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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Mackey: Dedication and Expertise in Service to the WVNG
November 24, 2024
This week’s Spotlight is Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Mackey, a 15-year veteran of the West Virginia Army National Guard, who brings an impressive background in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection to his role.

W.Va. Guard Holds Inaugural Key Leader Engagement with SPP Partner Gabon
November 20, 2024

W.Va. Guard and State of West Virginia Delegation Visits U.S Embassy in Libreville, Gabon
November 18, 2024
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West Virginia education partnership supports military children, families
November 18, 2024
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Capt. Autumn Dawn Stake: Commitment, Community, and Leadership in the WVNG
November 17, 2024
Capt. Autumn Dawn Stake, from Glenville, West Virginia, has dedicated 15 years of service to the West Virginia National Guard. Currently residing in Arthurdale, West Virginia, she holds the role of Senior Instructor for the 197th Regiment Officer Candidate School, where she ensures that officer candidates within Region B are trained, mentored, and ready to commission into their respective states.

Army Interagency Training and Education Center’s new cybersecurity initiative expands mission with Eagle Resolve Exercise 2025
November 8, 2024
Army Interagency Training and Education Center’s new cybersecurity initiative expands mission with Eagle Resolve Exercise 2025

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Ryan Heath: Dedicated Service and Mentorship in the WVNG
November 3, 2024
Graphic for spotlight Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Ryan Heath has devoted nearly 18 years to the West Virginia Army National Guard, building a career centered on logistics and accountability.

Red Ribbon Week Kicks Off with Substance Abuse Prevention Efforts
October 31, 2024
West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Airlift Wing Fire and Rescue Dept. to host a Jaws of Life demonstration at Joint Forces Headquarters on Oct. 28, 2024

1st Lt. Benjamin Augustus Flohr: A Legacy of Leadership and Service
October 27, 2024
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Master Sgt. Kristen Windle: A Legacy of Leadership and Dedication
October 27, 2024
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Spotlight on Sgt. 1st Class Anthony R.Smith: A Career Built on Service and Resiliency
October 13, 2024
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167th concludes overseas deployment
October 11, 2024
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167th Airlift Wing Airman Spotlight October 2024
October 11, 2024
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Video, 2024 Gold Star Weekend Retreat
October 10, 2024
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Gold Star Families keep names alive during annual West Virginia weekend retreat
October 10, 2024
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West Virginia Air National Guard prepares to deploy South for Severe Weather Response Mission
October 9, 2024
Brigadier General David Cochran, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard and Assistant Adjutant General for Air, encourages members of FSRT ahead of their departure for the impending Severe Weather Response mission in Florida. Fatality Search and Rescue Teams (FSRT) are multi-capable airmen trained and certified to respond to a wide range of disasters and hazards, recover the remains of the deceased, and reunite the remains of those lost with their loved ones.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by,2d Lt DeJuan Haley)

Gov. Justice, National Guard deploy search and recovery team, engineers to Florida for Hurricane Milton response
October 8, 2024

W.Va. Army Guard, U.S. military leverages multicomponent expertise during chemical response exercise
October 8, 2024
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Spotlight on Master Sgt. Raymond Patrick Franze II: A Legacy in Fuels Management
October 6, 2024
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All-Female West Virginia National Guard Aircrew Supports Girls in Aviation Day
September 30, 2024
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Spotlight on Cpt. Andrew M. Tanner: A Dedicated Pilot and Leader
September 22, 2024
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2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) welcomes new commander
September 20, 2024
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171st Force Support Squadron sharpens combat readiness in West Virginia
September 19, 2024
Guardsmen assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing Force Support Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, stand for a group photo during Expeditionary Force Support training Aug. 8, 2024, at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. The training is a crucial part of the squadron’s commitment to maintaining readiness and enhancing the capabilities of its members. (Courtesy Photo)

West Virginia’s first Norwegian Foot March a success
September 16, 2024
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Spotlight on Lt. Col. Joshua Greenspan: Expert Pilot and Dedicated Family Man
September 15, 2024
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Spotlight on Staff Sgt. Colten Dorsey: Dedicated Medic and Community Leader
September 8, 2024
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West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Class 62 Graduates 58 Cadets
September 6, 2024
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Spotlight on Sgt. Katie Lynn Mollohan: A Dedicated Logistician and Advocate
September 1, 2024
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Spotlight on SPC Jacob Frantz: A Dedicated Guard Member and Family Man
August 25, 2024
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130th Airlift Wing member lead planner for EOD Joint Training
August 23, 2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Harrington, left, explosive ordnance disposal technician with the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing, and Senior Airman Benito Pacheco, EOD technician with the Nebraska ANG's 155th Air Refueling Wing, review X-rays of an improvised explosive device May 13, 2024, as part of the Audacious Warrior exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Wisconsin. The nine-day exercise included over 70 participants assigned to the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps, as well as military EOD specialists from the Czech Republic.

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Jaws of Life demonstration

West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Airlift Wing Fire and Rescue Dept. to host a Jaws of Life demonstration at Joint Forces Headquarters on Oct. 28, 2024

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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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