167th Conducts COVID Vaccine Information Sessions
September 21, 2021 — The 167th Airlift Wing conducted COVID-19 vaccine information sessions in the wing auditorium during September’s unit training assembly, Sept. 11, 2021. The 167th Medical Group created and presented the session, titled “COVID-19 Vaccine: Informed Confidence”. The information sessions were directed toward the wing’s currently unvaccinated members, with a goal of communicating information about the COVID-19 vaccine, address concerns and answer questions from members. ... MORE

Members of the 167th Airlift Wing listen to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Culbert, 167th Medical Group commander, as he speaks during a COVID-19 vaccine information session at the 167th base auditorium, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Sept. 11, 2021. The information sessions were directed toward the wing’s currently unvaccinated members, with a goal of communicating information about the COVID-19 vaccine, address concerns and answer questions from members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Edward Michon).

W.Va. Guard highlights need for financial readiness/preparedness
September 20, 2021 — “Always ready, always there” is the National Guard’s motto. While Guardsmen and their families might think readiness is all about what they need to do to prepare for deployment, readiness also encompasses day-to-day preparedness. Being always ready means proactively preparing yourself and your family for any situation, including unforeseen emergencies and disasters. September is National Preparedness month, and our partners at the West Virginia Emergency Management Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency stress the importance of being financially prepared for emergencies to help provide peace of mind for you and your family and to build individual and community resiliency. ... MORE

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency works to repatriate service member remains
September 17, 2021 — The United States Armed Forces is committed to leaving no one behind on the battlefield, so much so that the ethos is part of both the Soldier’s and Airman’s Creed. But with the remains of more than 82,000 American service members killed overseas still missing, one Department of Defense office works to recover, identify and eventually bring those remains home... MORE

167th Airlift Wing fire fighters train on disaster response
September 17, 2021 — 167th Airlift Wing fire fighters participate in Vigilant Guard 2021 with intentions to grow their search and rescue capabilities... MORE

Technical Sgt. Robert Laidlow, 167th Fire and Emergency Services, monitors and keeps account of the firemen assigned to his team during collapsed structure training a part of Exercise Vigilant Guard 2021 August 27, 2021.

Memorial service held for 167th Airlift Wing flight doctor
September 17, 2021 — A memorial service to honor Lt. Col. Barry Rowekamp was held in an aircraft maintenance hangar at the 167th Airlift Wing, Shepherd Field, Martinsburg W.Va., Aug. 19... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Charlie Moore, 167th Operations Group loadmaster, delivers a eulogy for Lt. Col. Barry Rowekamp, during a memorial service held at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Aug. 19, 2021. Rowekamp, the wing’s chief of aerospace medicine, passed on Aug. 6. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)

W.Va. Guard Shares Suicide Awareness Resources
September 14, 2021 — September is National Suicide Awareness Month, and the West Virginia National Guard is sharing resources and information that can help Soldiers and Airmen care for themselves and their families... MORE

Suicide Prevention graphic. (U.S. Army National Guard graphic by Edwin L. Wriston)

Vigilant Guard 2021
September 13, 2021 — Belle, West Virginia (August 28, 2021) – Role-players await rescue in a notional emergency involving train colliding with a bus in Belle, West Virginia. Vigilant Guard is an annual large-scale disaster response exercise sponsored by the U.S. Northern Command in conjunction with the National Guard Bureau that brings federal, state, and local military personnel, public safety, first responders, and private sector partners together. The multi-day, hands-on and stimulated training exercise supports the development, enhancement, and interoperability of disaster response assets within a joint environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristian S. Karsten/Released)... MORE

Belle, West Virginia (August 28, 2021) – U.S. Marines from The Chemical Biological Incident Response Force practice decontamination measures during a notional response to an emergency involving train colliding with a bus in Belle, West Virginia. Vigilant Guard is an annual large-scale disaster response exercise sponsored by the U.S. Northern Command in conjunction with the National Guard Bureau that brings federal, state, and local military personnel, public safety, first responders, and private sector partners together. The multi-day, hands-on and stimulated training exercise supports the development, enhancement, and interoperability of disaster response assets within a joint environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristian S. Karsten/Not Released)

West Virginia Guardsmen played pivotal role in Afghanistan evacuation missions
September 8, 2021 — Soldiers and Airmen of the West Virginia National Guard were critical components of Operation Allies Refuge, the Department of State-led project of evacuating Afghan citizens, which took place prior to the United States’ complete withdrawal from Afghanistan Aug. 31, 2021... MORE

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster lll carrying Afghanistan evacuees arrives at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. NAS Sigonella’s strategic location enables U.S, allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

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