Troops recognized for firefighting support - Nov. 18, 2023

Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force receive the Virginia National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon from Col. Paul Gravely, the Virginia Army National Guard chief of staff, Nov. 18, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, in recognition of their support to firefighting efforts. Approximately 30 VNG Soldiers and Airmen assisted the Virginia Department of Forestry with mop-up operations Nov. 15-17 at the Quaker Run Fire in Madison County, and VDF personnel provided administrative and logistical support for the mission. The Emergency Service Ribbon recognizes personnel called to state active duty by the Governor of Virginia in the event of a state emergency or other crisis. Additional personnel supporting the firefighting effort will receive their ribbons at a future date. Read more at ngpa.us/27615 and view a collection of photo albums of response and support operations ngpa.us/27652.