Virgin Islands National Guard
U.S. Virgin Islands National Guard | |
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![]() Virgin Islands National Guard HQ DUI | |
Active | 19 October 1973–present |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch | National Guard |
Role | "When directed by the Governor, service members will serve and protect the interests of the Territory and its citizens." |
Size | 1,000 -/+ |
Garrison/HQ | St Croix, United States Virgin Islands |
Motto(s) | "The Guardians of the Eastern Front" |
Commanders | |
Civilian leadership | President Joseph R. Biden (Commander-in-Chief) Governor Albert Bryan Jr. |
State Military Leadership | Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker |
Colonel of the Regiment | Col Glenda M. Mathurine-Lee |
Insignia | |
Emblem of the Joint Forces Virgin Islands National Guard | ![]() |
The Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) was federally recognized on October 19, 1973 in a ceremony officiated by Major General La Vern E. Weber, Director of the United States Army National Guard. Major Leayle Galiber was appointed acting Adjutant General and took command of the first two units to be activated, a Headquarters Detachment and the 661st Military Police Company both on St. Croix. [1]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/Virgin_Islands_National_Guard.jpg/170px-Virgin_Islands_National_Guard.jpg)
An officer from the Washington, D.C. police department deputizing members of the Virgin Islands National Guard who have just landed at Andrews Air Force Base
The U.S. Virgin Islands National Guard consists of the:
- Virgin Islands Army National Guard [2]
- 661st Military Police Company
- Virgin Islands Air National Guard [3]
Decorations[]
The Virgin Islands National Guard has authorized several state decorations for wear by its personnel, including [4]:
- Virgin Islands Distinguished Service Medal (VIDSM)
- Virgin Islands Meritorious Service Medal (VIMSM)
- Virgin Islands Commendation Medal (VICOM)
- Virgin Islands Long and Faithful Service Medal (VILFSM)
- Virgin Islands Emergency Service Ribbon (VIESR)
Categories:
- National Guard of the United States
- Military in the United States Virgin Islands
- 1973 establishments in the United States Virgin Islands
- United States military history stubs