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W.Va. Chaplain Corps strengthens unity and readiness during annual sustainment training
April 21, 2025
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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 As a result, certain posts, pages and content has been archived and removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance.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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Capt. Allen Paul Jordan, the West Virginia National Guard’s State Partnership Program – Qatar bilateral affairs officer, poses for a photo with Qatari Brig. Gen. Sultan Mohammed Sultan Al Shawani, multilingual school commander, following his graduation. Allen took part in a 3-week basic Arabic course offered at the Qatar Armed Forces Language Institute in Al Sheehaniya, Qatar.
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W.Va. Guard's September Soldier Spotlight

Private 1st Class Devun Thomas Williams Castro, a carpentry/masonry specialist with the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 115th Engineer Company, has been selected as the WVNG's September Soldier Spotlight. A graduate of Brooke County High School in Wellsburg, West Virginia, Williams Castro has over 18 months of service in uniform established himself as a driven and engaged Soldier with a long-term goal of becoming a Green Beret. (Courtesy photo)
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W.Va. Guard's September Soldier Spotlight

Private 1st Class Devun Thomas Williams Castro, a carpentry/masonry specialist with the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 115th Engineer Company, has been selected as the WVNG's September Soldier Spotlight. A graduate of Brooke County High School in Wellsburg, West Virginia, Williams Castro has over 18 months of service in uniform established himself as a driven and engaged Soldier with a long-term goal of becoming a Green Beret. (Courtesy photo)
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W.Va. Guard participates in cybersecurity tabletop exercise

West Virginia National Guard members Sgt 1st Class Timmy Thompson and 2nd Lt. David Parsons of the WVNG's Defensive Cyber Operations Element, pose for a photo with Mr. Joshua Spence, Chief Technology Officer for the State of West Virginia, and Ms. Danielle Cox, Vhief Information Security Officer, West Virginia Office of Technology during a cybersecurity tabletop exercise held in Charleston, West Virginia, August 31, 2020. The 4-day exercise was being held to address cybersecurity threats and respond to attacks to statewide infrastructure within West Virginia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin Wriston)
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Sallie Pat Tackett

MG Allen Tackett (RET) and Sallie Pat Tackett, date unknown. Sallie Pat passed away Aug. 21, 2020.
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Sallie Pat Tackett

MG Allen Tackett (RET) and Sallie Pat Tackett, date unknown. Sallie Pat passed away Aug. 21, 2020.
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Sallie Pat Tackett

Former West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General, MG Allen Tackett (RET), and Sallie Pat Tackett, date unknown. Sallie Pat passed away Aug. 21, 2020.
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Chaplain receives Martin of Tours award

West Virginia Army National Guard Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Allen holds his U.S. Army Order of St. Martin of Tours Chaplaincy Award Aug. 5, 2020. Allen was given this award for his service as Installation Directorate Training chaplain at Fort Eustis, Virginia, from August 2019 to May 2020. (Courtesy photo)
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W.Va. Guard Supports COVID-19 Testing

Members of the West Virginia National Guard assigned to Task Force Medical and Task Force CRE assist local officials in Logan County, West Virginia to conduct public testing for COVID-19, August 02, 2020. Eight members of the WVNG augmented the Logan County Health Department and Logan County Emergency Ambulance Authority with drive-up testing for more than 200 residents of Logan County, West Virginia after a recent increase in local cases of the pandemic virus. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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W.Va. guard assist with COVID-19 Hotline

Senior Airman Brooke Tyler, 130th Airlift Wing, West Virginia National Guard (WVNG), assists state partner agencies by manning phone lines at the West Virginia Poison Center, part of the statewide Coronavirus 2019/COVID-19 response efforts, March 19, 2020, in Charleston, West Virginia. The members are answering questions and inquiries from concerned citizens on a hotline established as part of an interagency whole-of-government approach in response to the ongoing pandemic. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Edwin L. Wriston)
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WVNG experts provide PPE safety training for regional first resp

Members of the West Virginia National Guard's (WVNG) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Battalion, 35th Civil Support Team (CST) and the 35th CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) provide hands-on personal protective equipment (PPE) instruction to members of first responder agencies from Kentucky and West Virginia, March 16, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. The just-in-time training was conducted in order to educate first responders on how to minimize cross-contamination through the proper wear of, “donning” and the procedures for “doffing” PPE. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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Attention to detail

Senior Airman Teddy Michon, a public affairs specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing and owner/operates of Drexel Detailing LLC, says the skills and training he’s received in the military has helped him be a better person and a better business owner. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Steven Sechler)
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Memorial service held for Lt. Col. Chris Nasser

Staff Sgt. Kayla Hoffmaster, 167th Airlift Wing honor guard member, presents an American flag to Mrs. Donna Nasser during the memorial service for Lt. Col. Chris Nasser held at the 167th Airlift Wing, Aug. 2. Nasser wife Donna, and son Colin, were presented with Lt. Col. Nasser’s Meritorious Service Medal, West Virginia Legion of Merit and a shadowbox representing his 30 year military career. (U.S> Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
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Toms takes command of 167th Security Forces Squadron

Capt. Rod Toms, right, accepts the 167th Security Forces Squadron guidon, from Col. Bill Annie, 167th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing, Aug. 1, 2020. Lt. Col. Tim Rice relinquished command of the squadron to Toms during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
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167 AW COVID swab team services wing, community, state

167th Medical Group personnel conduct a COVID-19 swab test for an Airman over the August unit training assembly. All base personnel are to be tested for the coronavirus by the end of September. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Sechler)
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Attention to detail

Senior Airman Teddy Michon, a public affairs specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing and owner/operates of Drexel Detailing LLC, says the skills and training he’s received in the military has helped him be a better person and a better business owner. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Steven Sechler)
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Attention to detail

Senior Airman Teddy Michon, a public affairs specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing and owner/operates of Drexel Detailing LLC, says the skills and training he’s received in the military has helped him be a better person and a better business owner. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Steven Sechler)
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Attention to detail

Senior Airman Teddy Michon, a public affairs specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing and owner/operates of Drexel Detailing LLC, says the skills and training he’s received in the military has helped him be a better person and a better business owner. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Steven Sechler)
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Attention to detail

Senior Airman Teddy Michon, a public affairs specialist for the 167th Airlift Wing and owner/operates of Drexel Detailing LLC, says the skills and training he’s received in the military has helped him be a better person and a better business owner. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Steven Sechler)
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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight August 2020

Master Sgt. Jesseca Shipe, a maintenance support supply technician for the 167th Logistics Readiness Squadron, sews cloth face coverings in support of the West Virginia National Guards COVID-19 response efforts at the 167th Airlift Wing, April 20, 2020. Shipe is the 167th AW Airman Spotlight for August 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
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WVNG Best Warrior Competition 2024 Video
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March 19, 2024 | 4:11
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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