Virgin Islands National Guard

Hurricane Hunters wrap up 2021 season; brace for winter ops
December 2, 2021 — Nov. 30 marked the end of the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons and for the second year in a row, the Atlantic tropical basin produced a full list of named storms. Eight of those storms made landfall in the U.S. with two making landfall as hurricanes, one of those being a major hurricane in category 4 Hurricane Ida... MORE

First Female, Person of Color Serves as Director of Chaplains
October 4, 2021 — On Sept. 12, Col. Leah Botona Boling took seat as the first female and person of color to serve as director of the Air National Guard Chaplain Corps at the Air National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. MORE

Redesigned Joint Staff Badge Reflects Addition of Newest Military Service
October 4, 2021 — The seal for the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been redesigned to reflect the addition of the Space Force, the newest military service... MORE

Veterans can request correction to military records through review board
July 20, 2021 — Veterans can apply to correct inaccuracies or injustices in their military records, including an upgrade in discharge, officials for the DOD's legal policy office said recently... MORE

Best Warrior competitors conduct Army Combat Fitness Test
June 21, 2021 — Competitors from across the ARCENT area or responsibility are competing in various events to be crowned the title of best warrior. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. True Thao, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)... MORE

Berklee music student turned Army officer supports Horn of Africa mission
May 10, 2021 — Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., is the world’s preeminent music study institute. Many graduates go on to become industry professionals while others become mega music stars. But only one graduate of Berklee now serves in the U.S. Army in Djibouti and Somalia as a Logistics Civil Augmentation Program professional. Army Capt. Kai Callwood, who holds a degree in music production and engineering and another in music business management, is assigned to the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Army Field Support Battalion-Africa. ... MORE

Military and civilian personnel should be vigilant in maintaining security clearances
April 1, 2021 — Whether you are a Soldier, civilian or contractor, maintaining an active security clearance is essential to your ability to work for U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and the Department of Defense... MORE

Roth to serve as acting Secretary of the Air Force
January 20, 2021 — John P. Roth will serve as the Acting Secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, 2021 until the President nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement... MORE

AFMC Connect continues focus on resiliency, connectedness
January 6, 2021 — The initiative, launched provides monthly training topics for leaders to use for facilitating deliberate and meaningful discussions to increase unit cohesion and connectedness. ... MORE

Program Aims to Increase Diversity
January 6, 2021 — Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians. MORE