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

W.Va. Guard participates in Eastern Action virtual seminar
November 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... MORE

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy Class 55 graduates 40 cadets
November 20, 2020 — The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy graduated 40 cadets as a part of Class 55 today... MORE

Dunfee named W.Va. Guard's CWO Spotlight for November 2020
November 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... MORE

West Virginia National Guard 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, poses with her husband Chief Warrant Officer 3 Casey Dunfee. A 13-year member of the Guard, Dunfee was selected as the WVNG Chief Warrant Officer spotlight for the month of November 2020. (Courtesy photo provided.)

Guard-led initiative resulting in more West Virginians having access to COVID-19 testing
November 13, 2020 — At the direction of Governor Jim Justice nearly two weeks ago, the West Virginia National Guard ramped up its efforts to provide increased testing capacity throughout the State of West Virginia, which has resulted in a staggering 15,109 COVID-19 tests conducted in the last 13 days... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard's COVID-19 response prepare for a COVID-19 testing lane Nov. 7, 2020. Since Oct. 30, 2020, West Virginia National Guard personnel, with the assistance of local health department workers, have been working around the clock the establish locations, advertise testing and conduct nearly 400 testing lanes throughout West Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Davis Rohrer)

W.Va. Guard member awarded 2020 Rhododendron Award by First Lady Cathy Justice
November 12, 2020 — Sgt. Maj. Frank Leone III of the West Virginia National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion was recognized today by First Lady Cathy Justice for his outstanding contributions to fellow West Virginians through receipt of the 2020 Rhododendron Award... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Frank Leone III of the West Virginia National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion holds the 2020 Rhododendron Award which he received Nov. 12, 2020. Leone was recognized by West Virginia First Lady Cathy Justice for his outstanding contributions to fellow West Virginians through receipt of the award, which aims to recognize individuals in West Virginia who have demonstrated goodness and worked for the betterment of their communities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Holli Nelson)

167th Airman makes a call, saves a life
November 10, 2020 — Airman 1st Class Julianne Arnold, an air transportation specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing, alerted emergency services to the home of a women battling COVID-19, Oct 15, 2020, and likely saved her life... MORE

Airman 1st Class Julianne Arnold, an air transportation specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing, alerted emergency services to the home of a women battling COVID-19, Oct 15, 2020. Arnold has been serving on the West Virginia National Guard’s epidemiology task force since August, and called the women as part of her duties assisting the Jefferson County Health Department.

167th AW Airman Spotlight November 2020
November 10, 2020 — Tech. Sgt. Sophia Burnham is an airfield management specialist for the 167th Operations Support Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for November 2020... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Sophia Burnham is an airfield management specialist for the 167th Operations Support Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for November 2020.

Helmick Named WVNG Soldier Spotlight for November 2020
November 7, 2020 — For November 2020, our monthly Soldier Spotlight highlights Sgt. Kevin M. Helmick II, the Military Police Investigations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) with the 156th Military Police Detachment... MORE

Sgt. Kevin M. Helmick II, the Military Police Investigations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) with the West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG’s) 156th Military Police Detachment, poses for a photo with his civilian career K9 partner, Riso. Helmick, who serves as a K9 Handler and a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for the Moorefield Police Department when not in military uniform, was selected as the WVNG’s Soldier Spotlight for November 2020. (Courtesy photo provided)

Jones Assumes Role as Senior Enlisted Leader for the W.Va. Guard
November 3, 2020 — Command Sgt. Maj. James D. “Dusty” Jones has been selected as the Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) for the West Virginia National Guard, effective Nov. 5, 2020... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. James D. “Dusty” Jones poses with his family following a change of responsibility ceremony held Feb. 5, 2019. Jones has been selected as the Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) for the West Virginia National Guard, effective Nov. 5, 2020. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Bo Wriston)

W.Va. Guard continues cybersecurity mission to protect elections
October 31, 2020 — Members of the West Virginia National Guard’s Defensive Cyber Operations Element (DCOE) continue to work closely with federal, state, and local officials to help ensure the safety and security of the upcoming general election... MORE

West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia
October 30, 2020 — Since our last update, contractors with the RISE West Virginia program completed one final inspection, bringing the total number of completed homes to 233... MORE

Gov. Justice, W.Va. Guard celebrate Cantrell retirement after 32-years of service in U.S. Army
October 30, 2020 — Governor Jim Justice announced today the retirement of the West Virginia National Guard’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Cantrell, following a 32-year career in the United States Army... MORE

Candid portrait of West Virginia National Guard’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Cantrell and his wife, Sherry. Cantrell is retiring after a 32-year career in the United States Army and West Virginia National Guard where his dedication to service and professionalism provided a powerful and significant example to emulate for the enlisted ranks of the WVNG. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia
October 26, 2020 — This week, the RISE West Virginia program officially placed all homes in the flood recovery program under contract for construction, rehabilitation or mobile home replacement through five contractors... MORE

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West Virginia National Guard engineers provide home demolition for citizens of White Sulphur Springs after the June 2016 flooding that tore through the town in a "thousand-year flood." Gov. Jim Justice has activated WVNG members to aid in flood response in South Carolina after Hurricane Helene last week. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)

WV Guard aids in 2016 flood clean-up

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2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (A) Change of Command

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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets

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