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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
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Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W.Va. Guard
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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 As a result, certain posts, pages and content has been archived and removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance.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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Members of the West Virginia Air National Guard's 130th and 167th Airlift Wing discuss current operations planning and procedures with representatives of the Qatari Emiri Air Force Aug. 17., 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The subject matter expert exchange was the second WVANG-QEAF partnership meeting to be held since the announcement of the new partnership in May 2018, which marked the second partner nation for the WVNG and the sixth SPP country in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for the National Guard. (Courtesy photo)
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Members of the West Virginia Air National Guard's 130th and 167th Airlift Wing discuss current operations planning and procedures with representatives of the Qatari Emiri Air Force Aug. 17., 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The subject matter expert exchange was the second WVANG-QEAF partnership meeting to be held since the announcement of the new partnership in May 2018, which marked the second partner nation for the WVNG and the sixth SPP country in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for the National Guard. (Courtesy photo)
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CW5 Daniel Hutchins

Command photo of CW5 Daniel Hutchins. (Courtesy photo)
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West Virginia National Guard AITEC commander promoted

Commander of the West Virginia National Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center (AITEC) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Battalion, Gina Nichols, was promoted to lieutenant colonel at Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, W.Va., Aug. 27, 2019. In attendance were (from left to right) Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, Nichols, Lt. Col. James Bowen, Command Sgt. Maj. James Jones and Brig. Gen. Russell Crane.
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West Virginia National Guard AITEC commander promoted

Commander of the West Virginia National Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center (AITEC) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Battalion, Gina Nichols, was promoted to lieutenant colonel at Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia, Aug. 27, 2019.
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West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia

Homeowner Herman James of London, W.Va., thanks West Virginia National Guard Sgt. Taylor Gales, who is working with the RISE program, on Aug. 23, 2019. Herman and Kay James received keys to their now mobile home, the 59th completed by RISE WV since the 2016 floods, while members of the Guard, West Virginia VOAD and Thompson Construction were in attendance.
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West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia

Kay and Herman James of Liberty, W.Va., accept the keys to their new mobile home from Brad Holmes of Thompson Construction on Aug. 23, 2019. The James' home is the 59th to be completed under the RISE WV program for those who lost homes in the state's 2016 flooding.
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West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia

Herman James of Liberty, W.Va.,thanks caseworker Cory Clay with West Virginia VOAD on Aug. 23, 2019. Herman and Kay, also pictured, own the 59th home to be completed under the RISE WV program for those who lost homes in the state's 2016 flooding.
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West Virginia Adjutant General’s update on RISE West Virginia

Kay and Herman James of Liberty, W.Va., accept the keys to their new mobile home from Brad Holmes of Thompson Construction on Aug. 23, 2019. The James' home is the 59th to be completed under the RISE WV program for those who lost homes in the state's 2016 flooding.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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State’s top warrant officer is promoted

West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) State Command Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Hutchins was promoted to Warrant Officer 5 Aug. 19, 2019, at the Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia.
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190816-Z-FC129-003

Soldiers and families of the 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment listen to guest speakers during a yellow ribbon deployment event held Aug. 16, 2019, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va. More than 500 Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment; 1st Battalion, 201st Field Artillery Regiment; and D. Company, 230 Brigade Support Battalion, will join the North Carolina National Guard’s 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) for a deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield in the coming months. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Bo Wriston)
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Maj. Gen. Gregory Lusk, Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard, speaks to a crowd of Soldiers and families of the 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment during a yellow ribbon deployment event held Aug. 16, 2019, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va. More than 500 Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment; 1st Battalion, 201st Field Artillery Regiment; and D. Company, 230 Brigade Support Battalion, will join the North Carolina National Guard’s 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) for a deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield in the coming months. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Bo 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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