W.Va. Guard participates in cyber security tabletop exercise
August 31, 2020 — Members of the West Virginia National Guard’s Defensive Cyber Operations Element are participating in a multi-day tabletop exercise hosted by the West Virginia Office of Technology to address cybersecurity threats and respond to attacks to statewide cyber infrastructure... MORE

West Virginia National Guard members Sgt 1st Class Timmy Thompson and 2nd Lt. David Parsons of the WVNG's Defensive Cyber Operations Element, pose for a photo with Mr. Joshua Spence, Chief Technology Officer for the State of West Virginia, and Ms. Danielle Cox, Vhief Information Security Officer, West Virginia Office of Technology during a cybersecurity tabletop exercise held in Charleston, West Virginia, August 31, 2020. The 4-day exercise was being held to address cybersecurity threats and respond to attacks to statewide infrastructure within West Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin Wriston)

W.Va. Guard wraps up COVID-19 response for the month of August
August 31, 2020 — This week, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) surpassed day 168 of supporting the state’s COVID-19 response. Currently, 328 members of the WVNG are on duty and we have completed 1,937 missions to date... MORE

Sallie Pat Tackett, wife of MG (RET) Allen Tackett, passes
August 21, 2020 — Sallie Pat Tackett, wife of Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Allen Tackett, former Adjutant General of the WVNG, passed Aug. 21, 2020. Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, The Adjutant General, West Virginia National Guard, and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice offer messages of condolence... MORE

MG Allen Tackett (RET) and Sallie Pat Tackett, date unknown. Sallie Pat passed away Aug. 21, 2020.

W.Va. Guard highlights COVID-19 response for August
August 21, 2020 — This week, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) surpassed day 161 of supporting the state’s COVID-19 response. Currently, 322 members of the WVNG are on duty and we have completed 1,852 missions to date... MORE

West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia
August 21, 2020 — Over the past week, contractors with the West Virginia RISE program completed three additional projects, bringing the total number of completed homes to 217... MORE

W.Va. Guard’s 35th Civil Support Team completes Training Proficiency Evaluation
August 18, 2020 — The West Virginia National Guard’s 35th Civil Support Team (CST) recently completed an extensive National Guard Bureau Training Proficiency Evaluation (TPE), passing with flying colors... MORE

W.Va. Guard chaplain recognized with Martin of Tours award
August 7, 2020 — West Virginia Army National Guard Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Allen was awarded the U.S. Army Order of St. Martin of Tours Chaplaincy Award Aug. 5, 2020, for his service as Installation Directorate Training chaplain at Fort Eustis, Virginia, from August 2019 to May 2020... MORE

West Virginia Army National Guard Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Allen holds his U.S. Army Order of St. Martin of Tours Chaplaincy Award Aug. 5, 2020. Allen was given this award for his service as Installation Directorate Training chaplain at Fort Eustis, Virginia, from August 2019 to May 2020. (Courtesy photo)

West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia
August 7, 2020 — Over the past week, contractors with the West Virginia RISE program completed four additional projects, bringing the total number of completed homes to 213. ... MORE

W.Va. Guard Partnerships Drive COVID-19 Response
August 6, 2020 — Partnerships and close working relationships between public agencies, private organizations, and the West Virginia National Guard has helped the State of West Virginia respond to the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard assigned to Task Force Medical and Task Force CRE assist local officials in Logan County, West Virginia to conduct public testing for COVID-19, August 02, 2020. Eight members of the WVNG augmented the Logan County Health Department and Logan County Emergency Ambulance Authority with drive-up testing for more than 200 residents of Logan County, West Virginia after a recent increase in local cases of the pandemic virus. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

Memorial service held for Lt. Col. Chris Nasser
August 5, 2020 — A memorial service to honor Lt. Col. Christopher Nasser was held in an aircraft maintenance hangar at the 167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard in Martinsburg, W.Va., Aug. 2... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kayla Hoffmaster, 167th Airlift Wing honor guard member, presents an American flag to Mrs. Donna Nasser during the memorial service for Lt. Col. Chris Nasser held at the 167th Airlift Wing, Aug. 2. Nasser wife Donna, and son Colin, were presented with Lt. Col. Nasser’s Meritorious Service Medal, West Virginia Legion of Merit and a shadowbox representing his 30 year military career.

167 AW COVID swab team services wing, community, state
August 5, 2020 — Airmen from the 167th Airlift Wing continue to support COVID-19 testing throughout West Virginia for military members and local communities... MORE

167th Medical Group personnel conduct a COVID-19 swab test for an Airman over the August unit training assembly. All base personnel are to be tested for the coronavirus by the end of September.

