Soldier Spotlight, November 2019
Nov. 6, 2019 - The November Soldier Spotlight for the West Virginia Army National Guard is 1LT Hollianne M. Peal from the 772nd Aviation Troop Command
W.Va. EOD unit completes 9-month deployment to Afghanistan
Nov. 4, 2019 - The West Virginia Army National Guard's 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit recently returned to the Mountain State after successfully completing a nine-month overseas deployment in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, where they earned praise and recognition for their vital support to the United States mission in Afghanistan.
West Virginian-Peru logistics visit highlights newly-formed units, expanded relations in subject matter expert exchange
Oct. 30, 2019 - Five members of the WVARNG participated in a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on logistics and domestic emergency and natural disaster operations with members of the PERAR in Lima, Peru, Oct. 14 - 18, 2019. With a relationship spanning more than 20 years, the West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) and Peruvian Army (PERAR) are at a unique time in both agencies where planning and preparation around natural disaster and emergency response are coming together and showing fruition.