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Brigadier General David Cochran, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard and Assistant Adjutant General for Air, encourages members of FSRT ahead of their departure for the impending Severe Weather Response mission in Florida. Fatality Search and Rescue Teams (FSRT) are multi-capable airmen trained and certified to respond to a wide range of disasters and hazards, recover the remains of the deceased, and reunite the remains of those lost with their loved ones.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by,2d Lt DeJuan Haley)
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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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Firefighters from the Florida Air National Guard and the West Virginia Air National Guard trained on an aircraft fire simulator at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, Feb. 23, 2025, during combined emergency response training. The training focused on aircraft and structural firefighting, emergency response tactics and mobility readiness.
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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight March 2025

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Rinard is a crew chief for the 167th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and he is the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for March 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
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167th AW defender completes U.S. Army sniper course

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Wilson stands in front of the U.S. Army Sniper School sign after graduating from the sniper course at Fort Moore, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2025. Wilson is the first member of the 167th Security Forces Squadron to graduate from the course.
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Wright assumes command of the 167th Operations Group

U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Wright, 167th Operations Group commander, addresses the audience during the 167th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing base dining facility, March 1, 2025. Wright was the operations group deputy commander before assuming his new role as the 167th Operations Group commander. He began his military career in aerial port before becoming a pilot and has served in multiple roles within the operations group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Edward Michon)
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Wright assumes command of the 167th Operations Group

U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Wright, 167th Operations Group commander, is pinned the rank of Colonel by his son and wife at his promotion and assumption of command ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing base dining facility, March 1, 2025. Wright was the operations group deputy commander before assuming his new role as the 167th Operations Group commander. He began his military career in aerial port before becoming a pilot and has served in multiple roles within the operations group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Edward Michon)
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Wright assumes command of the 167th Operations Group

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Sigler, 167th Airlift Wing commander, returns a salute to Col. Randy Wright, 167th Operations Group commander, during the 167th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing base dining facility, March 1, 2025. Wright was the operations group deputy commander before assuming his new role as the 167th Operations Group commander. He began his military career in aerial port before becoming a pilot and has served in multiple roles within the operations group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Kozak)
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W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

AITEC USCG PSRA Team Leads the Way in Drone-Assisted Infrastructure Assessments. Photo by Erica Bodker
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W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

AITEC USCG PSRA Team Leads the Way in Drone-Assisted Infrastructure Assessments. Photo by Erica Bodker
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W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

AITEC USCG PSRA Team Leads the Way in Drone-Assisted Infrastructure Assessments. Photo by Erica Bodker
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W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

AITEC USCG PSRA Team Leads the Way in Drone-Assisted Infrastructure Assessments. Photo by Erica Bodker
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W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

AITEC USCG PSRA Team Leads the Way in Drone-Assisted Infrastructure Assessments. Photo by Erica Bodker
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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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