Virgin Islands National Guard

Chaplain Corps: Meeting Soldiers' needs far from home
February 23, 2023 — When a military unit is activated to deploy or even conducting operations within the United States, military chaplains are always a part of the planning process to ensure service members can practice their first amendment right of their freedom of religion. Even during the Revolution War that took place in the 1770’s, George Washington, one of the founding fathers, realized the importance of chaplains and their role in maintaining morale within the Continental Army. In fact, one of Washington’s first requests to congress was to formulate the Chaplain Corps tasking them with the spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing of his troops... MORE

National Engineers Week - 2023
February 17, 2023 — Engineer Week is a celebration that takes place on the third week of February annually because it coincides with President George Washington’s birthday. This is significant, since Washington is considered our Nation’s first engineer, and he also appointed the first engineer officers to the U.S. Army on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution. ... MORE

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
February 13, 2023 — MORE