West Virginia Guard, Military Retiree Council to host first Military Retiree Appreciation Day April 2nd in Eleanor
March 3, 2022 — The West Virginia National Guard will host a Military Retiree Appreciation Day April 2, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Eleanor Armory located at 111 Army Navy Drive in Eleanor, West Virginia. The event will be hosted in conjunction with the West Virginia Military Retiree Council, and will mark the first event sponsored by a National Guard command and its retiree council. ... MORE

Graphic depicting the 2022 Retiree Appreciation Day event. (U.S. Air National Guard illustration by Maj. Holli Nelson)

W.Va. Guard to deploy in support of U.S. Capitol Police
February 23, 2022 — Approximately 80 Soldiers and Airmen from various units in the West Virginia Army and Air National Guard will depart this week to Washington, D.C. to support security operations for the U.S. Capitol Police... MORE

W.Va. Guard Soldiers, Airmen gain exposure to legislative process during D.C. professional development session
February 10, 2022 — The West Virginia National Guard hosted its first legislative professional development seminar in many years for nearly 30 Soldiers and Airmen Feb. 8, 2022, at the National Guard Association of the United States building in Washington, D.C... MORE

Senator Shelley Moore Capito hears questions from U.S. Army Lt. Col. Keith Hammack Feb. 8, 2022 in Washington, D.C. during the West Virginia National Guard legislative professional development seminar held at the National Guard Association of the United States building. The purpose of the legislative professional development seminar was to introduce Soldiers and Airmen to the legislative process and discuss how it impacts the National Guard and Department of Defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Holli Nelson)

167th Hosts WVANG State Command Chief Change of Responsibility
February 10, 2022 — The 167th Airlift Wing hosted a state command chief change of responsibility ceremony in the base dining facility, Feb. 5... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Ives, West Virginia Air National Guard state command chief, makes his first remarks as the newest WVANG command chief during a state command chief change of responsibility ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing dining facility, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Feb. 5, 2022.

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight February 2022
February 10, 2022 — Senior Airman Emma Van Horn is a knowledge management specialist for the 167th Communications Flight and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for February 2022... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emma Van Horn is a knowledge management specialist for the 167th Communications Flight and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for February 2022.

167th Airlift Wing members participate in Green Flag Little Rock exercise
February 10, 2022 — The 167th Airlift Wing successfully completed the Green Flag Little Rock 22-03 exercise hosted by the 34th Combat Training Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Arkansas, January 9-21... MORE

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army personnel upload a 167th C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with a modified M113 armored personnel carrier during exercise Green Flag Little Rock 22-03 at Alexandria International Airport, Louisiana, Jan. 10, 2022. GFLR 22-03 focused on three joint-accredited items: combat airlift; survival, evasion, resistance and escape; and aeromedical evacuation.

Always There: West Virginia Soldiers serve in their community hospitals
January 28, 2022 — “Always ready, Always there” is proving to be the undeniable truth, not just a motto, for members of... MORE

West Virginia Army National Guard Pvt. 1st Class Kristen Denny stands inside a hospital lobby in military uniform and mask.

Leader Outlines Operational Imperatives for Guardians, Airmen
January 24, 2022 — While the U.S. military remains “the best in the world,” the Air Force and Space Force must move quickly to adapt and modernize to offset actions by China and others that have dented the United States' "presumption of superiority," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said. MORE

A rocket takes off, its contrail reflected in a nearby body of water.

Department of the Air Force WAGGI survey release
January 24, 2022 — The ‘Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information’ survey provides department leaders and communication professionals with insights on how to provide Airmen and Guardians with relevant information through multiple internal and external sources... MORE

Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy grad Farkas receives appointment to West Point
January 20, 2022 — A West Virginia National Guard Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy graduate has made history by becoming the first cadet to receive an appointment to the U.S. Army’s Military Service Academy, West Point, as a part of the Class of 2026... MORE

Cadet William Farkas leads the procession of cadets past the review stage during graduation at the Mountaineer Challenge Academy in Charleston, W.Va., September 10, 2021. Farkas is hoping to use his time at MCA to further his pursuit of an appointment to West Point. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Edwin Wriston)

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight January 2022
January 14, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Nelson is a crew chief for the 167th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for January 2022... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Nelson is a crew chief for the 167th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for January 2022

Ops Adopts program spreads holiday cheer to local children
January 14, 2022 — The 167th Operations Group coordinated the Ops Adopts program, a Christmas gift drive, that provided gifts for 35 local families this year... MORE

Airmen from the 167th Operations Group wrap Christmas gifts for local children as part of the Ops Adopts program at the 167th Airlift Wing, Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Dec. 16, 2022. The program provided gifts for children of 35 families this year.

