West Virginia Air National Guard welcomes new commander
March 12, 2021 — The West Virginia Air National Guard welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W.Va., March 7... MORE

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William Crane, the Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard, passes the flag representing the 2,100 members of the West Virginia Air National Guard to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ray Shepard during a change of command ceremony held at the 167th Airlift Wing, Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia, March 7, 2021.

Logan Young honored in memorial service
March 12, 2021 — A memorial service to honor fallen 167th Airlift Wing firefighter, Logan Young, was held in an aircraft hangar at the 167th Airlift Wing, March 6... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chris Taylor, chief of the 167th fire department presents London Brown with two teddy bears made from Staff Sgt. Logan Young’s uniform during a memorial service held at the 167th Airlift Wing, Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia, March 6, 2021. Brown was engaged to Young who died while fighting a fire in December.

Wing recognizes Outstanding Airmen of the Year
March 12, 2021 — A ceremony to honor the 167th Airlift Wing’s four Outstanding Airmen of the Year was held in the base auditorium, March 7... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ray Shepard, the Assistant Adjutant General- Air for West Virginia, left, and Command Chief Master Sgt. David Stevens, West Virginia Air National Guard Command Chief, right, present Airman 1st Class Pujaba Chudasama, with the James Kemp McClaughlin trophy during the 167th Airlift Wing’s Outstanding Airman of the Year ceremony March 7, 2021.

167th AW Airman Spotlight
March 12, 2021 — Airman 1st Class Pujaba Chudasama is a maintenance management analyst for the 167th Maintenance Operation Flight and the 167th Airlift Wing’s Airman Spotlight for March 2021... MORE

Airman 1st Class Pujaba Chudasama is a maintenance management analyst for the 167th Maintenance Operation Flight and the 167th Airlift Wing’s Airman Spotlight for March 2021.

W.Va. Guard Marks One Year of COVID-19 Response
March 12, 2021 — Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of Governor Jim Justice mobilizing the West Virginia National Guard to assist the Mountain State in its preparation for and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, making it the longest continuous activation of Guard personnel in state history... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, and the Berkeley County Health Department supported COVID-19 test lanes for minorities and vulnerable populations, May 15, 2020, on Bulldog Blvd in between Martinsburg High and South Middle Schools in Martinsburg, W.Va. The WVNG Task Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise, or TF CRE, along with WVNG medical personnel supported the mission which was being conducted simultaneously at four locations in the state. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)

50 cadets graduate from inaugural class at Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South
March 12, 2021 — Fifty cadets from the West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South, the state’s second academy for at-risk youth, graduated today as a part of the inaugural class at the newly established campus in Montgomery... MORE

Brig. Gen. William "Bill" Crane, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, addresses class 2-2020 of the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy South during a graduation ceremony held March 11, 2021, in Montgomery, West Virginia. Fifty cadets graduated from the inaugural class at the state's second campus. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin Wriston)

Soldier Spotlight: Sgt. Millard “Robbie” Stickler
March 10, 2021 — One year into the COVID-19 pandemic response, the West Virginia National Guard continues to lead through adaptability and teamwork. One exemplary Soldier reflecting these values is Sgt. Millard “Robbie” Stickler. As the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Task Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive Response Enterprise, Stickler said the ever-changing dynamic of the response effort is exactly the kind of challenge he signed up for... MORE

Sgt. Millard “Robbie” Stickler, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Task Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive Response Enterprise (TF-CRE) for the West Virginia National Guard COVID-19 response efforts poses for photos at the Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines in Charleston, West Virginia, Mar. 8, 2021. Stickler has been on COVID-19 response orders since March of 2020 performing multiple assignments including decontamination missions, COVID-19 testing site management, and taking care of Soldier travel throughout the Mountain State. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Meg Keller)

W.Va. Guard Shares COVID-19 Vaccine Best Practices and Lessons Learned with SPP Partner Peru
March 4, 2021 — Members of the West Virginia National Guard and the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines shared best practices and lessons learned for COVID-19 vaccine distribution with the Peru during a virtual workshop held March 2, 2021... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard and the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines shared best practices and lessons learned for COVID-19 vaccine distribution with Peru during a virtual workshop held March 2, 2021. The purpose of the workshop, built upon the established SPP relationship between the WVNG and Peru, was to assist Peru in overcoming obstacles and challenges facing their nation as they begin vaccinating their population. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

W.Va. Guard Mobilizes for Winter Storm Response
February 16, 2021 — At the direction of Gov. Jim Justice, 27 members of the West Virginia National Guard are mobilizing to assist local communities in response to the effects of winter storm damage that occurred Monday... MORE

Airmen voluntarily receive COVID-19 vaccine
February 10, 2021 — The West Virginia National Guard’s Task Force Medical-East conducted a vaccination clinic at the 167th Airlift Wing during the wing’s unit training assembly, Feb. 6 and 7... MORE

Staff Sgt. Katie Farrell and Staff Sgt. Ian Miller, standing, administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Airmen in the 167th Airlift Wing dining facility Feb. 6, 2021. Farrell and Miller, are members of the 167th Medical Group and currently serving in the West Virginia National Guard’s Task Force Medical- East.

