Harris Succeeds Calley as VaARNG Senior Warrant Officer - Sept. 6, 2025

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas L. Harris assumes responsibility as the Virginia Army National Guard’s Command Chief Warrant Officer from Chief Warrant Officer 5 John D. Calley Sept. 6, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Charles B. Martin, the VNG Land Component Commander, presided over the change of responsibility ceremony and the officer saber exchange, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility from Calley to Harris. Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Hawley, the VaARNG State Command Sergeant Major, served as the keeper of the saber. Calley retires with more than 40 years of military service.