West Virginia National Guard training for hospital missions
January 13, 2022 — When West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice requested West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) support in area... MORE

Looking from the left side: A tall man dressed in Army OCP camouflage uniform and wearing a face mask is holding a CPR manikins head that is displayed on a table. Around 20 Soldiers in uniform stand to the right of the man, relaxed, as they watch the demonstration.

Retired West Virginia Guard Chief Master Sgt. and Vietnam Veteran, dead at 76
January 9, 2022 — CMSgt. Robert D. “Dan” Chandler, a retired West Virginia Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. and the first Command Chief Master Sgt. appointed to the 130th Airlift Wing, died Tuesday, January 4th. He was 76... MORE

Photo collage of the life of Ret. SMSgt. Dan Chandler

West Virginia National Guard highlights 2021 accomplishments
December 29, 2021 — The West Virginia National Guard closed out 2021 with numerous significant accomplishments that included homeland and disaster response missions, deployments around the globe, and sustained activation to help West Virginia combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “2021 was a year full of challenges and missions, both at home and abroad that our National Guard members completed with distinction,” said Maj. Gen. William “Bill” Crane, the Adjutant General of the WVNG. “Our entire One Guard continues to prove themselves as a truly premier organization around the world. I couldn’t be more proud of all that was accomplished over the last 12 months and look forward to the future successes we will see in 2022.” ... MORE

West Virginia Military Authority, Army sign agreement to create solutions to technology challenges
December 22, 2021 — The West Virginia Military Authority signed an agreement with the Army to participate in the U.S. Army’s Catalyst-Pathfinder Program to provide opportunities for the West Virginia National Guard. They will engage the nation’s academic institutions and industry partners to create faster and better solutions to military technological challenges... MORE

Graphic for West Virginia Military Authority signing agreement via the U.S. Army’s Catalyst-Pathfinder Program to create solutions to technology challenges. (U.S. Army National Guard graphic by Edwin L. Wriston)

W.Va. Army National Guard’s 111th Engineer Brigade Returns Home After Middle East Deployment
December 13, 2021 — The West Virginia National Guard welcomed home 120 Soldiers from the 111th Engineer Brigade, headquartered in Eleanor, who have been deployed since late February 2021 to the Middle East in a homecoming ceremony at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia, Dec. 11, 2021... MORE

W.Va. Army National Guard promotes first female general officer in state history
December 13, 2021 — The West Virginia National Guard celebrated an historic milestone Dec. 2, 2021, when Col. Michaelle M. Munger was promoted to the rank of brigadier general, making her the first ever female to become a general officer for the West Virginia Army National Guard in state history... MORE

Col. Michaelle M. Munger is promoted to the rank of brigadier general by her husband and children at Joint Forces Headquarters, Charleston, West Virginia, Dec. 2, 2021. Munger became the first female general officer in the history of the West Virginia Army National Guard and will serve as Special Assistant to the Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy
December 13, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force released its policy Dec. 8 outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied... MORE

DOD official outlines 2022 National Defense Strategy
December 13, 2021 — The Defense Department's new National Defense Strategy, due in early 2022, will be a plan to deal with an increasingly complicated security landscape, said Mara E. Karlin, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy... MORE

167th AW flying operations diverse and unpredictable in 2021
December 9, 2021 — With a fleet of eight C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, the 167th Operations Group supported a wide range of airlift missions, stateside and abroad, in 2021... MORE

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 104th Fighter Squadron of the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, and a C-17 Globemaster III with the 167th Airlift Squadron, 167th Airlift IWng, West Virginia Air National Guard, taxi to the runway at Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Feb. 17, 2021, as part of an exercise to demonstrate Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities.

