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WVANG C-130J Super Hercules Lands Safely After In-flight Fuel Leak
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The West Virginia National Guard is proud to announce that the 130th Airlift Wing has met the requirements to be declared a C-130J-30 unit with Initial Operational Capability as of January 1, 2024. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the 130th has been in the process of transitioning airframes from the C-130 H3 Hercules model to the advanced C-130J-30 Super Hercules model since 2021. The unit currently operates eight C-130J-30 aircraft, each valued at approximately $90 million. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)
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153rd Public Affairs Detachment Arrives in Germany, Participates in Allied Spirit 24
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US Army Pfc. Ayden Norcross provides photography support during Allied Spirit 24, March 9, 2024, in Hohenfels, Germany. Allied Spirit 24 is a U.S. Army exercise for its NATO Allies and partners at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center near Hohenfels, Germany that develops and enhances NATO and key partners interoperability and readiness across specified warfighting functions. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Hough)
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Gov. Justice, West Virginia National Guard announce new state partnership with African nation of Gabon
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Spotlight: 2nd Lt. Amond Bailey
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2nd Lt. Amond Bailey may have been born in D.C. and started his career in the Army Reserves, but he has found a home in the hills as part of the West Virginia Army National Guard.
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Key leaders gather for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise showcase, reinforcing value of West Virginia’s unique training platform

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 at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Participants were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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(From left to right) Director, Secretariat for Special Operations Dr. Sandra Hobson, Irregular Warfare Center Director Dr. Dennis Walters, Colby Jenkins, performing as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, West Virginia National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. James Jones and WVNG Adjutant General Maj. Gen. James Seward receive a briefing during the Ridge Runner/ Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise 25-01 distinguished visitors day at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Visitors were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise Deputy Director Jason Smith addressed distinguished visitors during the West Virginia National Guard and Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center Ridge Runner IWX 25-01 at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Participants were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. James Seward, in partnership with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center, hosted distinguished visitors during the Ridge Runner/ Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Participants were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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West Virginia National Guard’s AITEC leads crucial battle against hidden threats to U.S. infrastructure

– 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 at Camp Dawson, in Kingwood, West Virginia The event brought together representatives from over 37 states and territories, numerous federal agencies, and all levels of the Department of Defense to address the escalating threats facing essential U.S. public utilities, resources, and cybersecurity systems our country now faces. (Photo by: Edwin Wriston)
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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West Virginia National Guard reflects on flood response efforts

Members of the West Virginia National Guard conduct flood debris clearing missions in the city of Welch, located in McDowell County, West Virginia, February 18, 2025. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency in 13 counties due to a widespread flooding event that impacted the southern coal fields of the Mountain State. (U.S. National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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West Virginia National Guard reflects on flood response efforts

Members of the West Virginia National Guard conduct debris removal missions in Logan and Migo counties, West Virginia, March 4, 2025. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency on February 15, 2025, in 14 counties due to a widespread flooding event that impacted the southern coal fields of the Mountain State. Guardsmen have been assisting local officials and volunteers since to distribute relief items including food, water, and cleaning supplies to residents impacted by flooding, and assisting local officials and responder agencies with missions such as debris removal. (U.S. National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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West Virginia National Guard reflects on flood response efforts

Members of the West Virginia National Guard conduct debris removal missions in Logan and Migo counties, West Virginia, March 4, 2025. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency on February 15, 2025, in 14 counties due to a widespread flooding event that impacted the southern coal fields of the Mountain State. Guardsmen have been assisting local officials and volunteers since to distribute relief items including food, water, and cleaning supplies to residents impacted by flooding, and assisting local officials and responder agencies with missions such as debris removal. (U.S. National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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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 assumed the role and responsibilities of The Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard at McLaughlin Air National Guard base in Charleston, West Virginia, Apr. 2, 2025. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)
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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 assumed the role and responsibilities of The Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard at McLaughlin Air National Guard base in Charleston, West Virginia, Apr. 2, 2025. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)
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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 assumed the role and responsibilities of The Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard at McLaughlin Air National Guard base in Charleston, West Virginia, Apr. 2, 2025. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)
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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 assumed the role and responsibilities of The Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard at McLaughlin Air National Guard base in Charleston, West Virginia, Apr. 2, 2025. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)
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Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER 25)

Center: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard R. Dickens, the Joint Task Force deputy commander and Qatari Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Shayeb Shahwani, deputy chief of staff for joint operations, pose for a photo during the “delivery of orders” brief, part of Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER 25), within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Jan. 16, 2025. The brief marks the beginning of the command post exercise phase of ER 25. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Mebea Demelash) Link to picture: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8845249/eagle-resolve-25-features-cyber-security-training
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Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER 25)

Center: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard R. Dickens, the Joint Task Force deputy commander and Qatari Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Shayeb Shahwani, deputy chief of staff for joint operations, pose for a photo during the “delivery of orders” brief, part of Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER 25), within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Jan. 16, 2025. The brief marks the beginning of the command post exercise phase of ER 25. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Mebea Demelash) Link to picture: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8845249/eagle-resolve-25-features-cyber-security-training
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WVNG Best Warrior Competition 2024 Video
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March 19, 2024 | 4:11
Soldiers and Airmen from the West Virginia and District of Columbia National Guard compete in the West Virginia National Guard Best Warrior Competition held April 19-21, 2024, at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia. Best Warrior is an annual event where participants compete in a series of warrior training tasks including weapons proficiency on the M4 rifle, 9mm pistol, land navigation, physical fitness, combat first aid, tactical movements, communications, and professional development activities. Photos by 153rd Public Affairs Det., WVARNG
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