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

W.Va. Guard flood response update for June 19th
June 19, 2025 — Closing out the day on June 19, 2025, the West Virginia National Guard has upwards of 170 Soldiers,... MORE

photos of the adjutant general in uniform talking at a press conference with the governor, visiting people, sitting around a conference table.

W.Va. Guard deploys troops in aftermath of deadly flooding
June 17, 2025 — Following severe flash flooding in West Virginia’s Ohio and Marion counties that began late in the day on June 14, 2025, Soldiers and Airmen with the West Virginia National Guard have been mobilized at the direction of Governor Patrick Morrisey, resulting in troops and equipment on ground as early as June 16th... MORE

the adjutant general visiting soldiers conducting flood cleanup. everything covered in mud, soldiers in camo uniforms and safety vests.

Deployed and documenting: West Virginia’s 153rd PAD supports multinational mission in Kosovo
June 10, 2025 — Four Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 153rd Public Affairs Detachment are currently deployed to Kosovo in support of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission. The unit has documented more than 200 missions, capturing the efforts of multinational forces through photos, videos and written stories that showcase patrols, training exercises and readiness activities. The 153rd PAD’s work has included coverage of high-level command visits, coordination with Kosovo Police and Security Forces, and public affairs support during a suspected terrorist attack in northern Kosovo. Their imagery was the first to be released by NATO following the event. The team has also documented U.S. and Ukrainian EOD training and multinational weapons qualifications... MORE

Locked Shields 2025: W.Va. Guard hosts NATO’s largest live-fire cyber resilience exercise
May 23, 2025 — The West Virginia National Guard hosted Locked Shields 2025, NATO’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise, drawing more than 90 participants from the U.S. military, allied nations, federal agencies, and major tech companies. Set against a simulated invasion scenario, teams faced nearly 10,000 cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure. West Virginia National Guard played a central role in planning and execution, highlighting its growing presence in national cybersecurity efforts and strengthening partnerships through hands-on collaboration and legal interoperability... MORE

W.Va. Guard Family Programs earns first-time “GO” on national certification
May 22, 2025 — This month the West Virginia National Guard Office of Family Programs underwent rigorous Army and Air Force Accreditation which, once achieved, certifies programs in accordance with the standards set by the National Guard Bureau for Family Readiness Programs across the nation for the next four years... MORE

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W.Va. Chaplain Corps strengthens unity and readiness during annual sustainment training
April 21, 2025 — The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5, 2025, at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration and strategic planning... MORE

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Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey presided over a formal Assumption of Command ceremony for Maj. Gen. James “Jim” Seward as he assumed the role and responsibilities of The Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard at McLaughlin Air National Guard base in Charleston, West Virginia, Apr. 2, 2025. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER 25)

Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER 25)

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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight March 2025

167th AW defender completes U.S. Army sniper course

Wright assumes command of the 167th Operations Group

Wright assumes command of the 167th Operations Group

Wright assumes command of the 167th Operations Group

W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

W.Va. Guard team utilizes drone technology to increase port security

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