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NGB’s State Partnership Program celebrates 25 years
May 15, 2018
Sgt. 1st Class Harry R. Martinez, right, with the New Jersey Army National Guard, demonstrates how to load an ammunition drum on a M249 squad automatic weapon to Albanian Officer Candidate Endri Deda while training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The New Jersey National Guard and Albania are paired together as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program, which links National Guard elements with partner nations worldwide. The SPP began with three partnerships in 1993 and now, 25 years later, includes 74 partnerships spanning the globe.
Airman credits one Vietnam Veteran as his motivation to serve
May 5, 2018
Tech. Sgt. Michael Thompson, an electronic systems mechanic for the 167th Maintenance Group, credits a Vietnam Veteran with helping his family and inspiring him to join the military. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
West Virginia National Guard selected as State Partnership Program partner for Qatar
April 20, 2018
130th Airlift Wing’s Vance earns new military photographer of the year award
March 27, 2018
Studio photo of Airman 1st Class Caleb Vance. Vance was selected as the Air National Guard's "New Military Photographer of the Year" for 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. De-Juan Haley)
Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal
March 23, 2018
Participants of African Partnership Flight Senegal prepare to board a C-130H Hercules, assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, West Viginia Air National Guard, at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 22, 2018. The APF program is U.S. Air Forces Africa’s premier security cooperation program with African partner nations to improve professional military aviation knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier)
German aircraft undergoes maintenance in 167th hangar
March 6, 2018
A German airman signals to a tug operator after attaching a tow bar to an Airbus A400M with the help of 167th Airlift Wing maintainer, Master Sgt. David Rinard, at the 167th AW, Feb. 23.
WVNG leaders establish priorities for future engagements with Peruvian military forces
March 6, 2018
West Virginia National Guard showcases domestic response capabilities for Peruvian Air Force leadership
December 8, 2017
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James A. Hoyer, the Adjutant General of West Virginia National Guard, discusses domestic response operations and capabilities with Peruvian Air Force Maj. Gen. Gregorio C. Mendiola, Assistant Defense and Air Attaché for the Embassy of Peru, at the WVNG Joint Force Headquarters Joint Operations Center (JOC). Mendiola visited the 130th Airlift Wing and JFHQ to see first hand the domestic response capabilities of Army and Air National Guard assets including the C-130H and aeromedical evacuation mission. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Capt. Holli Nelson)
W.Va. Army, Air Guard showcase domestic response capabilities to Peruvian Air Force leadership
December 1, 2017
National Jamboree: Military Police trains Peruvian Counterparts
May 17, 2017
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WV Guard aids in 2016 flood clean-up

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)
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All-Female West Virginia National Guard Aircrew Supports Girls i

An all-female aircrew from the West Virginia National Guard participated in the 3rd annual Girls in Aviation Day held at the Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, September 28, 2024. The aircrew piloted their “unmanned” UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter to the event, landing to the cheers and applause of hundreds of young girls and teens who came to the event meant to inspire and expose young females to the broad range of career opportunities in the aviation industry. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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All-Female West Virginia National Guard Aircrew Supports Girls i

An all-female aircrew from the West Virginia National Guard participated in the 3rd annual Girls in Aviation Day held at the Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, September 28, 2024. The aircrew piloted their “unmanned” UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter to the event, landing to the cheers and applause of hundreds of young girls and teens who came to the event meant to inspire and expose young females to the broad range of career opportunities in the aviation industry. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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All-Female West Virginia National Guard Aircrew Supports Girls i

An all-female aircrew from the West Virginia National Guard participated in the 3rd annual Girls in Aviation Day held at the Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, September 28, 2024. The aircrew piloted their “unmanned” UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter to the event, landing to the cheers and applause of hundreds of young girls and teens who came to the event meant to inspire and expose young females to the broad range of career opportunities in the aviation industry. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (A) Change of Command

The 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) operations Sgt. Maj. Nathan Smith was joined by wife Morgan Smith during his September 14, 2024, promotion from the rank of master sergeant. Smith was joined by family and friends to celebrate the promotion at the West Virginia Army National Guard Kenova Armed Forces Readiness Center in Kenova, West Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayla Cameron)
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2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (A) Change of Command

Lt. Col. Robert V. Luther III, outgoing commander of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), was presented a token of appreciation during the change-of-command ceremony at the Kenova Armed Forces Readiness Center in Kenova, West Virginia, on September 14, 2024. Lt. Col. Michael J. Susick assumed command of the 2-19th SFG (A) from Lt. Col. Robert V. Luther III. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayla Cameron)
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2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (A) Change of Command

West Virginia Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael J. Susick assumes command of the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), from Lt. Col. Robert V. Luther III during a change of command ceremony at the Kenova Armed Forces Readiness Center in Kenova, West Virginia, on September 14, 2024. The 2/19th SFG (A) is composed of Headquarters Company, Support Company, and Forward Support Company, all based in Kenova, W.Va., Company C in Kingwood, W.Va., Company A in Middletown, Rhode Island, and Company B in Columbus, Ohio. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayla Cameron)
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2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (A) Change of Command

Lt. Col. Michael J. Susick, incoming commander of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), receives the guidon from 77th Brigade Commander Col. James. D. Reese during a change of command ceremony on September 14, 2024, at the Kenova Armed Forces Readiness Center in Kenova, West Virginia. Lt. Col. Michael J. Susick assumed command of the 2/19th SFG(A) from Lt. Col. Robert V. Luther III. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayla Cameron)
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2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (A) Change of Command

Lt. Col. Robert V. Luther III, outgoing commander of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), receives the guidon from Command Sgt. Maj. Martin “Scott” Graff, the battalion Command Sgt. Maj. during a change of command ceremony on September 14, 2024, at the Kenova Armed Forces Readiness Center in Kenova, West Virginia. Lt. Col. Michael J. Susick assumed command of the 2/19th SFG (A) from Lt. Col. Robert V. Luther III. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayla Cameron)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first Norwegian Foot March on September 8, 2024. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) march took place on the Elk River Trail in Clendenin, West Virginia, with 25 participants. (West Virginia National Guard photos by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets

The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South program, located in Montgomery, West Virginia, graduated 58 cadets as a part of Class 62 today at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston, West Virginia.
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West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets

The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South program, located in Montgomery, West Virginia, graduated 58 cadets as a part of Class 62 today at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston, West Virginia.
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