VINGA Awards $1,000 Scholarship CHS Student
The Virgin Islands National Guard Association (VINGA) presented a $1,000 scholarship award to Trey Francis in July at Estate Bethlehem, St. Croix.
V.I. Welcomes Back 661st Military Police Detachment From Deployment
The unit spent approximately nine and a half months on a mission to support Operation Spartan Shield (Enduring Freedom). Their mission was at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Abrahim Retires After 24 Years
He has served in numerous overseas locations including Germany (4x), Iraq (3x) and Haiti.
VING’s 631st Engineer Utilities Repairs Local Schools During Annual Training
The unit was scheduled to attend a 21-day overseas deployment training in Hohenfels, Germany, which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
VING Is Screening Travelers at Both Airports
Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) personnel are busy screening passengers at both of the territory’s airports.
Todman Becomes VING’s Second Chief Warrant Officer Five
In a small ceremony held Saturday, July 18, at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, Todman was joined by Adjutant Gen. Kodjo Knox-Limbacker, his wife Julie Todman, family, friends and his former unit, the 631st Engineer Detachment.
Port Authority Implementing New Safety Measures to Combat COVID-19 Spread
Temperature checks at the airports will be performed by the Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) at checkpoints on the airport operations access ramp before travelers are allowed entry into the terminal.
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Tyrone Gifft
Airman Tyrone Gifft is an aviation ordnanceman on USS Nimitz
Coast Guard Initiates New Commander of Sector San Juan
Rear Adm. Eric C. Jones, Coast Guard’s Seventh District commander, presided over the change of command ceremony, where Capt. Gregory H. Magee relieved Capt. Eric P. King as the Commander of Sector San Juan.
V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs Collaborates With My Brother’s Workshop
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs has enlisted the assistance of My Brother’s Workshop to manufacture flag cases locally for next-of-kin of deceased veterans.
Coming Thursday: “The Broken Hearts Gallery” and “The House With the Clock in Its Walls”
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The V.I. Department of Health confirmed the territory’s 17th death related to COVID-19. The death, a 93-year-old male on St. Thomas, was announced in a news release issued Saturday morning.
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V.I. Marks 17th COVID-19 Death | St. Thomas Source
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The V.I. Department of Health confirmed the territory's 17th death related to COVID-19. The death, a 93-year-old male on St. Thomas, was announced in a news release issued Saturday morning.
