Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy ongoing despite COVID-19 pandemic
June 4, 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to maintain its grip on the United States and in particular, West Virginia, the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy (MCA) located in Kingwood, West Virginia, has developed innovative ways to ensure at-risk youth could continue the course and for some, earn their high school diploma... MORE

Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy cadet Analisa Wood smiles during an interview June 1, 2020, prior to taking her end of course exam in Kingwood, W.Va. Wood is one of nearly 100 cadets from Class 54 who chose to continue her studies despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic shutting down in-person classes at the ChalleNGe Academy. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Davis Roher)

RISE Program continues progress despite COVID-19 pandemic
June 4, 2020 — Over the past week, contractors with the West Virginia RISE program have completed six additional reconstruction and mobile home unit projects: three reconstructions in Greenbrier and Nicholas Counties and three mobile home unit projects in Clay, Roane and Webster Counties, bringing the total number of completed projects to 177. Three additional projects are slated for final inspection this week. Of the completed total completed projects, 51 have been accomplished while operating through the COVID-19 pandemic and 44 of those completions were done by Thompson Construction... MORE

W.Va. Guard update on COVID-19 response 06/03/2020
June 3, 2020 — Since beginning operations in support of the state’s COVID-19 response 82 days ago, the WVNG has completed 1,334 missions through our six lines of effort of 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, 559 members of the WVNG are on duty serving the citizens of the State of West Virginia... MORE

W.Va. Guard holds tabletop exercise to prepare for simultaneous
June 3, 2020 — As the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season begins, members of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) participated in a tabletop exercise to assess response capabilities for a tropical storm-induced massive flooding event, while simultaneously continuing to provide critical COVID-19 response efforts across the state, in Charleston, West Virginia, June 3, 2020... MORE

The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) holds a tabletop exercise in order to test operations, logistics and response to needs that might be requested by Governor Jim Justice, state partner agencies, and local communities during the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) response in West Virginia, March 17, 2020. The discussion-based exercise gave leaders the opportunity to work through a wide-range of topics, from manpower issues including both the military and civilian Guard workforce, to integration within the joint agency response across the state and scenarios where the WVNG might be called into response. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

W.Va. Guard update on COVID-19 response
June 2, 2020 — Since beginning operations in support of the state’s COVID-19 response 81 days ago, the WVNG has completed 1,326 missions through our six lines of effort of 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, 561 members of the WVNG are on duty serving the citizens of the State of West Virginia... MORE

W.Va. Guard emphasizes COVID-19 support after 80 days on mission
June 1, 2020 — Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, highlighted the support the Guard has provided to the citizens of West Virginia throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic during today’s press briefing... MORE

W.Va. Guard update on COVID-19 response 05/30/2020
May 30, 2020 — Since beginning operations in support of the state’s COVID-19 response 78 days ago, the WVNG has completed 1,315 missions through our six lines of effort of 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, 637 members of the WVNG are on duty serving the citizens of the State of West Virginia... MORE

W.Va. Guard support to Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy ongoing during pandemic
May 30, 2020 — During today’s press briefing, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, outlined the continued support being offered to our Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy (MCA) cadets... MORE

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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)

Key leaders gather for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise showcase, reinforcing value of West Virginia’s unique training platform

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West Virginia National Guard’s AITEC leads crucial battle against hidden threats to U.S. infrastructure

Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

West Virginia National Guard reflects on flood response efforts

West Virginia National Guard reflects on flood response efforts

West Virginia National Guard reflects on flood response efforts

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER 25)

Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER 25)

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