WVNG update on COVID-19 response
April 13, 2020 — Today, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) was lauded by Governor Jim Justice for the innovative work taking place between the Guard, researchers from West Virginia University, and various academic institutions, business and industry leaders to find solutions to address the critical personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

WV National Guard, WVU researchers collaborate with community and technical colleges, businesses to address PPE shortfalls
April 13, 2020 — The West Virginia National Guard, in collaboration with researchers from West Virginia University, academic institutions, community and technical colleges, as well as business and industry leaders from across the state of West Virginia have developed solutions to address the critical personal protective equipment shortage due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

W.Va. Guard update on COVID-19 response 4-11-20
April 11, 2020 — Since beginning operations in support of the state’s COVID-19 response 29 days ago, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has completed nearly 320 missions through our four lines of effort of operationalizing of the event, stabilizing the population, providing logistical movement of critical supplies and conducting data analysis to combat the virus. Currently, nearly 585 members of the (WVNG) are on duty serving the citizens of the State of West Virginia. ... MORE

W.Va. Guard update on COVID-19 response
April 10, 2020 — Since beginning operations in support of the state’s COVID-19 response 28 days ago, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has completed 310 missions through our four lines of effort of operationalizing of the event, stabilizing the population, providing logistical movement of critical supplies and conducting data analysis to combat the virus. Currently, nearly 570 members of the (WVNG) are on duty serving the citizens of the State of West Virginia... MORE

West Virginia National Guard Expanding Medical Facility Capabilities during COVID-19
April 10, 2020 — Soldiers and Airmen with the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) in partnership with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are working to expand the capabilities of the state’s medical facilities in response to COVID-19... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard’s Task Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (CRE) (TF-CRE) and Task Force Sustainment (TF-Sustainment), assist staff of St. Joseph Hospital, Charleston, West Virginia, to unload beds and additional medical equipment delivered to the hospital in an effort to build statewide medical surge capacity during on-going COVID-19 pandemic response, April 9, 2020. The equipment, resourced from a closed hospital in Fairmont, West Virginia, was delivered by members of the West Virginia State Police, West Virginia Division of Highways, and West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, as part of a whole of government partnership uniting local, state and federal agencies in coordinated response efforts. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

West Virginia National Guard building upon telemedicine network during COVID-19
April 10, 2020 — Soldiers and Airmen with the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) are helping expand emergency broadband communication capabilities in the Mountain State by deploying equipment and training with those on the front lines of telemedicine amid the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

W.Va. Guard missions top 280 in response to COVID-19
April 9, 2020 — Since beginning operations in support of the state’s COVID-19 response 27 days ago, the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has completed 280 missions through our four lines of effort of operationalizing of the event, stabilizing the population, providing logistical movement of critical supplies and conducting data analysis to combat the virus. Currently, nearly 560 members of the (WVNG) are on duty serving the citizens of the State of West Virginia... MORE

W.Va. Guard authorized Title 32 status, continue to expand COVID-19 missions
April 8, 2020 — Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump authorized Governor Jim Justice’s request for Title 32 activation of West Virginia National Guard personnel responding to COVID-19 in West Virginia. This authorization will allow for 100 percent federal reimbursement of the Guard’s response efforts through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, while maintaining forces under the governor’s control... 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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