Virginia National Guard celebrates 406th birthday
Senior leaders, Soldiers, Airmen and civilians employees celebrate the 406th birthday of the Virginia National Guard with a cake cutting May 14, 2013, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Sandston. The Virginia National Guard traces the heritage and traditions of selfless service to the founding of the Jamestown Settlement May 14, 1607, where Capt. John Smith organized a militia to defend the colony. There has not been a day since without a military presence in Virginia to defend freedom at home and overseas. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)
Virginia National Guard celebrates 406th birthday
Senior leaders, Soldiers, Airmen and civilians employees celebrate the 406th birthday of the Virginia National Guard with a cake cutting May 14, 2013, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Sandston. The Virginia National Guard traces the heritage and traditions of selfless service to the founding of the Jamestown Settlement May 14, 1607, where Capt. John Smith organized a militia to defend the colony. There has not been a day since without a military presence in Virginia to defend freedom at home and overseas. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)