Soldiers in the West Virginia National Guard Quick
Soldiers in the West Virginia National Guard Quick Reaction Force train in Washington, D.C., prior to the 2009 Presidential inauguration. Soldiers were deployed to the nation's capital to support local law enf... More
Col. Johnny Ryan Commander of the West Virginia Air
Col. Johnny Ryan Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Air Wing out of Charleston, West Virginia speaks at the 51st West Virginia National Guard Youth Leaders Camp graudation at Camp Dawson, W... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard's
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) rehearse extraction techniques with a jungle penetrator in a ... More
Kampers exhausted their morning feeding and petting
Kampers exhausted their morning feeding and petting animals at Hovatter’s Zoo on June 26, 2017 in Kingwood, WV. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the State Fair Council, to give the dependents of ... More
U.S. Senior Airman Anthony Werner, a native of Weston,
U.S. Senior Airman Anthony Werner, a native of Weston, W.Va., assigned as an electrical systems journeyman to the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Airlift Wing of Charleston, W.Va. and U.S. Army Staff Sgt... More
Scouts present the three-finger salute to honor the
Scouts present the three-finger salute to honor the Scout Promise at the opening ceremony event of the 2013 National Boyscout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve July 16. (U.S. Ar... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Sgt
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Sgt James Bates of the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete their Air Assault training.
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated release system) exam at Camp Dawson, West Virginia on September 20, 2017. Students successfully guide helicopters into a drop zone and signal for release ... More
Sgt. Mark Zinn, a cannon crewmember with Bravo Battery
Sgt. Mark Zinn, a cannon crewmember with Bravo Battery 1 Battalion, 201st Field Artillery Regiment,, navigates the confidence tower on the obstacle course during the Best Warrior Competition at Camp Dawson, W.V... More
Camp Dawson West Virginia - Soldiers conduct a 6 Mile
Camp Dawson West Virginia - Soldiers conduct a 6 Mile Road March to start Day 2 of Air Assault course 307-16. Bravo Company, Army National Guard Warrior Training Center provide mobile Air Assault training cou... More
Dana and Christian Tabay, enjoy quality time together
Dana and Christian Tabay, enjoy quality time together during a children's book reading during the West Virginia National Guard's Gold Star Family Weekend at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, W.Va., Sept. 28, 2019. The T... More
Local business locations are being used to provide
Local business locations are being used to provide the community with water and supplies. The picture was captured as West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a ... More
Air Assault students empty rucks for a post road march
Air Assault students empty rucks for a post road march inspection.
Retired Air Force Major and current Coast Guard Auxiliary
Retired Air Force Major and current Coast Guard Auxiliary member Albert A. Ohliger explains a Coast Guard fleet of vessels to a group of Boy Scouts at the recruiting annex during the National Boy Scouts of Amer... More
Kampers exhausted their morning feeding and petting
Kampers exhausted their morning feeding and petting animals at Hovatter’s Zoo on June 26, 2017 in Kingwood, WV. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the State Fair Council, to give the dependents of ... More
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. addresses the Boy Scouts of
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. addresses the Boy Scouts of America troops at the opening ceremony event of the 2013 National Boyscout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve July 16. (U.S. Ar... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2007. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2007. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated release system) exam at Camp Dawson, West Virginia on September 20, 2017. Students successfully guide helicopters into a drop zone and signal for release ... More
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. September 23, 2017
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete Air Assault training.
Kampers exhausted their morning feeding and petting
Kampers exhausted their morning feeding and petting animals at Hovatter’s Zoo on June 26, 2017 in Kingwood, WV. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the State Fair Council, to give the dependents of ... More
Kampers got to enhance their hand-eye coordination
Kampers got to enhance their hand-eye coordination and self awareness while learning and practicing archery, rifle shooting and the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000 on June 28, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Ka... More
West Virginia National Guard Soldier puts in the final
West Virginia National Guard Soldier puts in the final nails in a rake that is supporting a collapsing wall during Vigilant Guard 2014 in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Members of the WVNG, along with Guard members f... More
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete Air Assault training.
