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

W.Va. Guard update on COVID-19 response
April 7, 2020 — Currently, nearly 520 members of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) are serving the State of West Virginia through our four lines of effort to include operationalizing of the event, stabilizing the population, providing logistical movement of critical supplies and conducting data analysis to combat the virus... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard provide support to Workforce West Virginia April 6, 2020, at the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia. The West Virginia National Guard is surging capacity to assist with a backlog of unemployment claims due to COVID-19 business and industry closures. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Eugene Crist)

W.Va. Guard expands support for COVID-19 response
April 6, 2020 — Currently, nearly 500 members of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) are serving the State of West Virginia through our four lines of effort to include operationalizing of the event, stabilizing the population, providing logistical movement of critical supplies and conducting data analysis to combat the virus. ... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard’s Task Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (CRE) (TF-CRE) assist staff, medical personnel, and first responders of an Eastbrook Center nursing home with COVID-19 testing April 6, 2020, in Charleston, West Virginia, after a resident tested positive for the pandemic virus. Members donned proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to complete testing on more than 120 residents and 25 staff as part of ongoing operations across West Virginia in support of a whole of government response effort. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

W.Va. Guard update on COVID-19 response
April 4, 2020 — Currently, nearly 460 members of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) are serving the State of West Virginia through our four lines of effort to include operationalizing of the event, stabilizing the population, providing logistical movement of critical supplies and conducting data analysis to combat the virus. That number will reach more than 500 on duty next week... MORE

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West Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen arrive in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Soldiers from the South Carolina National Guard and U.S. Army and Air Force service members from the West Virginia National Guard receive a briefing prior to being deputized as part of D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 2025. Approximately 800 National Guard service members comprise JTF-DC, supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. These National Guard service members provide critical support, including crowd management, presence patrols, and perimeter control, in support of law enforcement. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Peck)

West Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen arrive in Washington, D.C.

West Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen arrive in Washington, D.C.

West Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen arrive in Washington, D.C.

WVU expands global impact through Gabon apointment, with support from WVNG

Patriot Pop-Up’ Opens at Capitol Market, Showcasing Veteran Entrepreneurs

Patriot Pop-Up’ Opens at Capitol Market, Showcasing Veteran Entrepreneurs

Patriot Pop-Up’ Opens at Capitol Market, Showcasing Veteran Entrepreneurs

Patriot Pop-Up’ Opens at Capitol Market, Showcasing Veteran Entrepreneurs

Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise 2025

Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise 2025

Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise 2025

Exercise Ridge Runner 2017

Exercise Ridge Runner 2017

West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024

West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024

West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024

West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024

West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024

West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024

West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024

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