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West Virginia Army National Guard Medics Complete Intensive 68W Recertification Training at Camp Dawson

By Erica Bodker | March 17, 2026

West Virginia Army National Guard medics sharpened their lifesaving skills during a 12-day combat medic recertification course at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on Jan. 19-30, 2026, culminating in a large-scale field...

West Virginia Guard, Qatar Strengthen Security Ties for Scout Event

By Sgt. 1st Class Ariana Shuemake, | Feb. 26, 2026

The West Virginia National Guard welcomed the Qatar Armed Forces Military Police Forces commander and senior leaders during a Feb. 13 tour of Scouting America facilities at the Summit Bechtel Reserve as part of an ongoing...

167th Airlift Wing Firefighters first on scene at Berkely County structure fire

By Erica Bodker | Feb. 23, 2026

Firefighters from the 167th Airlift Wing were the first on scene at a Berkeley County garage fire on Feb. 7, 2026 preventing flames from spreading into the home’s main living area...

West Virginia National Guard mission in Washington, D.C. to continue

By Sgt. 1st Class Ariana Shuemake | Jan. 29, 2026

As recently announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey, the West Virginia National Guard will continue its mission in Washington, D.C. through the remainder of the year, supporting ongoing efforts to assist with public safety...

130th Air Wing Captain Helps Deliver Baby in Hospital Parking Lot

By Technical Sgt. Melissa Sterling, | Jan. 12, 2026

An West Virginia Air National Guard medical officer supporting operations in the nation’s capital helped deliver a baby in the front seat of a car just outside a hospital emergency room days before Christmas, turning a...

W. Va. Guard remembers first State Command Sergeant Major

By | Jan. 11, 2026

The West Virginia National Guard honors and remembers Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph "J.J.” Sale, Jr., who served as the first State Command Sergeant Major of the West Virginia Army National Guard...

National Guard Stops Apartment Fire in the District

By Tech. Sgt. Renee Crugnale, | Jan. 5, 2026

Three West Virginia National Guard members on a routine presence patrol along N Street Northwest recently stopped a dryer fire in an apartment building after detecting the faint smell of smoke...

Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 2-2025 Graduates 66 Cadets

By | Dec. 22, 2025

The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South program, located in Montgomery, West Virginia, graduated 66 cadets as a part of Class 2-2025/65 on December 19, 2025, at the Fayette County Soldiers and...

Governor Morrisey Requests Purple Hearts for Guard Members Killed, Injured in D.C. Attack

By | Dec. 19, 2025

Governor Patrick Morrisey formally announced that the State of West Virginia has requested the posthumous award of the Purple Heart for U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and the same honor for Air Force Staff Sergeant...

West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – North Class 2-2025 Graduates 65 Cadets

By Edwin Wriston | Dec. 17, 2025

The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – North program graduated 65 cadets as a part of Class 65/2-2025 on Dec. 12, 2025 at Camp Dawson, West Virginia...