In a cermony held September 22, 2017, students of Air
In a cermony held September 22, 2017, students of Air Assault class 307-17 are presented their wings and graduation certificates. More than half of the class are West Virginia National Guardsmen. The keynote ... More
Kampers got to enhance their hand-eye coordination
Kampers got to enhance their hand-eye coordination and self awareness while learning and practicing archery, rifle shooting and the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000 on June 28, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Ka... More
Soldiers with the West Virginia National Guard's Chemical,
Soldiers with the West Virginia National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package continue to work inside closed tents waiting for the "all cl... More
Cpt. John Alban and Spc. Steve Govea with the Colorado
Cpt. John Alban and Spc. Steve Govea with the Colorado Army National Guard provide command and control and review unit locations and actions via Joint Conflict And Tactical Simulation systems in support of Eage... More
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony
Pathfinder graduates are honored in a graduation ceremony at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. September 23, 2017
Soldiers of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Soldiers of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) of Kingwood, W.Va., and members of the West Virginia State Police Bomb Squad participated in a Raven's Challenge that took place at Camp Dawson, Kingwood,... More
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. Grass thanked the ore than 600 W.Va. National Guar... More
2nd Lt. Edward Benedictus, platoon leader, Alpha Battery
2nd Lt. Edward Benedictus, platoon leader, Alpha Battery 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, returns Sgt. 1st Class Frankie Borba's, patrol cap after it took ... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard Civil Support Team taught Kampers how to rappel down a 40-foot tower on June 26, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the Stat... More
Kampers enjoyed being able to build birdhouses with
Kampers enjoyed being able to build birdhouses with Home Depot, make tie-dye shirts with the camp staff and create various art projects during their week stay at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 a... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, the Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, the Air National Guard director, speaks with a Boy Scouts of America volunteer during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, held in Mount Hope, W.Va., July 19, 2013. (U.S... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard Civil Support Team taught Kampers how to rappel down a 40-foot tower on June 26, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the Stat... More
Jordan Armed Forces soldier (far right) and a U.S.
Jordan Armed Forces soldier (far right) and a U.S. Marine shake hands after successfully completing their part of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear training exercise, May 10, 2017, during Exercise E... More
Soldiers of the West Virginia Army National Guard assigned
Soldiers of the West Virginia Army National Guard assigned to 821st Engineering Company from Summersville, W.Va., assist in debris and snow cleanup in Nicholas County. The estimated two feet of snow caused hav... More
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered at the Special Olympics Summer Games, held June 7-9 in Charleston, W.Va., where more than 700 athletes competed. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sara Yoke)
Scouts salute during the presentation of colors at
Scouts salute during the presentation of colors at the opening ceremony event of the 2013 National Boyscout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve July 16. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. P... More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, commanding general, Combined
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, commanding general, Combined Joint Operations Center/Army Forces-Jordan tours the USS Bataan medical facility. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan designe... More
Soldiers of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Soldiers of the 753rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) of Kingwood, W.Va., and members of the West Virginia State Police Bomb Squad participated in a Raven's Challenge that took place at Camp Dawson, Kingwood,... More
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. During his visit, he also visited the W.Va. Nation... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, commanding general, Combined
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, commanding general, Combined Joint Operations Center/Army Forces-Jordan tours the USS Bataan medical facility. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan designe... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard wait in anticipation of their battle handoff ceremony May 5, 2018 at the St. Albans Armory in St. Albans, W.Va. The battle handoff ceremony is the culmination... More
Staff Sgt. Shawn Riley, supply sergeant for Charlie
Staff Sgt. Shawn Riley, supply sergeant for Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, was awarded the Soldier's Medal by Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the adjutant general for the W.Va. Army National ... More
Jordanian Brig. Gen. Khalid al-Shara addresses a group
Jordanian Brig. Gen. Khalid al-Shara addresses a group of U.S. Coast Guard during an multi-national exercise in Aqaba Jordan. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan designed to strengt... More
Air Assault Student teams practice Sling Load in preparation
Air Assault Student teams practice Sling Load in preparation for Day 6 testing.
