Virgin Islands National Guard

U.S. Virgin Islands National Guard
Virgin Islands National Guard HQ DUI
Founded	19 October 1973
Country	United States
Allegiance	U.S. Virgin Islands
Branch	National Guard
Role	"When directed by the Governor, service members will serve and protect the interests of the Territory and its citizens."
Size	1,000 -/+
Garrison/HQ	St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Motto(s)	"The Guardians of the Eastern Front"
Commanders
Civilian leadership	President Joseph R. Biden (Commander-in-Chief) Governor Albert Bryan Jr.
State Military Leadership	The Adjutant General / Commander Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker
Colonel of the Regiment	Director of Joint Staff, Col Glenda M. Mathurine-Lee
Insignia
Emblem of the Joint Forces Virgin Islands National Guard

The Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) was federally recognized on October 19, 1973 in a ceremony officiated by Major General La Vern E. Weber, Director of the United States Army National Guard. Major Leayle Galiber was appointed acting Adjutant General and took command of the first two units to be activated, a Headquarters Detachment and the 661st Military Police Company both on St. Croix.

An officer from the Washington, D.C. police department deputizing members of the Virgin Islands National Guard who have just landed at Andrews Air Force Base for the 2013 U.S. presidential inauguration

The U.S. Virgin Islands National Guard consists of the:

• Virgin Islands Army National Guard
  • 661st Military Police Company
• Virgin Islands Air National Guard
  • 285th Civil Engineering Squadron

Decorations

The Virgin Islands National Guard has authorized several state decorations for wear by its personnel, including:

• Virgin Islands Distinguished Service Medal (VIDSM)
• Virgin Islands Meritorious Service Medal (VIMSM)
• Virgin Islands Commendation Medal (VICOM)
• Virgin Islands Long and Faithful Service Medal (VILFSM)
• Virgin Islands Emergency Service Ribbon (VIESR)