167th Airlift Wing celebrates reopening of Fuel Cell Maintenance Hangar
April 5, 2024 — The 167th Airlift Wing celebrated the long-awaited reopening of its fuel cell hangar in a ceremony held April 5th, 2024. Amongst its attendees were local, state, and federal representatives and staff, leadership of the West Virginia National Guard, and Airmen from across the wing... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Crane, West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General, ceremoniously cuts a ribbon to mark the reopening of Hangar 305, Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia, April 5, 2024. Attendees included local, state and federal representatives and staff, West Virginia National Guard leadership and 167th AW Airmen. A renovation project to remedy the Hangar 305’s foundation issues was completed in February 2024, allowing 167th Maintenance Group personnel to resume aircraft fuel cell maintenance in the facility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SMSgt Emily Beightol Deyerle)

Opinion: The Importance of NATO on its 75th Anniversary
April 5, 2024 — This week, NATO celebrated its 75th anniversary. Seventy-five years of friendship, partnership, and common bonds that tie and strengthen us. Since its inception, the alliance has flourished, overcoming challenges, welcoming new members and partners, and helping to set the course for international peace and cooperative security. ... MORE

Graphic on NATO 75th Anniversary. (U.S. Army National Guard graphic by Edwin L. Wriston)

W.Va. Guard receives over $40 million in Military Construction, Defense appropriations
March 27, 2024 — The West Virginia National Guard will receive more than $34 million in military construction funding and $7 million in defense funding secured through the bipartisan appropriations packages passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 9 and 23, 2024... MORE

W.Va. Guard Aircraft and Personnel Assist with Aerial Firefighting Support
March 22, 2024 — Today, two West Virginia Army National Guard UH60M and HH60M Blackhawk helicopters and personnel arrived on scene and are assisting the West Virginia Division of Forestry and local government and emergency management officials in Hardy County, West Virginia, as they combat large-scale wildland fires... MORE

West Virginia National Guard personnel conduct aerial wildland firefighting sorties over Hardy County, West Virginia, on March 22, 2024. West Virginia Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for four counties in the Eastern Panhandle of the Mountain State due to serious wildland fires that have consumed more than 4,000 acres of woodlands and threaten local communities and residences. Crews flying UH60M and HH60M Blackhawk helicopters from Company C, 1-150th Assault Battalion and Company C, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion are utilizing an aerial firefighting system called a “Bambi Bucket” capable of dropping up to 630 gallons of water on active fire lines per sortie to combat the blazes. The delivery method allows firefighters to contain or extinguish the fire in areas of rough and dangerous terrain that ground-based personnel could not safely or easily reach. (Courtesy Photo)

WVANG C-130J Super Hercules Lands Safely After In-flight Fuel Leak
March 13, 2024 — A C-130J-30 Super Hercules from the 130th Airlift Wing based at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, West Virginia, experienced an in-flight fuel leak during a routine training flight this afternoon and returned safely to Yeager International Airport in Charleston without incident, March 13, 2024... MORE

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)

W.Va. Guard Begins Active Partnership with Fairmont State University Open Source Intelligence Exchange Program
March 13, 2024 — The West Virginia National Guard has begun an active partnership with Fairmont State University’s Open Source Intelligence Exchange (OSIX) program, providing students real-world opportunities to develop, hone, and enhance their education in collaboration with the WVNG intelligence directorate (J2)... MORE

153rd Public Affairs Detachment Arrives in Germany, Participates in Allied Spirit 24
March 11, 2024 — Soldiers with the 153rd Public Affairs Detachment, Joint Forces Headquarters, West Virginia National Guard, arrived at Hohenfels Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, on March 7, 2024, to provide public affairs support for Allied Spirit 24... MORE

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)

Fuel systems maintenance resumes in 167th Airlift Wing fuel cell hangar
March 11, 2024 — The 167th Maintenance Group resumed C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fuel systems maintenance in the fuel cell hangar at Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia, March 2, 2024, upon the completion of a two-year construction project to correct building foundation deficiencies... MORE

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 61 Graduates 66 Cadets
March 8, 2024 — The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South program, located in Montgomery, West Virginia, graduated 66 cadets as a part of Class 61 today at the Fayette County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building in Fayetteville, West Virginia... MORE

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight March 2024
March 8, 2024 — Tech. Sgt. Chris Conner is a crew chief for the 167th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, he is also the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for March 2024... MORE

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Gov. Justice, West Virginia National Guard announce new state partnership with African nation of Gabon
March 6, 2024 — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Gabon in central Africa for the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, expanding its successful program to a third partner nation... MORE

Spotlight: 2nd Lt. Amond Bailey
February 25, 2024 — 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... MORE

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.