Airman's lifestyle changes opened door to military service
December 9, 2021 — Airman 1st Class Richard Adams lost a significant amount of weight before enlisting in the 167th Airlift Wing... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard Adams, a munitions crewmember with the 167th Airlift Wing, made significant lifestyle changes to lose 70 pounds in six months to be eligible for enlistment in the Air National Guard. His accomplishments exemplify the discipline and resiliency it takes to be an effective Airman.

Airman's lifestyle changes opened door to military service
December 9, 2021 — Airman 1st Class Richard Adams lost a significant amount of weight before enlisting in the 167th Airlift Wing... MORE

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight December 2021
December 9, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Duckwall is the aircrew flight equipment superintendent for the 167th Operations Support Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for December 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Duckwall is the aircrew flight equipment superintendent for the 167th Operations Support Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for December 2021.

Family Programs Personnel Work Together for All WVNG Families
November 23, 2021 — Military families often face unique circumstances that require special support. That’s where the West Virginia National Guard’s Family Programs steps in. Family Programs works with Guardmembers, their families, and retirees to provide support during and after deployments, financial assistance, counseling, access to healthcare, and more. ... MORE

Graphic highlighting WVNG family programs. (U.S. Army National Guard graphic by Edwin L. Wriston)

Military service a legacy for Hammack family
November 22, 2021 — To say that military service is the backbone of the Hammack family would be an understatement. Brothers Lt. Col. Keith Hammack, Jr., and Sgt. Casey Hammack serve in the Army National Guard while sister Chief Master Sgt. Christina Rader serves in the Air National Guard. The three siblings are continuing a military legacy that also saw both grandfathers as well as their father and several uncles don the uniform. Their mother, Cathy Hammack, is no stranger to National Guard service. She is a civilian retired from the West Virginia National Guard Family Programs and currently serves as Auxiliary Area II director for the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS). ... MORE

West Virginia National Guard members Lt. Col. Keith Hammack, Jr.,, Sgt. Casey Hammack, and Chief Master Sgt. Christina Rader maintain a strong family tradition of service. (Courtesy photo)

W.Va. Air National Guard Airman Uses Language Skills to Benefit SPP and Local Court Systems
November 16, 2021 — Staff Sgt. Carlos Aguilar didn’t know it at the time, but growing up in a multi-lingual household would become valuable in his future military career and provide him with civilian job opportunities... MORE

Candid photo of Staff Sgt. Carlos Aguilar, Aircrew Flight Equipment Specialist for the 130th Operations Support Squadron, who uses his multi-lingual background to assist as an interpreter with the State Partnership Program and the West Virginia National Guard’s Spanish-speaking partner nation Peru. (Courtesy photo)

WVNG Shares Financial Planning Resources
November 9, 2021 — With the holiday season fast approaching and the financial impacts of the pandemic still affecting many, now is the time to take a moment to consider financial planning options... MORE

West Virginia National Guard Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
November 9, 2021 — Each year, October 23 through 31 is designated as Red Ribbon Week to show intolerance for drugs in schools, workplaces and communities around the country. Substance abuse issues are known all too well in West Virginia, and the West Virginia National Guard takes substance abuse seriously. Resources are available to service members who might need them... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard's R3SP and Substance Abuse Prevention Program Office pose for a photo during Red Ribbon Week. Each year, October 23 through 31 is designated as Red Ribbon Week to show intolerance for drugs in schools, workplaces and communities around the country. (Courtesy Photo)

W.Va. Guard’s 1st Sgt. Scott Tolley earns President’s 100 Tab
November 9, 2021 — Earning the top prize at the President’s Rifle Match shooting competition was the No. 1 goal for West Virginia National Guard 1st Sgt. Scott J. Tolley... MORE

West Virginia Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Scott J. Tolley poses for a photo following his completion of the President’s Rifle Match at Camp Perry, Ohio. Tolley placed 22rd out of 836 competitors earning a President's 100 Tab as a part of the event. (Courtesy Photo)

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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight October 2024

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Barney is a loadmaster for the 167th Airlift Squadron and he is the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for October 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight October 2024

167th concludes overseas deployment

167th concludes overseas deployment

167th concludes overseas deployment

167th concludes overseas deployment

167th concludes overseas deployment

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat

WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

W.Va. Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise

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