Veterans Affairs Initiates New Way to Keep Vets Informed
“We project that this platform will be the missing link as it relates to our veterans being notified without missing a beat. We encourage our veterans to access this platform as soon as possible,” said Director Patrick Farrell.
Update 2: Coast Guard Monitors Final Stage of Oil Recovery Operations for 3 Abandoned...
Since oil recovery operations began Nov. 17, the National Response Corp. on St. Croix, which is the oil spill removal organization hired for the project, deployed specialized dive teams to complete assessments.
Command Sgt. Maj. Levi Maynard Retires After 35 Years
The division hosted a retirement ceremony for Maynard Nov. 17 in the headquarters. A livestream of the event is available
Governor Thanks Veterans for Their Service to Uphold Democracy and Freedom
In a statement to veterans, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said, "... I am grateful and honored for the sacrifices our veterans have made, and continue to make. "
National Guard Association Gives Meritorious Service Award to CW4 Randolph
Randolph was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) while serving as the VING Association's membership committee chair.
Watch: V.I. National Guard Army Band Performs the Virgin Islands March
The Virgin Islands National Guard 73rd Army Band presents their rendition of the Virgin Islands March on Aug. 18, 2020.
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.
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The board of Island Green Living Association, a non-profit on St. John focused on environmental issues, has voted unanimously in support of demanding a thorough cleanup of environmental contamination at the shuttered resort at Caneel Bay and plans to sue to try to make it happen. One member plans to sue over the matter. #visource #usvi #News
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The board of Island Green Living Association, a non-profit on St. John focused on environmental issues, has voted unanimously in support of demanding a thorough cleanup of environmental contaminationI think this is asking for the bare minimum. How dare they "love" St. John and leave this sort of mess? Take you asbestos with you.
I'm listening right now to the Zoom meeting panel discussion. It's horribly upsetting. :/