130th AW and 317AW partner for training
February 22, 2024 — CHARLESTON, WV – The 130th Airlift Wing and the 317th AW join forces for a momentous inter-fly, showcasing their exceptional capabilities and fostering collaboration between the two units... MORE

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Evin Hamm, a pilot assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va., looks out of the window over the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport, Williamstown, W.V., on Feb. 8, 2024. The 130th Airlift Wing performs tactical training throughout the state of West Virginia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

Spotlight: CW4 Jeremy Allio
February 18, 2024 — Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jeremy Allio has almost 23 years of service in the West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) and was chosen as a Soldier Spotlight in 2024. Allio has moved through the ranks from a 9GA culinary specialist in Bravo Battery, 1/201st Field Artillery Battalion, to food operations sergeant in 1201st Forward Support Company to the 111th Engineer Brigade’s food advisor before being promoted to the WVARNG’s advisor to the staff elements on issues related to Food Service across the organization. ... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jeremy Allio has almost 23 years of service in the West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) and was chosen as a Soldier Spotlight in 2024. Allio is pictures with his wife, Rachel, and their children Isaac and Vivian.
He's also pictured on his deployment in 2004 to Iraq with the 1201st Forward Support Co., WVARNG.

W.Va. Guard 2023 Annual Report Released
February 16, 2024 — The West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General's Annual Report to the Governor for 2023 is published and available for download. The 82-page report covers the 2023 calendar year with a description of units, missions, staff, organizational structure, special programs, financial reports and more. The Report is located on the West Virginia National Guard website at Home (ng.mil) ... MORE

The West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General's Annual Report to the Governor for 2023 is published and available for download. The 82-page report covers the 2023 calendar year with a description of units, missions, staff, organizational structure, special programs, financial reports and more. The report is located on the West Virginia National Guard website at Home (www.wv.ng.mil)

Spotlight: Capt. Kyle Hunter
February 11, 2024 — The West Virginia Air National Guard’s Capt. Kyle Hunter is approaching 18 years in uniform and proudly looks back on his wide span of experience. He was chosen as a Service Member Spotlight for the West Virginia National Guard for February 2024... MORE

Graphic college of photos with the name age and hometown of Capt. Kyle Hunter, 40, from Winchester, Va.

W.Va. Guard 130th Airlift Wing Meets Important IOC Milestone
January 12, 2024 — 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. ... MORE

West Virginia officer earns prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Leadership award
January 3, 2024 — Cpt. Richard Payne is the kind of officer that sets the tone for why the military is one of the most trusted entities in the United States, according to West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) Chief of Staff Col. Robert Kincaid, his longtime mentor. It’s the ways in which Payne epitomizes the ideals of Duty, Honor, and Country that lead him to receiving prestigious recognition at the 36th Annual General Douglas MacArthur Leadership award ceremony at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., on November 15, 2023... MORE

W.Va. Guard Lists 2023 Accomplishments
January 2, 2024 — The West Virginia National Guard closed out 2023 with numerous significant accomplishments, including homeland and emergency response missions, deployments around the globe, and sustained activation supporting West Virginia agencies at the direction of Gov. Jim Justice. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. David Cochran, assistant adjutant general – air, West Virginia National Guard, greets Peruvian Air Force members after the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation IX in Lima, Peru, May 8, 2023. Members of the the West Virginia Air National Guard participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster response exercise Cooperation IX, Peru 2023.

