Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) – Virgin Islands Free Press

Veterans, volunteers needed for ‘suicide prevention’ walks

Suicide Prevention Month takes place every year in September. Multiple organizations hold dedicated awareness events throughout the month, including National Suicide Prevention Week, World Suicide Prevention Day, and 988 Day. …

John McCarthy September 3, 2025

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VING joins U.S. Army North, FEMA as it preps for ‘unprecedented’ hurricane season

SAN ANTONIO — Ahead of what will likely be an active hurricane season, U.S. Army North trains to support civilian federal agencies in timely and effective disaster response. More than…

John McCarthy June 17, 2024

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Citizen Out For A Morning Walk In Estate Jealousy Finds A Dead Body

KINGSHILL — A person out for a leisurely stroll in Estate Jealousy got an unexpected surprise — a dead body. The discovery was reported at 9:47 a.m. Thursday, the Virgin Islands Police…

John McCarthy November 27, 2023

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MAKING herSTORY: VING Vet Succeeds At Many Firsts

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Felicia Neale, a United States Air Force veteran, made history this month when she became the first woman and the first African American appointed as the National President…

John McCarthy March 10, 2023

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VING Members Gripe About Toxic Leadership: Letters

The Virgin Island’s National Guard (VING), an organization that was once know for its strong presence in the community, is now depleting in size due to many issues. Losing one…

John McCarthy August 30, 2022

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Rodriguez Promoted As The First Female Chief Master Sergeant Within The 285th Civil Engineering Squadron

KINGSHILL — Virgin Islands Air National Guard (VIANG) Zathlyn Rodriguez, 285th Civil Engineering Squadron was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant making her the first female to ever hold the position in the squadron.…

John McCarthy August 5, 2022

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VING Graduates 2 Candidates From Sergeant Major Academy

EL PASO, Texas — Two Virgin Islands National Guardsmen Master Sgts. Mizelle Calixte and Louin Chung graduated from the Sergeants Major Academy in Texas, June 17, 2022. The Army’s premiere…

John McCarthy June 21, 2022

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OCS Students Recognized For Service In VING Ceremony

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands National Guard saluted all the high school seniors who were honored during the Our Community Salutes - U.S. Virgin Islands annual high school recognition…

John McCarthy June 11, 2022

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Service Members Receive Care Packages For COVID-19 Support

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Virgin Islands National Guard serving on COVID-19 orders were among the 50 States and territories to receive Operation Gratitude care packages as part of…

John McCarthy March 18, 2022

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4 Years After Hurricane Maria Duty, VING Members Get ‘Corrected-Payment’ Checks

KINGSHILL — Governor Albert Bryan joined Adjutant General Kodjoe Know-Limbacker and the leadership at the Virgin Islands National Guard this week to present members of the National Guard with checks…

John McCarthy January 8, 2022