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight February 2021
February 10, 2021 — Airman 1st Class Sage Burdette is a personnel specialist for the 167th Force Support Squadron and is the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for February 2021... MORE

Airman 1st Class Sage Burdette is a personnel specialist for the 167th Force Support Squadron and is the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for February 2021.

W.Va. Guard highlights COVID-19 Response for January
January 27, 2021 — The Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines (JIATF), with the help of the West Virginia National Guard, set a new benchmark for vaccine administration this past week, surpassing 106% of the federally allotted COVID-19 vaccine... MORE

W.Va. vaccination efforts continue through community vaccine clinic model
January 20, 2021 — The Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines (JIATF), with the help of the West Virginia National Guard, met a significant milestone for vaccine administration this past week by crossing the 99 percent administration rate for doses received. This figure puts West Virginia as one of the top states in the nation for vaccination administration, according to the Centers for Disease Control’s Covid data tracker... MORE

W.Va. Guard supporting the 59th Presidential Inauguration
January 15, 2021 — The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) will have approximately 475 personnel on the ground in Washington, D.C., beginning early next week, to assist civilian law enforcement and officials with the protection of property and providing a safe environment for citizens to exercise their right to peacefully assemble and protest leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20... MORE

Fallen Airman, firefighter, Logan Young honored
January 13, 2021 — The life of Senior Airman Logan Young was celebrated during a service last Thursday evening at Victory Church in Winchester, Va... MORE

Senior Airman Logan Young, 167th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, died while battling an off-base barn fire Dec. 27, 2020. A funeral service to honor his life was held at Victory Church in Winchester, Va., Jan. 7, 2021.

Local commanders conduct flight requalification training at Martinsburg
January 13, 2021 — Lt. Col. James Freid-Studlo, 167th Operations Support Squadron commander, and Maj. Ben Mathias 167th Force Support Squadron commander, both recently underwent pilot requalification training in the simulator after serving in other positions and not flying aircraft for an extended period of time... MORE

Lt. Col. James Freid-Studlo, 167th Operations Support Squadron commander, and Maj. Ben Mathias 167th Force Support Squadron commander, sit in the C-17 aircraft simulator at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W.Va. Freid-Studlo and Mathias both recently underwent pilot requalification training in the simulator after serving in other positions and not flying aircraft for an extended period of time.

Tech. Sgt. Marissa Abe is a client service technician for the 167th Communications Flight and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for January 2021
January 13, 2021 — Tech. Sgt. Marissa Abe is a client service technician for the 167th Communications Flight and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for January 2021... MORE

With Guard’s support, West Virginia leads nation in COVID-19 vaccinations
January 13, 2021 — The West Virginia National Guard and the Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines (JIATF) have assisted the State of West Virginia with the receipt and shipment of the state’s allocation of COVID-19 vaccines this week and last, leading to more than 117,130 West Virginians getting vaccinated to date... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard conduct and participate in a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Joint Forces Headquarters, Charleston, West Virginia, Jan. 13, 2021. West Virginia maintains one of the highest percentages of vaccine allocation use in the United States and is rapidly expanding capacity to inoculate the population. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L Wriston)

W.Va. Guard members nominate employers for ESGR Patriot Award
January 8, 2021 — Dr. Raheel Khan and Mrs. Tammy Midkiff of the Pediatric Department of WVU Health Sciences Division, Charleston, have been awarded the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve’s prestigious Patriot Award, Jan. 8, 2021, in Charleston, W.Va... MORE

Dr. Raheel Khan and Mrs. Tammy Midkiff of the Pediatric Department of WVU Health Sciences Division pose with Maj. John Bishra and Maj. Neil Copeland, physicians assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, after receiving the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award during a ceremony held Jan. 8, 2021, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia. The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors and bosses nominated by a Guardsman or Reservist employee for the support provided directly to them. ( U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Eugene Crist )

BG William Crane Assumes Command of WVNG as new TAG
January 6, 2021 — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice held a virtual Change of Command ceremony to announce that Brig. Gen. William E. “Bill” Crane has officially assumed the duties, roles, and responsibilities as The Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard, effective Monday, Jan. 4, 2021... MORE

Official Portrait of BG William "Bill" Crane, WVNG TAG.

