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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Guard Member Honored

Virginia National Guard Sgt. Lee Shallenberger (center) was presented a Unit Award, after a long deployment to Africa, during a recent ceremony at the Hines Memorial Armory. Retired Maj. Jimmy Poole (left) has sponsored the award for the past 23 years, an award that is unique to Company B, 1-116th Infantry Battalion and is voted on by the soldiers. First Lt. Eric Abshier (right) was also present at the ceremony.
Guard Member Honored

Virginia National Guard Sgt. Lee Shallenberger (center) was presented a Unit Award, after a long deployment to Africa, during a recent ceremony at the Hines Memorial Armory. Retired Maj. Jimmy Poole (left) has sponsored the award for the past 23 years, an award that is unique to Company B, 1-116th Infantry Battalion and is voted on by the soldiers. First Lt. Eric Abshier (right) was also present at the ceremony.

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