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Crucial battle against hidden threats to U.S. infrastructure being fought by West Virginia Guard’s AITEC
April 21, 2025
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Key leaders gather for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise showcase, reinforcing value of West Virginia’s unique training platform
April 18, 2025
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Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W.Va. Guard
April 3, 2025
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Updates to West Virginia National Guard Social Media and Website Content
April 3, 2025
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 As a result, certain posts, pages and content has been archived and removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance.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
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West Virginia National Guard joins international forces for cyber defense training in Qatar
March 25, 2025
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130th Airlift Wing provides support for Florida Air Guard Firefighters
March 20, 2025
Firefighters from the Florida Air National Guard and the West Virginia Air National Guard trained on an aircraft fire simulator at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, Feb. 23, 2025, during combined emergency response training. The training focused on aircraft and structural firefighting, emergency response tactics and mobility readiness.
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167th AW Airman Spotlight November 2020

Tech. Sgt. Sophia Burnham is an airfield management specialist for the 167th Operations Support Squadron and the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for November 2020.
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Helmick Named WVNG Soldier Spotlight for November 2020

Sgt. Kevin M. Helmick II, the Military Police Investigations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) with the West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG’s) 156th Military Police Detachment, poses for a photo with his civilian career K9 partner, Riso. Helmick, who serves as a K9 Handler and a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for the Moorefield Police Department when not in military uniform, was selected as the WVNG’s Soldier Spotlight for November 2020. (Courtesy photo provided)
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Helmick Named WVNG Soldier Spotlight for November 2020

Sgt. Kevin M. Helmick II, the Military Police Investigations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) with the West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG’s) 156th Military Police Detachment, poses for a photo during a 2018 deployment to Afghanistan. Helmick, who serves as a K9 Handler and a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for the Moorefield Police Department when not in military uniform, was selected as the WVNG’s Soldier Spotlight for November 2020. (Courtesy photo provided)
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Command Sgt. Maj. James D. “Dusty” Jones poses with his family following a change of responsibility ceremony held Feb. 5, 2019. Jones has been selected as the Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) for the West Virginia National Guard, effective Nov. 5, 2020. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Bo Wriston)
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West Virginia Army National Guard (WVNG) State Command Sgt. Maj. James Jones (right) catches up with a 1-150th Cavalry (CAV) Regiment (REG) Soldier while out in the field at the National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, CA during Operation Hickory Sting July 10, 2019. The WVNG's 1-150th CAV REG will deploy in the fall as part of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Brianna Lawrence)
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Gov. Justice, W.Va. Guard celebrate Cantrell retirement after 32

Candid portrait of West Virginia National Guard’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Cantrell and his wife, Sherry. Cantrell is retiring after a 32-year career in the United States Army and West Virginia National Guard where his dedication to service and professionalism provided a powerful and significant example to emulate for the enlisted ranks of the WVNG. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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Gov. Justice, W.Va. Guard celebrate Cantrell retirement after 32

Candid portrait of West Virginia National Guard’s Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Cantrell. Cantrell is retiring after a 32-year career in the United States Army and West Virginia National Guard where his dedication to service and professionalism provided a powerful and significant example to emulate for the enlisted ranks of the WVNG. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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157th Military Police company returns from nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay

More than 160 members of the 157th Military Police Company, 771st Troop Command Battalion, returned to Martinsburg, West Virginia, Oct. 24, 2020, from a nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While deployed, they provided support for Joint Task Force – Guantanamo in its safe, legal and humane detention mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver)
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157th Military Police company returns from nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay

More than 160 members of the 157th Military Police Company, 771st Troop Command Battalion, returned to Martinsburg, West Virginia, Oct. 24, 2020, from a nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While deployed, they provided support for Joint Task Force – Guantanamo in its safe, legal and humane detention mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver)
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157th Military Police company returns from nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay

More than 160 members of the 157th Military Police Company, 771st Troop Command Battalion, returned to Martinsburg, West Virginia, Oct. 24, 2020, from a nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While deployed, they provided support for Joint Task Force – Guantanamo in its safe, legal and humane detention mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver)
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157th Military Police company returns from nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay

More than 160 members of the 157th Military Police Company, 771st Troop Command Battalion, returned to Martinsburg, West Virginia, Oct. 24, 2020, from a nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While deployed, they provided support for Joint Task Force – Guantanamo in its safe, legal and humane detention mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver)
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Specialist Nathan Nelson, a member of the West Virginia National Guard’s Task Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (CRE) (TF-CRE), registers an individual for a COVID-19 nasal swab test, West Virginia University Student Recreation Center, 30 Sept., 2020. TF-CRE members have assisted on COVID-19 testing lines with state health departments since March. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver)
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W.Va. Guard's Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy South Employees Look Forward to Helping Inspire Cadets

Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy Mother Trisha Miller poses with her son, Alexander, and his siblings. Miller was so impressed with the experience her son is having in the MCA program, that she has become an employee at the newly opened Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy - South located in Montgomery, West Virginia. (Courtesy Photo)
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W.Va. Guard's Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy South Employees Look Forward to Helping Inspire Cadets

Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy cadet Alexander Miller salutes the camera. Miller's Mother, Trisha, was so impressed with the experience her son is having in the MCA program, that she has become an employee at the newly opened Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy - South located in Montgomery, West Virginia. (Courtesy Photo)
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W.Va. Guard's Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy South Employees Look Forward to Helping Inspire Cadets

Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy cadet Davey Hayes poses with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin during MCA graduation ceremonies. Hayes has taken on a new role as Group Leader at the newly opened Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy - South located in Montgomery, West Virginia, and hopes to use his personal experience with the program to help new cadets prosper in the program. (Courtesy Photo)
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W.Va. Guard October 2020 Soldier Spotlight

Sgt. 1st Class Laurie Janet Churchill Wentworth, Flight Operations NCOIC with Detachment 1, Company B, 1-224th Security and Support Aviation Battalion, selected as the West Virginia National Guard's Soldier Spotlight for October, 2020. (Courtesy photo)
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167th Airmen provide COVID-19 testing and other support

Master Sgt. Matthew Stickley, Maj. Lori Wyatt, Master Sgt. Jordan Killebrew, and 1st Lt. Hannah Staubs prepare COVID-19 nasal swab testing kits at the West Virginia University Student Recreation Center, Morgantown, W. Va., Sept. 30, 2020. The Airmen are assigned to West Virginia National Guard’s task force medical team which has been assisting county health departments throughout the state during the pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Sencindiver)
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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight October 2020

Maj. Lori Wyatt is the assistant chief nurse for the 167th Medical Group and the 167th Airlift Wing’s Airman Spotlight for October 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight October 2020

Maj. Lori Wyatt, 167th Medical Group assistant chief nurse, provides COVID-19 testing. Wyatt has been supporting community testing events throughout the pandemic and is the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for the month of October 2020.
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167th Airmen provide COVID-19 testing and other support

167th Medical Group Airmen assist with COVID-19 nasal swab testing for the local community at the West Virginia University Student Recreation Center, Morgantown, W Va., Sept. 30, 2020. The Airmen are assigned to West Virginia National Guard’s task force medical team which has been assisting county health departments throughout the state during the pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Sencindiver)
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Soldiers and Airmen from the West Virginia and District of Columbia National Guard compete in the West Virginia National Guard Best Warrior Competition held April 19-21, 2024, at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia. Best Warrior is an annual event where participants compete in a series of warrior training tasks including weapons proficiency on the M4 rifle, 9mm pistol, land navigation, physical fitness, combat first aid, tactical movements, communications, and professional development activities. Photos by 153rd Public Affairs Det., WVARNG
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