Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W.Va. Guard
April 3, 2025 — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey presided over a formal Assumption of Command ceremony for Maj. Gen. James “Jim” Seward as he undertook the role and responsibilities of The Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard at McLaughlin Air National Guard base in Charleston, West Virginia, Apr. 2, 2025... MORE

Updates to West Virginia National Guard Social Media and Website Content
April 3, 2025 — In alignment with Department of Defense Instruction 5400.17 and recent executive orders issued by the president, the National Guard Bureau and West Virginia National Guard has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DOD policies and priorities... MORE

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 As a result, certain posts, pages and content has been archived and removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance.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 — Following devastating flooding across numerous counties in the southern part of West Virginia, Soldiers and Airmen with the West Virginia National Guard were activated by Gov. Patrick Morrisey alongside his state of emergency proclamation made on Feb. 15, 2025... MORE

West Virginia National Guard joins international forces for cyber defense training in Qatar
March 25, 2025 — Members of the West Virginia National Guard Cyber Protection Team - Mission Element (CPT-ME) embarked on an unprecedented journey to Doha, Qatar, joining more than 30 cyber operators from six different nations in a multinational exercise known as Eagle Resolve 2025 (ER25), held January 9-23, 2025... MORE

130th Airlift Wing provides support for Florida Air Guard Firefighters
March 20, 2025 — The 130th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, provided C-130 airlift support for Florida Air National Guard firefighters with the 125th Civil Engineer Squadron as they trained at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center in Mississippi on Feb. 21-28, honing their emergency response skills... MORE

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.

Wright assumes command of the 167th Operations Group
March 4, 2025 — Lt. Col. Randy Wright was promoted to the rank of colonel and assumed command of the 167th Operations Group during a ceremony at the 167th Airlift Wing... MORE

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167th AW defender completes U.S. Army sniper course
March 4, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Wilson graduated from the U.S. Army Sniper Course, a first for a 167th Security Forces defender... MORE

167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight March 2025
March 4, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Rinard is a crew chief for the 167th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and he is the 167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight for March 2025... MORE

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On behalf of MG Bill Crane, The Adjutant General, WVNG, please take a moment to read and share the 2023 Sexual Assault and Prevention Month Message to the Force.

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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