Tech. Sgt. Hannah Shipman of the West Virginia Air
Tech. Sgt. Hannah Shipman of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Security Forces out of Charleston, West Virginia, corrects new campers in line as they await to be in processed at the 51st Annual West V... More
A soldier in West Virginia Army National Guard's 2/19th
A soldier in West Virginia Army National Guard's 2/19th SFG Det. 1 training team checks his map during the night land navigation course during their Selection and Assessment Program, meant to ready candidates f... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard Civil Support Team taught Kampers how to rappel down a 40-foot tower on June 26, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the Stat... More
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered at the Special Olympics Summer Games, held June 7-9 in Charleston, W.Va., where more than 700 athletes competed. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sara Yoke)
Assault course 307-16. Bravo Company, Army National
Assault course 307-16. Bravo Company, Army National Guard Warrior Training Center provide mobile Air Assault training courses for guardsmen around the country. West Virginia guardsman make up more than half ... More
Electrical companies provide assistance throughout
Electrical companies provide assistance throughout the areas of Greenbrier County, W.Va. in effort to restore power in the areas. The June 23, 2016 flood caused many residents throughout the state to lose elect... More
A TALON CBRNE Robot System is maneuvered through a
A TALON CBRNE Robot System is maneuvered through a storm culvert during an orientation course at Camp Dawson, W.Va. on Nov. 11, 2017. Servicemembers from seven states' Civil Support Teams (CST) attended the thr... More
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated
Pathfinder students conduct a VIRS (verbally initiated release system) exam at Camp Dawson, West Virginia on September 20, 2017. Students successfully guide helicopters into a drop zone and signal for release ... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over
West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers fly over the Greenbrier County, W.Va. areas in a UH-60 Blackhawk on June 26th, 2016. The flight allows the National Guard to identify the areas in the county that were... More
Members of the West Virginia National Guard assist
Members of the West Virginia National Guard assist by moving debris for residents in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., on June 26, 2016. The June 23, 2016 flood caused devastating damage throughout the state. (U.S.... More
In a cermony held September 22, 2017, students of Air
In a cermony held September 22, 2017, students of Air Assault class 307-17 are presented their wings and graduation certificates. More than half of the class are West Virginia National Guardsmen. The keynote ... More
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered
Men and women of the W.Va. National Guard volunteered at the Special Olympics Summer Games, held June 7-9 in Charleston, W.Va., where more than 700 athletes competed. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sara Yoke)
U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Isaac H. Levi with the Station
U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Isaac H. Levi with the Station Chetco River in Brookings, Ore., explains procedures for maritime security and law enforcement to Boy Scouts at the recruiting annex during the National Sc... More
Maj. Gen. William B. Hickman, deputy commanding general
Maj. Gen. William B. Hickman, deputy commanding general of the operations for the 3rd Army /Army Central Command and Brig. Gen. Khaled Al-Shar'ah, director of Jordan-Arab Armed Forces Joint-Training Directora... More
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a
Students of Air Assault class 307-17 rappel from a helicopter to complete Air Assault training.
U.S. Army Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau
U.S. Army Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau chief, meets with Boy Scouts from Troop D204 out of St. Louis, Mo., at the Summit Betchel Family National Scout Reserve in Mount Hope, W.Va., July 18, 2013.... More
Sustainment Brigade Commander Maj. Kevin Griggs, with
Sustainment Brigade Commander Maj. Kevin Griggs, with the South Carolina Army National Guard, synchronizes the logistic efforst for the 4th ID in support of Eager Lion 2017 at Joint Force Command, Suffolk, Va. ... More
The 154th Detachment of Gassaway, W.Va., attached to
The 154th Detachment of Gassaway, W.Va., attached to the 863rd Military Police Company, is serving as a Quick Reactionary Force (QRF) for the 2017 National Jamboree near Glen Jean, W.Va., July 19-28, 2017. The ... More
Col. Johnny Ryan, Commander of the West Virginia Air
Col. Johnny Ryan, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Air Wing out of Charleston, West Virginia motivates campers to continue to lead in their commnuities at the 51st West Virginia National ... More
Kampers enjoyed being able to build birdhouses with
Kampers enjoyed being able to build birdhouses with Home Depot, make tie-dye shirts with the camp staff and create various art projects during their week stay at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 a... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
Spc. Anthony S. Rogers, 1257th Transportation Company,
Spc. Anthony S. Rogers, 1257th Transportation Company, West Virginia National Guard, fills a water buffalo at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Guard members, along with the City of Mt. Hope and the Summit Bechtel Re... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard sing the Army Song during the battle handoff ceremony at the St. Albans Armory in St. Albans, W.Va., May 5, 2018. The battle handoff ceremony is the culminati... More
Alpha Battery 5-3 Field Artillery from Joint Base
Alpha Battery 5-3 Field Artillery from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington along with 29th Royal HIMARS Battalion conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live fire exercise, outside Amman, J... More
