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

group photos of Family Program staff and volunteers at various events

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

Crucial battle against hidden threats to U.S. infrastructure being fought by West Virginia Guard’s AITEC
April 21, 2025 — The West Virginia National Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center Critical Infrastructure Protection Battalion stepped into the national spotlight by hosting its first-ever Critical Infrastructure Protection Workshop, April 8-9, 2025, at Camp Dawson, in Kingwood, West Virginia. The event brought together representatives from over 37 states and territories, numerous federal agencies, and all levels of the Department of Defense to address the escalating threats facing essential U.S. public utilities, resources, and cybersecurity systems our country now faces... MORE

Key leaders gather for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise showcase, reinforcing value of West Virginia’s unique training platform
April 18, 2025 — The West Virginia National Guard, in partnership with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center, hosted distinguished visitors during the Ridge Runner/Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise (IWX) at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Participants were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threats and scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W.Va. Guard
April 3, 2025 — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey presided over a formal Assumption of Command ceremony for Maj. Gen. James “Jim” Seward as he undertook 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... MORE

Updates to West Virginia National Guard Social Media and Website Content
April 3, 2025 — In alignment with Department of Defense Instruction 5400.17 and recent executive orders issued by the president, the National Guard Bureau and West Virginia National Guard has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DOD policies and priorities... MORE

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.

West Virginia National Guard reflects on flood response efforts
March 28, 2025 — Following devastating flooding across numerous counties in the southern part of West Virginia, Soldiers and Airmen with the West Virginia National Guard were activated by Gov. Patrick Morrisey alongside his state of emergency proclamation made on Feb. 15, 2025... MORE

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167th Airlift Wing members participate in Green Flag Little Rock exercise

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army personnel upload a 167th C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with a modified M113 armored personnel carrier during exercise Green Flag Little Rock 22-03 at Alexandria International Airport, Louisiana, Jan. 10, 2022. GFLR 22-03 focused on three joint-accredited items: combat airlift; survival, evasion, resistance and escape; and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Sencindiver)

167th Airlift Wing members participate in Green Flag Little Rock exercise

West Virginia Soldiers serve their community hospitals

West Virginia Soldiers serve their community hospitals

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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight January 2022

Ops Adopts program spreads holiday cheer to local children

West Virginia National Guard training for hospital missions

West Virginia National Guard training for hospital missions

West Virginia National Guard training for hospital missions

West Virginia National Guard training for hospital missions

Remembering Ret. CMSgt. Dan Chandler

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Airman's lifestyle changes opened door to military service

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight December 2021

DAF COVID-19 Statistics - Dec. 7, 2021

DAF COVID-19 Statistics - Dec. 7, 2021

Military service a legacy for Hammack family

W.Va. Air National Guard Airman Uses Language Skills to Benefit SPP and Local Court Systems

Rocket Reflection

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