West Virginia National Guard News
May 23, 2025

Locked Shields 2025: W.Va. Guard hosts NATO’s largest live-fire cyber re...

The West Virginia National Guard hosted Locked Shields 2025, NATO’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise, drawing more than 90 participants from the U.S. military, allied nations, federal agencies, and major tech companies. Set against a
May 22, 2025

W.Va. Guard Family Programs earns first-time “GO” on national certification

This month the West Virginia National Guard Office of Family Programs underwent rigorous Army and Air Force Accreditation which, once achieved, certifies programs in accordance with the standards set by the National Guard Bureau for Family Readiness
April 21, 2025

W.Va. Chaplain Corps strengthens unity and readiness during annual susta...

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5, 2025, at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs
April 21, 2025

Crucial battle against hidden threats to U.S. infrastructure being fough...

The West Virginia National Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center Critical Infrastructure Protection Battalion stepped into the national spotlight by hosting its first-ever Critical Infrastructure Protection Workshop, April 8-9, 2025,
Ridge Runner | April 18, 2025

Key leaders gather for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise showcase,...

The West Virginia National Guard, in partnership with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center, hosted distinguished visitors during the Ridge Runner/Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise (IWX) at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia,
April 3, 2025

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W.Va. Guard

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey presided over a formal Assumption of Command ceremony for Maj. Gen. James “Jim” Seward as he undertook the role and responsibilities of The Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard at McLaughlin Air