National Guard issues statement after error reported in vaccine distribution to Boone County
December 31, 2020 — Yesterday the West Virginia National Guard learned of an error which resulted in 42 people receiving Regeneron Antibody product instead of the Moderna Vaccine. The 42 individuals received the antibody product at a vaccination clinic hosted by staff at the Boone County Health Department... MORE

West Virginia National Guard highlights 2020 accomplishments
December 31, 2020 — The West Virginia National Guard had numerous significant accomplishments in 2020 that included homeland and disaster response missions, deployments around the globe, and sustained activation to help West Virginia combat the deadly SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

West Virginia National Guard update on 167th Airlift Wing service member death
December 28, 2020 — Senior Airman Logan Young, 30, a firefighter assigned to the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg was fatally injured Dec. 27, 2020, during a mutual aid response call to a structure fire with the 167th Fire Department... MORE

Courtesy photo of Senior Airman Logan Young of the 167th Airlift Wing who died in a mutual aid response call Dec. 27, 2020. (Courtesy Photo)

167th Airlift Wing service member dies in mutual aid response call
December 27, 2020 — A West Virginia Air National Guard Airman assigned to the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg was fatally injured Dec. 27, 2020, during a mutual aid response call to a structure fire with the 167th Fire Department... MORE

W.Va. Guard, interagency partners hold drill to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine arrival
December 11, 2020 — Members of the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for Vaccines held a Rehearsal of Concepts (ROC) drill to finalize operational plans for and to simulate COVID-19 vaccine shipment receipt, handling, and distribution processes to Phase 1 recipients across the Mountain State at the West Virginia National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020... MORE

Members of the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for Vaccines hold a Rehearsal of Concepts (ROC) drill to finalize operational plans for and to simulate COVID-19 vaccine shipment receipt, handling, and distribution processes to Phase 1 recipients across the Mountain State at the West Virginia National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Each attendee had the opportunity to analyze the overall process, identify potential pitfalls within their own area of expertise, recommend fine-tuning of handling procedures, and to ask and have answered questions regarding the State of West Virginia’s Phase 1 vaccine distribution plan. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

W.Va. Guard Hosts WV JIATF Tabletop Exercise for Vaccination Distribution
December 4, 2020 — Members of the West Virginia COVID-19 Joint Inter-Agency Task Force (JIATF) for Vaccinations participated in a tabletop exercise to discuss initial Phase 1 vaccine distribution and redistribution throughout the Mountain State at the 130th Airlift Wing in Charleston, West Virginia, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020... MORE

Members of the West Virginia COVID-19 Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) for Vaccinations participate in a tabletop exercise to discuss vaccine distribution and redistribution throughout the Mountain State at the West Virginia National Guard’s 130th Airlift Wing in Charleston, West Virginia, Thursday, Dec.3, 2020. The goal of the exercise was to further refine vaccine administration plans. The JIATF for Vaccinations is made up of representatives from governmental agencies as well as public and private sector organization partners as part of Governor Jim Justice’s whole of government approach to planning for and executing delivery and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the State of West Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

Federal extension for W.Va. Guard troops authorized through March 2021
December 4, 2020 — Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that President Donald Trump authorized the extension of Title 32 support by the National Guard through March 31, 2020. This funding will allow the men and women of the West Virginia National Guard to continue supporting the COVID-19 response and COVID-19 vaccine mission going forward. ... MORE

130th Airlift Wing selected as a preferred alternative for conversion to C-130Js
November 24, 2020 — Air Force officials announced today that the 130th Airlift Wing located at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, West Virginia, has been selected as a preferred alternative to convert to the C-130J-30 Super Hercules... MORE

A 130th Airlift Wing C-130H lands during training Mar. 28, 2019 at Camp Branch, W.Va. Camp Branch is a dirt-strip landing and drop zone in Southern West Virginia, capable of hosting joint training for many different types of aircraft and personnel. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Caleb Vance)

W.Va. Guardsman Utilizes Unique Training to Save Neighbors Home from Wildland Fire
November 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!’” ... MORE

Courtesy photograph of the wildland fire that 1st Sgt. John Russell of the West Virginia National Guard's 249th Band was confronted with near his home in Winchester, Virginia, November 19, 2020. Russell utilized basic wildland firefighting training he received with the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) in October of 2019 as part of an ongoing partnership to quickly allow Guardsmen to supplement and safely operate with WVDOF personnel in the event of large-scale wildland fires in West Virginia to rapidly help contain the fire and save a neighbors home from potential damage. (courtesy photo provided)

W.Va. Guard turning focus to preparation for vaccine distribution
November 23, 2020 — This week, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) began to increase their planning efforts related to vaccine distribution, as numerous potential vaccines are making their way through the trial phases nationwide... MORE

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