West Virginia National Guard Welcomes New Inspector General
August 25, 2025 — Maj. Gen. James Seward, the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, administered the oath of responsibility to Col. Steven Niewiarowski as the new WVNG State Inspector General during a ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters on August 19, 2025... MORE

Maj. Gen. James Seward, the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, administered the oath of responsibility to Col. Steven Niewiarowski as the new WVNG State Inspector General during a ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters on August 19, 2025.

W. Va. Guard to Support President Trump’s Initiative to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful
August 20, 2025 — At the direction of Governor Patrick Morrisey the WVNG is supporting President Donald Trump’s initiative to restore cleanliness and safety to Washington, D.C... MORE

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New partnership between West Virginia University and Gabon’s premier scientific research institute
August 20, 2025 — A new partnership between West Virginia University (WVU) and Gabon’s premier scientific research institute has opened access to global academic resources for a leading Gabonese scientist, marking a milestone for the new, long-term State Partnership Program (SPP) between Gabon and the West Virginia National Guard... MORE

Patriot Pop-Up’ Opens at Capitol Market, Showcasing Veteran Entrepreneurs
August 18, 2025 — On Tuesday, Aug. 7, the West Virginia National Guard’s Patriot Guardens program joined Charleston, West Virginia’s Capitol Market and community partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the “Patriot Pop-Up”. Coinciding with National Market Week, it highlights continued collaboration between agriculture and veteran entrepreneurship in West Virginia. The Patriot Pop-Up is a dedicated space at Capitol Market for Veterans to sell and highlight both products and small veteran-run businesses... MORE

Charlie West Airmen Demonstrate Deployment Readiness during Certification Exercise
July 19, 2025 — Airmen from the 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES), based in West Virginia, recently completed a rigorous certification event in Alpena, Michigan, showcasing their operational readiness and deployment capabilities alongside sister units from across the country. ... MORE

West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024
July 14, 2025 — The West Virginia Army National Guard’s Medical Readiness Detachment (MEDDET) located in South Charleston, West Virginia, was recognized early in April 2025, as the top-performing unit for overall medical readiness among medium-sized states for Fiscal Year 2024. This prestigious national distinction highlights the unit’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the health and deployability of the WVARNG’s Soldiers... MORE

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First maritime infrastructure training of its kind supported by W.Va. National Guard
July 1, 2025 — April 11, 2025, marked a milestone for the West Virginia National Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center U.S. Coast Guard Port Security and Resiliency Assessment Team when it joined the U.S. Army Reserve Civil Affairs unit based out of Syracuse, New York, to provide Soldiers with foundational maritime security knowledge, familiarization with port infrastructure, and assessment methodology, all essential for future mission success in coastal environments... MORE

130th Airlift Wing Soars in Remote Ops Exercise, Mastering Agile Combat Skills
June 25, 2025 — Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing recently completed an exercise focused on demonstrating the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and Mission Ready Airman (MRA) concepts through a C-130J remote operations mission... MORE

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2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (A) Change of Command

Lt. Col. Robert V. Luther III, outgoing commander of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), receives the guidon from Command Sgt. Maj. Martin “Scott” Graff, the battalion Command Sgt. Maj. during a change of command ceremony on September 14, 2024, at the Kenova Armed Forces Readiness Center in Kenova, West Virginia. Lt. Col. Michael J. Susick assumed command of the 2/19th SFG (A) from Lt. Col. Robert V. Luther III. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayla Cameron)

2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (A) Change of Command

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West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets

WV STARBASE: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Innovators

WV STARBASE: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Innovators

WV STARBASE: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Innovators

167th Airmen deploy as Mission Generation Force Element

167th Airmen deploy as Mission Generation Force Element

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