com/VaNationalGuard The Virginia National Guard Always Ready, Always There. The Virginia National Guard is a unique dualstatus force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force answering the call of the Governor when citizens of the commonwealth are in need. More than 9,000 personnel in the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force as well as the state and federal civilian workforce serve in more than 50 communities across the state. Since September 11, 2001, more than 18,500 VNG Soldiers and Airmen have mobilized on federal active duty for homeland security mission and combat, air superiority, security, peace support and sustainment operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, East Africa and other locations across the world. Connect with the Virginia National Guard: Official web site: va.ng.mil On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube: @VaNationalGuard The Virginia National Guard Always Ready, Always There
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