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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has mobilized the Virginia National Guard in preparation for the upcoming 'No Kings' protests against President Trump's policies, with over 2,000 demonstrations planned nationwide, including in Virginia. The Guard is on standby for potential support, and law enforcement is coordinating to ensure safety during the nonviolent protests.
Fort Pickett, a military base in Virginia named after Confederate General George Pickett, will be renamed Fort Barfoot after Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. The decision to rename the base was part of a congressional order to remove Confederate names from Defense Department installations and assets. The base, which employs about 1,000 civilian and military personnel, has been operated by the Virginia National Guard since 1997. The renaming process has gone smoothly, with many locals indifferent to the change and others supporting it.