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August 25, 2025
Maj. Gen. James Seward, the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, administered the oath of responsibility to Col. Steven Niewiarowski as the new WVNG State Inspector General during a ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters on August 19, 2025.
W. Va. Guard to Support President Trump’s Initiative to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful
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New partnership between West Virginia University and Gabon’s premier scientific research institute
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Patriot Pop-Up’ Opens at Capitol Market, Showcasing Veteran Entrepreneurs
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Charlie West Airmen Demonstrate Deployment Readiness during Certification Exercise
July 19, 2025
West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Earns National Recognition for FY2024
July 14, 2025
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First maritime infrastructure training of its kind supported by W.Va. National Guard
July 1, 2025
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130th Airlift Wing Soars in Remote Ops Exercise, Mastering Agile Combat Skills
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Capt. Emmett Schneider, company commander for the 620th Signal Company, performs a salute during a color casing ceremony held Aug. 5, 2018, at the Hershel “Woody” Williams Armed Forces Reserve Center in Fairmont, West Virginia. The color casing ceremony marked the company’s deactivation after nine years of providing enhanced Warfighter Information Network-Tactical capabilities to missions around the state and the world. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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Military Police Investigator Joshua Higgins, 156th Military Police Law and Order Detachment, West Virginia Army National Guard, performs vehicle registration and driver's documentation as part of a random anti-terrorism measures on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 28, 2018. Members of the 156th Military Police Law and Order Det. are deployed to both Bagram and Kandahar Airfields where they perform law and order operations for both installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eugene Crist)
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Military Police Investigator Joshua Higgins, 156th Military Police Law and Order Detachment, West Virginia Army National Guard, performs random anti-terrorism measure by checking culverts for tampering on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 28, 2018. Members of the 156th Military Police Law and Order Det. are deployed to both Bagram and Kandahar Airfields where they perform law and order operations for both installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eugene Crist)
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Military Police Investigator Joshua Higgins, 156th Military Police Law and Order Detachment, West Virginia Army National Guard, monitors the speed of traffic on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 28, 2018. Members of the 156th Military Police Law and Order Det. are deployed to both Bagram and Kandahar Airfields where they perform law and order operations for both installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eugene Crist)
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Military Police Investigator Joshua Higgins, 156th Military Police Law and Order Detachment, West Virginia Army National Guard, performs random anti-terrorism measure by checking culverts for tampering on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 28, 2018. Members of the 156th Military Police Law and Order Det. are deployed to both Bagram and Kandahar Airfields where they perform law and order operations for both installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eugene Crist)
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West Virginia National Guard raises recycling 2,000 percent through one Guardsman’s efforts

West Virginia Army National Guard 1st Lt. Darin Cook poses at the WVARNG recycling facility located in Poca, West Virginia. Cook serves as the recycling and integrated solid waste manager for the organization. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Brianna Lawrence)
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Brig. Gen. Richard Kim, Deputy Commanding General of Operations, United States Army North (ARNORTH), fires a pistol at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve shooting range in Fayette County, West Virginia, July 18, 2018. Kim took part in the World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) tabletop exercise (TTX) at the Glen Jean Armory in Glen Jean, West Virginia July 17 and 18 to plan for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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Ken Lepori of the United States Army North (ARNORTH) World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) planning team, addresses attendees of a  tabletop exercise (TTX) July 17, 2018, at the Glen Jean Armory in Glen Jean, West Virginia. The TTX participants discussed situations surrounding the 24th WSJ which will be held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in Fayette County, W.Va., July 22 – Aug. 2, 2019. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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Brig. Gen. Richard Kim, Deputy Commanding General of Operations, United States Army North (ARNORTH), thanks one of four Soldiers with the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) planning team July 18, 2018, at the Glen Jean Armory in Glen Jean, West Virginia. The Soldiers were instrumental in facilitating a two-day table top exercise to discuss the 2019 WSJ being held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in Fayette County, West Virginia next year. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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Sgt. Zac Hartley, a horizontal construction engineer in the West Virginia Army National Guard, assigned to 812th Engineer Company, 1092nd Engineer Battalion, 111th Engineer Brigade based out of Eleanor, West Virginia, operates a front end loader to place gravel at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, during Resolute Castle, July 12, 2018. Resolute Castle is a multinational training exercise for NATO and U.S. Army engineers, which supports Atlantic Resolve by promoting interoperability. Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of the United States’ commitment to the collective security of Europe through the deployment of rotational U.S. forces in cooperation with NATO ally and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dustin Biven / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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Pfc. Travis Kearns, a signal support system specialist in the West Virginia Army National Guard, assigned to 812th Engineer Company, 1092nd Engineer Battalion, 111th Engineer Brigade, based out of Eleanor, West Virginia, uses a rake to level out the recently placed gravel while at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, during Resolute Castle, July 12, 2018. Resolute Castle is a multinational training exercise for NATO and U.S. Army engineers, which supports Atlantic Resolve by promoting interoperability. Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of the United States’ commitment to the collective security of Europe through the deployment of rotational U.S. forces in cooperation with NATO ally and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dustin Biven / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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Sgt. Zac Hartley, a horizontal construction engineer in the West Virginia Army National Guard, assigned to 812th Engineer Company, 1092nd Engineer Battalion, 111th Engineer Brigade based out of Eleanor, West Virginia, operates a front-end loader to place gravel at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, during Resolute Castle, July 12, 2018. Resolute Castle is a multinational training exercise for NATO and U.S. Army engineers, which supports Atlantic Resolve by promoting interoperability. Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of the United States’ commitment to the collective security of Europe through the deployment of rotational U.S. forces in cooperation with NATO ally and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dustin Biven / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Conley, West Virginia National Guard Youth Camp Director, is presented with a banner in honor of all his hard work throughout the years in support of the West Virginia National Guard Youth Programs that certifies the West Virginia Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer's decision to rename the West Virginia National Guard Kids Kamp to Camp Conley. The camp started in 1991 and gives children of service members a chance to experience some of the aspects of military life that their parents or family members endure during deployments. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Hough)
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The 249th Band joined the Peruvian Armed Forces (PAF) “Mariscal Nieto” Cavalry Regiment to participate in the changing of the guard at Peru’s Presidential Palace on July 3, 2018, as the first foreign band to take part in the ceremonial event. The same day, the band showcased their talents at the official Independence Day celebration at the United States Department of State Chief of Mission Residence in Lima. The tour was also a celebration of the 21-year relationship between the WVNG and PAF through the State Partnership Program (SPP). (courtesy photo)
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The 249th Band joined the Peruvian Armed Forces (PAF) “Mariscal Nieto” Cavalry Regiment to participate in the changing of the guard at Peru’s Presidential Palace on July 3, 2018, as the first foreign band to take part in the ceremonial event. The same day, the band showcased their talents at the official Independence Day celebration at the United States Department of State Chief of Mission Residence in Lima. The tour was also a celebration of the 21-year relationship between the WVNG and PAF through the State Partnership Program (SPP). (courtesy photo)
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The 249th Band joined the Peruvian Armed Forces (PAF) “Mariscal Nieto” Cavalry Regiment to participate in the changing of the guard at Peru’s Presidential Palace on July 3, 2018, as the first foreign band to take part in the ceremonial event. The same day, the band showcased their talents at the official Independence Day celebration at the United States Department of State Chief of Mission Residence in Lima. The tour was also a celebration of the 21-year relationship between the WVNG and PAF through the State Partnership Program (SPP). (courtesy photo)
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A West Virginia Swift Water Team member attempts to rescue a mock victim from the Cheat River during Swift Water Rescue training held June 11, 2018 near Camp Dawson, W.Va. The WVSWRT was developed after the devastating floods of 2016 that impacted all 55 counties of the state of West Virginia to assist citizens in a time of need. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Vance)
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Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, discusses the economic impact of the WVNG during a plane naming ceremony held July 6, 2018 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia. The 130th AW unveiled a C-130H with the name “Pride of West Virginia” during the ceremony and Gov. Jim Justice thanked Guardsmen and women for their service to West Virginia and the nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Holli Nelson)
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Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, discusses the economic impact of the WVNG during a plane naming ceremony held July 6, 2018 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia. The 130th AW unveiled a C-130H with the name “Pride of West Virginia” during the ceremony and Gov. Jim Justice thanked Guardsmen and women for their service to West Virginia and the nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Holli Nelson)
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Official photo of Command Chief Master Sgt. James Dixon

Official photo of Command Chief Master Sgt. James Dixon.
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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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