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Leading yourself
December 6, 2019 — Leadership message from the West Virginia Air National Guard State Command Chief, Command Chief Master Sgt. David Stevens.... MORE

Honoring 101 years of Brig. Gen. J. Kemp McLaughlin
December 6, 2019 — December 7th is a day seared into the memory of our nation. For most Americans, December 7 marks the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the beginning of the United States’ entry into World War II. For West Virginia, this date has another significant meaning, as it is the birthdate of the founder of the West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG), a World War II hero and living West Virginia legend Brig. Gen. (ret.) James Kemp McLaughlin. ... MORE

Family Business: Resiliency in the West Virginia National Guard
September 30, 2019 — Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, discusses the importance of resiliency in the West Virginia National Guard. ... MORE

Time is of the essence
August 12, 2019 — West Virginia Army National Guard State Command Sgt. Maj. James "Dusty" Jones shares his thoughts on time management, training and the future of war and their importance to the NCO corps.... MORE

Taking care of people
May 21, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Christopher "Mookie" Walker shares his insight into his role as the commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, and his leadership priority of taking care of people. ... MORE

Sexual Assault Awareness Month message
April 2, 2019 — A message on behalf of Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, The Adjutant General, in regard to April's designation as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. ... MORE

West Virginia Guard's role in Governor's JIM's Dream initiative
March 14, 2019 — Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, West Virginia Adjutant General, shares his insight on Governor Jim Justice's new drug addiction and workforce development initiative, JIM's Dream, and the role the West Virginia National Guard will play. ... MORE

TAG Recognizes Women's History Month
March 11, 2019 — A message on behalf of The Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, in recognition of Women's History Month.... MORE

WVNG Leadership Message: Fall 2018
September 28, 2018 — Leadership message for the fall edition of the Mountaineer Defender magazing from the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer. ... MORE

Opinion: The Family Business
August 17, 2018 — Opinion piece by Maj. Gen. James Hoyer on the importance of families in the National Guard. ... MORE