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Sexual Assault and Prevention Month Message to the Force
April 3, 2023 — As Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) begins, the West Virginia National Guard is moving into April with a strong and growing joint Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program lead by experienced staff and backed by myself and all the leaders in this organization... MORE

Black History Month Message to the Force
February 1, 2023 — Each February, West Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and civilians join in the nation’s celebration of Black History Month. In 2023, the theme of “Inspiring Change” epitomizes the contributions of African Americans and their allies who are committed to challenging racial inequities and promoting opportunities for equal advancement... MORE

Suicide Prevention Message – September 2022
September 11, 2022 — Each year, we take the month of September to pay special attention to mental health and emphasize the programs in place to prevent suicides within our force. This time is an important reminder of the struggles that our Guardsmen and women face, and what we can do together to prevent the loss of one of our own... MORE

A pyramid of army boot pairs sat on a white sheet. 26 in total. Each pair has a small American Flag placed in a standing position between the boot pair.

WVNG Feedback Line Week 1
February 11, 2022 — An update from The Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Bill Crane, on the WVNG Feedback Line submissions for the week of Jan. 31 - Feb. 6... MORE

Black History Month Message to the Force
February 1, 2022 — A message to the force in honor of Black History Month... MORE

Message to the Force - Inclusion & Diversity
December 6, 2021 — A message to the force on the West Virginia National Guard's inclusion and diversity initiative... MORE

Message to the Force - Potential Government Shutdown
September 28, 2021 — A message to the force from the West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General and Senior Enlisted Leader... MORE

One Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Response
March 12, 2021 — March 13, 2021 marks the 1-year anniversary of the West Virginia National Guard’s response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This has been a trying and challenging year for our entire One Guard family. This invisible enemy has led us to the largest continuous response in the history of the WVNG... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard’s Task Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (CRE) (TF-CRE) assist staff, medical personnel, and first responders of an Eastbrook Center nursing home with COVID-19 testing April 6, 2020, in Charleston, West Virginia, after a resident tested positive for the pandemic virus. Members donned proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to complete testing on more than 120 residents and 25 staff as part of ongoing operations across West Virginia in support of a whole of government response effort. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)

National Guard forces demonstrate unparalleled value for state and nation
February 3, 2021 — Opinion piece by Brig. Gen William “Bill” Crane, The Adjutant General of West Virginia... MORE

Official portrait of Brig. Gen. William E. Crane.

19th Anniversary of 9/11
September 3, 2020 — A message from Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, The Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, on the 19th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. ... MORE