From Tech School to COVID-19, an Airman’s Journey
August 5, 2020 — Master Sgt. Jennifer Cooper graduated the Public Health Apprentice Course in January, but she didn’t predict he new knowledge would be so vital in a global pandemic just a few months later... MORE

Master Sgt. Jennifer Cooper, NCOIC Public Health, 167th Medical Group, searches for a file in her office, at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W. Va., June 11, 2020. Disease prevention is the core function of her office.

Toms takes command of 167th Security Forces Squadron
August 5, 2020 — A change of command ceremony for the 167th Security Forces Squadron was held in the 167th Airlift Wing’s dining facility, Aug. 1... MORE

Capt. Rod Toms, right, accepts the 167th Security Forces Squadron guidon, from Col. Bill Annie, 167th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing, Aug. 1, 2020. Lt. Col. Tim Rice relinquished command of the squadron to Toms during the ceremony.

167th AW pilot takes top honors in undergraduate pilot training course
August 5, 2020 — Last year, the 167th Airlift Squadron sent 2nd Lt. Max Vickerman to UPT at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, and he returned in July with three top honors in his graduating class... MORE

2nd Lt. Max Vickerman holds his undergraduate pilot training course distinguished graduate award on his graduation day, standing by Laughlin Air Force Base’s flagship T-6 aircraft.

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight August 2020
August 5, 2020 — Master Sgt. Jesseca Shipe is a maintenance support supply technician for the 167th Logistics Readiness Squadron and is the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for August 2020... MORE

Master Sgt. Jesseca Shipe, a maintenance support supply technician for the 167th Logistics Readiness Squadron, sews cloth face coverings in support of the West Virginia National Guards COVID-19 response efforts at the 167th Airlift Wing, April 20, 2020. Shipe is the 167th AW Airman Spotlight for August 2020.

Attention to detail
August 5, 2020 — Senior Airman Teddy Michon, a public affairs specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing and owner/operates of Drexel Detailing LLC, says the skills and training he’s received in the military has helped him be a better person and a better business owner... MORE

Senior Airman Teddy Michon, a public affairs specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing and owner/operates of Drexel Detailing LLC, says the skills and training he’s received in the military has helped him be a better person and a better business owner.

W.Va. Guard highlights COVID-19 response for July
July 31, 2020 — Throughout the month of July, the WVNG completed 126 missions that encompassed assisting in conducting more than 10,000 COVID-19 tests in the state; the boxing and delivery of over 2,000 meals; continued sanitization missions and training at 10 long term care facilities; the movement of 4.2 million items of critical personal protective equipment; and welcomed students back to the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy following testing of staff and students... MORE

130th Force Support Airman receives 2020 American Legion Spirit of Service Award
July 29, 2020 — The National Guard recently selected Senior Airman Donald Lambert to receive the 2020 American Legion Spirit of Service Award. This award honors an enlisted member from each branch of the armed forces for exceptional record of leadership and volunteer service. ... MORE

Senior Airman Donald Lambert, a services journeyman with the 130th Force Support Squadron, poses for a photo with an American Legion representative following a meeting. Lambert is the recipient of the 2020 American Legion Spirit of Service Award. (Courtesy photo)

West Virginia Guard, Peruvian Air Force share ideas on COVID-19 response
July 28, 2020 — West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, alongside the Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Cantrell, conducted a video teleconference with the Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú (FAP)) Commanding General, Rodolfo Garcia and staff July 21, 2020, from the WVNG Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia... MORE

West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, alongside the Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Cantrell, participate in a video teleconference with the Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú (FAP)) commanding general, Rodolfo Garcia and staff July 21, 2020, from the WVNG Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia. The purpose of this senior officer meeting was to share information, best practices and lessons learned on military response efforts to the current COVID-19 pandemic, as well as discuss plans for potential future engagements. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Joshua Poling)

W.Va. Guard’s Future Leaders Program Prepares for New Academic Year
July 27, 2020 — Instructors and staff members of the West Virginia National Guard’s Future Leaders Program for high school students recently met in Winfield, West Virginia, to plan and prepare for the upcoming academic school year... MORE

Instructors and staff members of the West Virginia National Guard’s Future Leaders Program for high school students recently met in Winfield, West Virginia, to plan and prepare for the upcoming academic school year.

