Aviation company departs for federal active duty training

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Sandston-based Company A, 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment depart for federal active duty training June 3, 2016, in Sandston, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, recognized Soldiers for outstanding performance prior the unit launching two five-ship groups for the trip to Texas for further mobilization training. Company A is expected to provide rotary wing aviation support to the U. S. Central Command area of operations and conduct their normal missions while deployed including troop air assault and air movement, casualty evacuation, aerial re-supply and supporting other requested aviation missions.