W.Va. Guardsman Utilizes Unique Training to Save Neighbors Home from Wildland Fire
Nov. 24, 2020 - Sitting in their home in Winchester, Virginia, on the blustery evening of Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Bandsman 1st Sgt. John Russell and his wife were enjoying a relaxing night of TV. Outside, high winds were blowing up an evening of unexpected excitement.
“As we were enjoying our show, suddenly, our power went out and we found ourselves in the dark,” stated Russell. “Through the window my wife saw a flickering orange light and exclaimed, ‘There’s a fire!’”
W.Va. Guard participates in Eastern Action virtual seminar
Nov. 20, 2020 - Members of the West Virginia National Guard recently participated in an virtual seminar with members of the Qatari Emiri Land Forces (QELF) as a part of the Eastern Action joint operations staff exercise between elements of the Qatari military and the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Operation Spartan Shield and Task Force Spartan.
Dunfee named W.Va. Guard's CWO Spotlight for November 2020
Nov. 16, 2020 - This month’s West Virginia National Guard Warrant Officer spotlight shines on Chief Warrant Officer 3 Allison Dunfee, who currently serves as an C-12 pilot with Detachment 28, Operational Support Airlift Activity (OSA-A) in Williamstown, West Virginia.