W.Va. Guard sets record for COVID-19 tests conducted at drive through lanes
July 17, 2020 — This week, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) surpassed day 126 of supporting the state’s COVID-19 response. Currently, 395 members of the WVNG are on duty and we have completed 1,840 missions to date... MORE

Airmen wave the United States and State of West Virginia Flags as they taxi onto the apron after returning from deployment on July 16, 2020 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va. Approximately 50 Airmen returned in a two day span from Kuwait, where they provided support for C-130H operations in the Middle East Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Vance)

West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia
July 17, 2020 — Over the past week, contractors with the West Virginia RISE program completed two additional reconstruction projects, bringing the total number of completed homes to 200. ... MORE

West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia
July 10, 2020 — Over the past two weeks, contractors with the West Virginia RISE program have completed nine additional projects, bringing the total number of completed homes to 198. Eight reconstruction projects were completed in Greenbrier, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, and Nicholas Counties and one mobile home unit was completed in Lincoln County... MORE

Testing, PPE procurement focus for Guard this week
July 10, 2020 — This week, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) surpassed day 119 of supporting the state’s COVID-19 response. Currently, 424 members of the WVNG are on duty and we have completed 1,779 missions to date... MORE

NOVA Recognizes Exceptional Military Advocate from WVARNG
July 10, 2020 — The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) recognized an Soldier from the West Virginia Army National Guard with its 2020 “NOVA Exceptional Military Victim Advocate Award.” ... MORE

Master Sgt. Michael Cochran, of the WVARNG,
participates in the Cycling Out Sexual Assault Annual
Ride for Awareness, which goes from Pittsburgh, Pa.,
to Washington, D.C

W.Va. aviation units to deploy, return from the Middle East
July 6, 2020 — Two West Virginia National Guard aviation units, Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, (2-104th GASB) and the 130th Airlift Wing, recently departed for and returned from a Middle East deployment... MORE

A member of the 130th Airlift Wing hugs a family member upon returning from an overseas deployment July 4, 2020, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, W.Va. More than 70 members of the 130th Airlift Wing returned from Kuwait where they provided support for C-130H operations in the Middle East Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. De-Juan Haley)

W.Va. Guard highlights COVID-19 response for June
July 2, 2020 — This week, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) surpassed day 111 of supporting the state’s COVID-19 response. Currently, 428 members of the WVNG are on duty and we have completed 1,706 missions to date... MORE

80 cadets graduate from Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy despite COVID-19 pandemic
July 2, 2020 — The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy (MCA) recently graduated 80 cadets as a part of Class 54, despite the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Charlie West Spotlight June 2020
June 29, 2020 — The Charlie West Spotlight for June 2020 is Airman 1st Class Greg Worley, a Munitions System specialist, assigned to the 130th Maintenance Squadron (MXS)... MORE

A portrait of Airman 1st Class Greg Worley, a Munitions System specialist, assigned to the 130th Maintenance Squadron (MXS). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. De-Juan Haley)

W.Va. Guard update on COVID-19 response
June 26, 2020 — The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has been supporting the state’s COVID-19 response for 105 days through our six lines of effort including operationalizing of the event, stabilizing the population, providing logistical movement of critical supplies, innovation, state surge capacity and capability, and conducting data analysis to combat the virus. Currently, 439 members of the WVNG are on duty and we have completed 1,654 missions to date. ... MORE

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Enlistment Spotlight Nov 2023

Enlistment Spotlight Yesterday was quite the special day at Buffalo High School in Putnam County, as an oath of enlistment into the WV Army National Guard took place right on campus. Andrew Warner, a senior at Buffalo was sworn into the Guard where he will attend training this coming summer following his high school graduation. Making the moment even more special, Private Warner was sworn in by 2nd Lieutenant Greysen Young. 2LT Young is also a graduate of Buffalo High School and a family friend of Andrew. Congratulations and welcome to our team, Private Warner!

Enlistment Spotlight Nov 2023

WV Soldiers train NATO troops in Kosovo

WV Soldiers train NATO troops in Kosovo

WV Soldiers train NATO troops in Kosovo

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – North Class 63 Graduates 90 Cadets

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – North Class 63 Graduates 90 Cadets

W.Va. Guard Prepares Response to Winter Storm Blair

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West Virginia Army National Guard Conducts Change of Responsibil

West Virginia Army National Guard Conducts Change of Responsibil

West Virginia Army National Guard Conducts Change of Responsibil

West Virginia education partnership supports military children, families

West Virginia education partnership supports military children, families

W.Va. Guard Holds Inaugural Key Leader Engagement with SPP Partner Gabon

W.Va. Guard Holds Inaugural Key Leader Engagement with SPP Partner Gabon

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Mother Daughter duo enlist in 167th Airlift Wing

Mother Daughter duo enlist in 167th Airlift Wing

Jaws of Life demonstration

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