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Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W.Va. Guard
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Updates to West Virginia National Guard Social Media and Website Content
April 3, 2025
In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17, “Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes,” and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the West Virginia National Guard has reviewed and adjusted its website and social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts, pages and content has been archived and removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance.
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130th Airlift Wing provides support for Florida Air Guard Firefighters
March 20, 2025
Firefighters from the Florida Air National Guard and the West Virginia Air National Guard trained on an aircraft fire simulator at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, Feb. 23, 2025, during combined emergency response training. The training focused on aircraft and structural firefighting, emergency response tactics and mobility readiness.
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All-Hazards joins Dunbar first responders in annual Jr. Police Academy

The West Virginia National Guard's All-Hazards team collaborated with the Dunbar Safe Community, Police Department and Fire Department for their annual Junior Police Academy held at Dunbar Middle School July 8-12, 2024.
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All-Hazards joins Dunbar first responders in annual Jr. Police Academy

The West Virginia National Guard's All-Hazards team collaborated with the Dunbar Safe Community, Police Department and Fire Department for their annual Junior Police Academy held at Dunbar Middle School July 8-12, 2024.
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All-Hazards joins Dunbar first responders in annual Jr. Police Academy

The West Virginia National Guard's All-Hazards team collaborated with the Dunbar Safe Community, Police Department and Fire Department for their annual Junior Police Academy held at Dunbar Middle School July 8-12, 2024.
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All-Hazards joins Dunbar first responders in annual Jr. Police Academy

The West Virginia National Guard's All-Hazards team collaborated with the Dunbar Safe Community, Police Department and Fire Department for their annual Junior Police Academy held at Dunbar Middle School July 8-12, 2024.
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All-Hazards joins Dunbar first responders in annual Jr. Police Academy

The West Virginia National Guard's All-Hazards team collaborated with the Dunbar Safe Community, Police Department and Fire Department for their annual Junior Police Academy held at Dunbar Middle School July 8-12, 2024.
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All-Hazards joins Dunbar first responders in annual Jr. Police Academy

The West Virginia National Guard's All-Hazards team collaborated with the Dunbar Safe Community, Police Department and Fire Department for their annual Junior Police Academy held at Dunbar Middle School July 8-12, 2024.
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240709 Warrant Officer 106th Birthdaty

The West Virginia National Guard started off the morning of July 9, 2024, with a walk/run through Coonskin Park followed by breakfast and cake at the Tackett House at Joint Forces Headquarters to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the Warrant Officer Corps, marking over a century of specialized leadership and service. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas Goff, a 420 Charlie-Band Master with more than 38 years of service, and the newest commissioned Warrant Officer Joseph Topping cut the ceremonial cake with a sword that was handed down to Mr. Goff from his father.  (U.S. Army photo by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia celebrates Warrant Officer Corp's 106th Birthday

The West Virginia National Guard started off the morning of July 9, 2024, with a walk/run through Coonskin Park followed by breakfast and cake at the Tackett House at Joint Forces Headquarters to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the Warrant Officer Corps, marking over a century of specialized leadership and service. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas Goff, a 420 Charlie-Band Master with more than 38 years of service, and the newest commissioned Warrant Officer Joseph Topping cut the ceremonial cake with a sword that was handed down to Mr. Goff from his father.  (U.S. Army photo by Erica Bodker)
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West Virginia celebrates Warrant Officer Corp's 106th Birthday

The West Virginia National Guard started off the morning of July 9, 2024, with a walk/run through Coonskin Park followed by breakfast and cake at the Tackett House at Joint Forces Headquarters to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the Warrant Officer Corps, marking over a century of specialized leadership and service. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas Goff, a 420 Charlie-Band Master with more than 38 years of service, and the newest commissioned Warrant Officer Joseph Topping cut the ceremonial cake with a sword that was handed down to Mr. Goff from his father.  (U.S. Army photo by Erica Bodker)
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Brig. Gen. David Cochran, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, presents the Bronze Star certificate to Master Sgt. Andrew Mencin, a firefighter assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing during a ceremony held June 8, 2024, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va. Mencin earned the Bronze Star for actions during a six-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Mencin, a firefighter assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, salutes U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Cochran, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, after receiving the Bronze Star during a ceremony held June 8, 2024, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va. . Mencin earned the Bronze Star for actions during a six-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)
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Brig. Gen. David Cochran, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, pins the Bronze Star on Master Sgt. Andrew Mencin, a firefighter assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing during a ceremony held June 8, 2024, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va. Mencin earned the Bronze Star for actions during a six-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)
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167th Airlift Wing conducts annual “superdrill”

Airmen assigned to 167th Airlift Wing fire the M4 carbine during weapon qualification training at the 167th Airlift Wing firing range, Martinsburg, West Virginia, June 7, 2024. The weapon qualification training provides Airmen with skills and confidence that will serve them throughout their careers and future deployments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Joshua Kozak)
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167th Airlift Wing conducts annual “superdrill”

Airmen with the 167th Airlift Wing identify chemical agents on M8 chemical detection paper during a simulated chemical attack as part of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) defense course at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, June 8, 2024. The purpose of the training was to prepare Airmen to protect themselves and others from the effects of biological and chemical weapons, radioactive substances and nuclear incidents. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Michon)
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167th Airlift Wing conducts annual “superdrill”

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Craig Sipes, an emergency management specialist with the 167th Civil Engineer Squadron, teaches a tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) course to 167th firefighters during June’s unit training assembly at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, June 8, 2024. TCCC emphasizes three main principles: care under fire, tactical field care and tactical evacuation in order for airmen to efficiently provide medical care in a combat environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver).
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167th Airlift Wing conducts annual “superdrill”

U.S. Air Force Airman Jade Thompson, a services specialist with the 167th Force Support Squadron, serves lunch to Airman 1st Class James DeCicco, a public affairs specialist, in a single pallet expeditionary kit (SPEK) tent as part of field feeding operations during June’s unit training assembly at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, June 8, 2024. The SPEK is a mobile, palletized kitchen that is designed to be loaded onto aircraft or vehicles and is able to be assembled by a crew of four in one hour. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver).
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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight June 2024

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Myrissa Everhart is an administration specialist for the 167th Maintenance Group and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for June 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
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167th Airlift Wing conducts annual “superdrill”

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Cody Burbage, 167th Maintenance Group, inspects the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as part of a Basic Post-flight Operation inspection at the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, June 8, 2024. Basic Post-flight Operation inspections ensure the safety of aircraft and crew for future flight operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Joshua Kozak)
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167th Airlift Wing conducts annual “superdrill”

Firefighters assigned to the 167th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct hands on Rapid Airfield Damage Repair or RADR training at 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, June 7, 2024. RADR is a multi-step process for quickly repairing airfield surfaces after a attack or natural disaster. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver)
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167th Airlift Wing conducts annual “superdrill”

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Isaac Ausherman, a 167th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, provides instruction on the M4 Carbine during weapon qualification training at the 167th Airlift Wing firing range, Martinsburg, West Virginia, June 7, 2024.Combat arms instructors are Air Force Security Forces personnel who train base populace on the use of small arms such as the M4 carbine. The weapon qualification training provides Airmen with skills and confidence that will serve them throughout their careers and future deployments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver)
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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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