Sgt. Timothy Robinson, an motor transport operator
Sgt. Timothy Robinson, an motor transport operator with the D.C. Army National Guard, catches his breath before tackling the final challenge on the obstacle course during the Best Warrior Competition at Camp Da... More
Kampers got to enhance their hand-eye coordination
Kampers got to enhance their hand-eye coordination and self awareness while learning and practicing archery, rifle shooting and the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000 on June 28, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Ka... More
Thousands of scouts salute during the presentation
Thousands of scouts salute during the presentation of colors at the opening ceremony event of the 2013 National Boyscout Jamboree, held at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve July 16. (U.S. Army ph... More
Soldiers with the decontamination section of the West
Soldiers with the decontamination section of the West Virginia National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package decontaminate themselves duri... More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, commanding general, Combined
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, commanding general, Combined Joint Operations Center/Army Forces-Jordan discusses Naval operations with Capt. Erik Pfister, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (L... More
Command Post of the Future operator Sgt. Kennith Wingard
Command Post of the Future operator Sgt. Kennith Wingard with the South Carolina Army National Guard reacts to a logistics request from the Notional Brigrade Combat teams at Joint Force Command, Suffolk, Va.Eag... More
Spc. David Walters, Pfc. Quentin Oswalt, 2nd Lt. Michael
Spc. David Walters, Pfc. Quentin Oswalt, 2nd Lt. Michael Snyder, and Cpt. Anthony Rose with the South Carolina Army National Guard react to an air mission request in suport of Eager Lion 2017 at Joint Force Com... More
Vietnam veterans displayed a West Virginia Vietnam
Vietnam veterans displayed a West Virginia Vietnam Veterans mobile wall at the military exhibition site during the 2017 National Jamboree held at Summit Bechtel Reserve near Glen Jean, W.Va., July 21, 2017. The... More
Sgt. Robert Jackson, assigned to 1-201 Field Artillery
Sgt. Robert Jackson, assigned to 1-201 Field Artillery Battalion, C Battery out of Lewisburg, W.Va., and Thrayron Morgan, check on a bedridden woman at her house in the outlying community of Pickens. The resid... More
Kampers were able to enjoy sports activities such as
Kampers were able to enjoy sports activities such as rock climbing, kick ball, and swimming on June 26, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the State Fair Council, to give the ... More
While attending Kids Kamp, kampers were taught how
While attending Kids Kamp, kampers were taught how to make a bottle rocket, prepare healthy snacks and the history and technique of paper marbling June 26, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 a... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard's
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) rehearse extraction techniques with a jungle penetrator in a ... More
Kampers enjoyed their last night of Kids Kamp with
Kampers enjoyed their last night of Kids Kamp with a costume dance party on June 29, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the State Fair Council, to give the dependents of deploy... More
Cpt. John Alban and Spc. Steve Govea with the Colorado
Cpt. John Alban and Spc. Steve Govea with the Colorado Army National Guard provide command and control and review unit locations and actions via JCAT systems in support of Eager Lion 2017 at Joint Force Command... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia - Sgt. Cruser Barnes, Co.
Camp Dawson, West Virginia - Sgt. Cruser Barnes, Co. B ARNG Warrior Training Center, approves students' ruck items after a six mile road march.
Rhode Island Army National Guard Soldiers from the
Rhode Island Army National Guard Soldiers from the 861st Engineer Company stayed in West Virginia after their annual training to assist in flood clean-up efforts. The historic flood, being referred to as a "tho... More
Clendenin Dairy Queen owner Hoyt Newman, Korean War
Clendenin Dairy Queen owner Hoyt Newman, Korean War veteran, had many photos damaged in the June flooding that destroyed his building. As a life long member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign W... More
Members of the West Virginia National Guard provide
Members of the West Virginia National Guard provide assistance in local areas of Greenbrier County, W.Va., on June 26, 2016 after the June 23, 2016 flood caused devastating damage to the area and throughout the... More
U.S. Servicemembers assist the West Virginia State
U.S. Servicemembers assist the West Virginia State Council with replacing the air conditioning system of the exhibit’s work trailer at the military exhibition site during the 2017 National Jamboree held at Summ... More
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief,
Gen. Frank Grass, the National Guard Bureau Chief, visited the town of Clendenin, W.Va., one of the many communities devastated by historic flooding last week. During his visit, he also visited the W.Va. Nation... More
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard
Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard Civil Support Team taught Kampers how to rappel down a 40-foot tower on June 26, 2017 at Camp Dawson. Kids Kamp first started in 1991 as a project of the Stat... More
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army
Camp Dawson, West Virginia, September 19, 2017. Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, Bravo Company, train Air Assault students to rappel duiring Phase 3 of the Air Assault course.
A soldier in West Virginia Army National Guard's 2/19th
A soldier in West Virginia Army National Guard's 2/19th SFG Detachment 1 training team completes the swimming event during their Selection and Assessment Program, which readies candidates for the actual Special... More