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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
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Key leaders gather for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise showcase, reinforcing value of West Virginia’s unique training platform
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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 As a result, certain posts, pages and content has been archived and removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance.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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A portrait of Tech. Sgt. Allison Campbell, a Paralegal assigned the 130th Airlift Wing (AW) Legal Office. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Amn. Caleb Vance)
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A Soldier of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band uses a high-powered blower to clear debris and establish a fire line during basic wildland fire suppression training, conducted by the West Virginia Division of Forestry in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oct. 3, 2019. The training covered basic wildland fire fighting techniques including understanding fire behavior, suppression tactics and techniques, crew organization, communications, and crew safety and awareness, with the goal of providing WNVG Soldiers the basic skills and experience to operate on a fire line side-by-side with experienced Division of Forestry personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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A soldier of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band sprays a defensive fire break barrier mixture from a backpack unit during basic wildland fire suppression training, conducted by the West Virginia Division of Forestry in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oct. 3, 2019. The training covered basic wildland fire fighting techniques including understanding fire behavior, suppression tactics and techniques, crew organization, communications, and crew safety and awareness, with the goal of providing WNVG Soldiers the basic skills and experience to operate on a fire line side-by-side with experienced Division of Forestry personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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Members of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band participate in basic wildland fire suppression training, conducted by the West Virginia Division of Forestry in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oct. 3, 2019. The training covered basic wildland fire fighting techniques including understanding fire behavior, suppression tactics and techniques, crew organization, communications, and crew safety and awareness, with the goal of providing WNVG Soldiers the basic skills and experience to operate on a fire line side-by-side with experienced Division of Forestry personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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Soldiers of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band work to remove debris from a fire line during basic wildland fire suppression training, conducted by the West Virginia Division of Forestry in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oct. 3, 2019. The training covered basic wildland fire fighting techniques including understanding fire behavior, suppression tactics and techniques, crew organization, communications, and crew safety and awareness, with the goal of providing WNVG Soldiers the basic skills and experience to operate on a fire line side-by-side with experienced Division of Forestry personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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Members of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band participate in basic wildland fire suppression training, conducted by the West Virginia Division of Forestry in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oct. 3, 2019. The training covered basic wildland fire fighting techniques including understanding fire behavior, suppression tactics and techniques, crew organization, communications, and crew safety and awareness, with the goal of providing WNVG Soldiers the basic skills and experience to operate on a fire line side-by-side with experienced Division of Forestry personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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Members of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band participate in basic wildland fire suppression training, conducted by the West Virginia Division of Forestry in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oct. 3, 2019. The training covered basic wildland fire fighting techniques including understanding fire behavior, suppression tactics and techniques, crew organization, communications, and crew safety and awareness, with the goal of providing WNVG Soldiers the basic skills and experience to operate on a fire line side-by-side with experienced Division of Forestry personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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Two Soldiers of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band clear debris from a fireline during basic wildland fire suppression training, conducted by the West Virginia Division of Forestry in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oct. 3, 2019. The training covered basic wildland fire fighting techniques including understanding fire behavior, suppression tactics and techniques, crew organization, communications, and crew safety and awareness, with the goal of providing WNVG Soldiers the basic skills and experience to operate on a fire line side-by-side with experienced Division of Forestry personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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Members of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band participate in basic wildland fire suppression training, conducted by the West Virginia Division of Forestry in Morgantown, West Virginia, Oct. 3, 2019. The training covered basic wildland fire fighting techniques including understanding fire behavior, suppression tactics and techniques, crew organization, communications, and crew safety and awareness, with the goal of providing WNVG Soldiers the basic skills and experience to operate on a fire line side-by-side with experienced Division of Forestry personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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WVNG Soldier Spotlight - September 2019

West Virginia National Guard pilot Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jack Brink is September's Soldier Spotlight. Brinks is a C-12/C-26 Standardization Instructor Pilot at the Fixed Wing Army Aviation Training Site (FWAATS) in Bridgeport, W.Va.
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W.Va. Guard hosts Gold Star weekend for families of fallen service members

A West Virginia National Guard Solider watches as a participant of the Gold Star Families retreat takes part in an archery event Sept. 28, 2019, at Camp Dawson, W.Va. The Gold Star Families retreat is hosted each year by the WVNG to honor the service and sacrifice of Gold Star Families - those who have lost a family member in military service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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Members of the West Virginia and New Jersey Army National Guard pose for a photo with representatives of the Qatari Emiri Land Forces (QELF) at the conclusion of a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) subject matter expert exchange Sept. 12, 2019. The weeklong event, a part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, provided an opportunity to share knowledge and best practices on TCCC with the QELF to better enhance their performance and understanding of basic lifesaving techniques. (Courtesy Photo)
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West Virginia National Guard Staff Sgt. Christal Miller (center) teaches members of the Qatari Emiri Land Forces (QELF) practical applications of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) during a subject matter expert exchange held Sept. 8 -12, 2019, at the Qatar Emiri Land Force Artillery School in Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar. The weeklong event, a part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, provided an opportunity to share knowledge and best practices on TCCC with the QELF to better enhance their performance and understanding of basic lifesaving techniques. (Courtesy Photo)
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A New Jersey Army National Guard Soldier discusses a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) scenario with members of the Qatari Emiri Land Forces (QELF) during a subject matter expert exchange held Sept. 8 -12, 2019, at the Qatar Emiri Land Force Artillery School in Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar. The weeklong event, a part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, provided an opportunity to share knowledge and best practices on TCCC with the QELF to better enhance their performance and understanding of basic lifesaving techniques. (Courtesy Photo)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. C.J. Adams, a flight nurse assigned to the 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, performs a medical equipment function check prior to mobilizing in support of Hurricane Dorian relief, Sept. 5, 2019, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia. The West Virginia Air National Guard will be providing a crew of six aeromedical evacuation technicians and flight nurses to assist with hurricane response efforts in affected areas throughout the United States and in the Bahamas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. De-Juan Haley)
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Members of the 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron perform medical equipment function checks prior to deploying in support of Hurricane Dorian relief, Sept. 5, 2019, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia. The West Virginia Air National Guard will be providing a crew of six aeromedical evacuation technicians and flight nurses to assist with hurricane response efforts in affected areas throughout the United States and in the Bahamas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. De-Juan Haley)
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Crew members from the West Virginia National Guard's Company C., 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, located in Williamstown, W.Va., prepare to deploy to South Carolina in support of Hurricane Dorian response and recovery operations Sept. 4, 2019. Eight Soldiers from the aeromedical evacuation crew will be on standby for a week to provide assistance as needed. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin Wriston)
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Crew members from the West Virginia National Guard's Company C., 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, located in Williamstown, W.Va., prepare to deploy to South Carolina in support of Hurricane Dorian response and recovery operations Sept. 4, 2019. Eight Soldiers from the aeromedical evacuation crew will be on standby for a week to provide assistance as needed. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin Wriston)
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Crew members from the West Virginia National Guard's Company C., 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, located in Williamstown, W.Va., prepare to deploy to South Carolina in support of Hurricane Dorian response and recovery operations Sept. 4, 2019. Eight Soldiers from the aeromedical evacuation crew will be on standby for a week to provide assistance as needed. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin Wriston)
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Crew members from the West Virginia National Guard's Company C., 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, located in Williamstown, W.Va., prepare to deploy to South Carolina in support of Hurricane Dorian response and recovery operations Sept. 4, 2019. Eight Soldiers from the aeromedical evacuation crew will be on standby for a week to provide assistance as needed. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin Wriston)
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WVNG Best Warrior Competition 2024 Video
153rd Public Affairs Detachment
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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