TAG Holiday Message to the Force
December 22, 2023 — As we bring 2023 to a close and look towards the new year, I just want you to know how very proud I am of our entire One Guard family... MORE

Maj. Gen. William "Bill" Crane, Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard, poses for a candid portrait at his desk, December 18, 2023, at Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia. As the Adjutant General for the State of West Virginia, he provides command guidance and vision to the West Virginia Army and Air National Guard's more than 6,800 Citizen Soldiers, Airmen, and civilians employed through the West Virginia Military Authority. He provides the overall supervision of the day-to-day operations and management of the readiness, fiscal, personnel, equipment and real property resources of the agency. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

West Virginia Guard Soldiers complete successful deployment in time for the holidays
December 20, 2023 — Soldiers with the West Virginia Army National Guard's 156th Military Police Law and Order Detachment landed at Fort Bliss, Texas, on Dec. 15, 2023, following a 10-month overseas deployment supporting the U.S. Army Central's Area Support Group - Jordan... MORE

Soldiers in uniform walking down an airplane stairs ramp. carrying bags, and shaking hands with Soldier leadership. It's during the day with bright sunshine and a bright blue sky. The soldiers are various races, ages and genders.

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy- North program graduates 101 cadets from Class 2-2023
December 15, 2023 — The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – North program continues to advance and mold young lives, as 101 cadets of Class 2-2023 graduated today from their campus at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia... MORE

West Virginia National Guard Command Sergeant Major Dusty Jones, Keynote Speaker West Virginia Delegate Moore Capito, Chief of National Guard Bureau Youth Programs Mr. Jeff White, and Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy-North Director Mrs. Dianna Trickett pose with Cadet Kody Blosser, winner of the Robert C. Byrd Distinguished Cadet Award for MCA- N Class 2-2023/Cycle 61, December 15, 2023, at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia. Cadet Blosser is originally from Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. He is the son of Tiffany and Derek Blosser of Morgantown. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

W.Va. National Guard Celebrates 387th National Guard Birthday
December 13, 2023 — The West Virginia National Guard celebrated the 387th birthday of the National Guard today at Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia. More than 100 members of the Guard and special guests attended a ceremony marking the birthday, which included presentations on the history of the National Guard, remarks from Guard leadership, and a ceremonial cake cutting. ... MORE

The West Virginia National Guard celebrated the 387th birthday of the National Guard today at Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia, December 13, 2923. More than 100 members of the Guard, civilian employees, and special guests attended a ceremony marking the birthday, which included presentations on the history of the National Guard, remarks from Guard leadership, and a ceremonial cake cutting lead by Major General Bill Crane, Adjutant General. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SGT Zoe Morris)

UNITE funds boost annual Family Day event
December 8, 2023 — The 167th Airlift Wing Family Day event had extra activities this year because the UNITE program funds recreational activities for units to build unit cohesion and morale... MORE

An woman prepares to throw an ax at a mobile ax throwing lane

167th Airlift Wing trio completes ultramarathon
December 8, 2023 — Three 167th Airlift Wing Airmen completed an ultramarathon Nov. 18, 2023... MORE

Three women stand together outside in military uniform wearing race medals around thier necks.

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight December 2023
December 8, 2023 — Senior Airman Stephen Mier is an Aerospace Medical Technician for the 167th Medical Group and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for December 2023... MORE

TAG Thanksgiving Message to the Force
November 22, 2023 — From my heart, and from the entire WVNG leadership team, we want you to know we are thankful for each Airman and Soldier, our families, our veterans, our retirees and our civilians for all that you and they do to make our Guard a continuing community of excellence and among the most professional and capable military organization in the world... MORE

Step-by-Step WVNG Tuition Assistance Guide
October 31, 2023 — For all those beginning or returning to school or training, the West Virginia National Guard Education Encouragement Program Office has released a step-by-step guide to applying for State and Federal Tuition Assistance. ... MORE

Airmen recognized for Afghanistan evacuation
October 14, 2023 — Twenty-seven Airmen assigned to the 167th Operations Group were recognized for their actions while supporting Operation Allies Refuge (OAR), the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, during a ceremony at Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Oct. 14, 2023... MORE

Airmen were recognized for the efforts during Operation Allies Refuge.

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight October 2023
October 14, 2023 — Senior Master Sgt. Zachary Ball is the 167th Munitions Flight Superintendent and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for October 2023... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Zachary Ball is the 167th Munitions Flight Superintendent and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for October 2023.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Barney is a loadmaster for the 167th Airlift Squadron and he is the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for October 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight October 2024

167th concludes overseas deployment

167th concludes overseas deployment

167th concludes overseas deployment

167th concludes overseas deployment

167th concludes overseas deployment

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

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