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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight Dec 2018
December 3, 2018
Airman 1st Class Johnathon Dorman is a command and control specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing and is the wing’s Airman Spotlight for Dec. 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
National Guard service strengthens West Virginia family
November 29, 2018
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jeffrey Lohr, a C-12 master aviator and certified flight instructor assigned to Detachment 28 Operational Support Airlift Command, West Virginia Air National Guard in Williamstown, W.Va., poses with his wife Vicki Lynn and son Sgt. Nicholas Lohr, a crew chief with Company C, 1/150th Assault Battalion in Wheeling, W.Va., at the conclusion of his promotion ceremony held Nov. 16, 2018, at the West Virginia National Guard Armory in Williamstown, W.Va.
Press Release - West Virginia Adjutant General details progress of RISE program at Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding meeting
November 21, 2018
First-ever WVARNG military career fair makes connections, builds community
November 21, 2018
Recruiter passionate about bettering lives
November 21, 2018
West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) recruiter Staff Sgt. Lynda Tulanowski stands with her son, Aaron, during his graduation from Basic Combat Training nine years ago.
WVARNG Soldier Spotlight November 2018
November 7, 2018
Cpl. Timothy Martin is the West Virginia Army National Guard Soldier Spotlight for November 2018. (Courtesy photo)
W.Va. Guard opens newest recruiting location at Bluefield State College
November 5, 2018
Bluefield State College President Marsha Krotseng speaks with Sgt. 1st Class Teddy Scouras, a recruiter for the West Virginia Army National Guard, inside the new recruiting office in the W. Paul Cole, Jr. School of Business/Mahood Hall Nov. 2, 2018 in Bluefield, West Virginia. The recruiting office at Bluefield State marks the newest location for the WVARNG in the southernmost part of the state, the only one of which is at a higher education institution. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Holli Nelson)
167th delivers recovery equipment to Florida
November 5, 2018
A C-17 Globemaster III operated by the 167th Airlift Wing is loaded with six generators and a Large Area Maintenance Shelter (LAMS) from the 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron based at Holloman Air Force Base N.M., Oct. 17, 2018. The C-17 deliever the equipment to Tyndall AFB the following day with the assistance of a contingency response team from the 821st Contingency Response Group, Travis AFB, Calif. Tyndall AFB took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael, which made landfall as a category 4 storm on Oct. 10. The 635th Materiel Maintenance Group is the Air Force’s only organic Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) unit. The Group is responsible for the storage, inspection, repair, deployment, and accountability of BEAR assets belonging to Air Force Materiel Command and Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
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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)
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(From left to right) Director, Secretariat for Special Operations Dr. Sandra Hobson, Irregular Warfare Center Director Dr. Dennis Walters, Colby Jenkins, performing as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, West Virginia National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. James Jones and WVNG Adjutant General Maj. Gen. James Seward receive a briefing during the Ridge Runner/ Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise 25-01 distinguished visitors day at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Visitors 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)
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Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise Deputy Director Jason Smith addressed distinguished visitors during the West Virginia National Guard and Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center Ridge Runner IWX 25-01 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)
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West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. James Seward, 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)
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West Virginia National Guard’s AITEC leads crucial battle against hidden threats to U.S. infrastructure

– The West Virginia National Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center Critical Infrastructure Protection Battalion stepped into the national spotlight by hosting its first-ever Critical Infrastructure Protection Workshop, April 8-9 at Camp Dawson, in Kingwood, West Virginia The event brought together representatives from over 37 states and territories, numerous federal agencies, and all levels of the Department of Defense to address the escalating threats facing essential U.S. public utilities, resources, and cybersecurity systems our country now faces. (Photo by: Edwin Wriston)
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.
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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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WVNG Best Warrior Competition 2024 Video
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March 19, 2024 | 4:11
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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