183rd RTI WOCS graduates new warrant officers for first time - June 27, 2020

Virginia National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve candidates swear in as new warrant officers during a graduation ceremony at the conclusion of Warrant Officer Candidate School, hosted by the Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute June 27, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The ceremony marks the conclusion of Phase II of WOCS, being hosted by the 183rd RTI for the first time ever. Five candidates pinned on their new WO1 rank, and three of the graduates deferred until their new positions become available. Brig. Gen. James Ring, Director of the VNG Joint Staff, presided over the ceremony.