photo of soldier performing medical training during a medic recertification course.

West Virginia Army National Guard Medics Complete Intensive 68W Recertif...

West Virginia Army National Guard medics sharpened their lifesaving skills during a 12-day combat medic recertification course at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on Jan. 19-30, 2026, culminating in a large-scale field exercise simulating the

The West Virginia National Guard welcomed the Qatar Armed Forces Military Police Forces commander and senior leaders during a tour of Scouting America facilities at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia, on Feb. 13, 2026.

West Virginia Guard, Qatar Strengthen Security Ties for Scout Event

The West Virginia National Guard welcomed the Qatar Armed Forces Military Police Forces commander and senior leaders during a Feb. 13 tour of Scouting America facilities at the Summit Bechtel Reserve as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen

Fire, fire damage, firemen

167th Airlift Wing Firefighters first on scene at Berkely County structu...

Firefighters from the 167th Airlift Wing were the first on scene at a Berkeley County garage fire on Feb. 7, 2026 preventing flames from spreading into the home’s main living area.

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Fries, U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler E. Farley and Sgt. Devin Cantwell, members of the West Virginia National Guard, pose for a photo before their patrols in Washington, D.C., Dec. 31, 2025.

West Virginia National Guard mission in Washington, D.C. to continue

As recently announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey, the West Virginia National Guard will continue its mission in Washington, D.C. through the remainder of the year, supporting ongoing efforts to assist with public safety operations in the nation’s

Official photo of Capt. April McClung, a nurse assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, who helped deliver a baby Dec. 23, 2025, outside Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's emergency room.

130th Air Wing Captain Helps Deliver Baby in Hospital Parking Lot

An West Virginia Air National Guard medical officer supporting operations in the nation’s capital helped deliver a baby in the front seat of a car just outside a hospital emergency room days before Christmas, turning a routine evening into an

handsome balding white man, non-smiling but with kind eyes, sitting in a U.S. Army dress uniform, shot from mid-thigh up in front of stormy cloud artist background, like an official glamour shot. very professional and reverent.

W. Va. Guard remembers first State Command Sergeant Major

The West Virginia National Guard honors and remembers Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph "J.J.” Sale, Jr., who served as the first State Command Sergeant Major of the West Virginia Army National Guard.