West Virginia National Guard News
WVANG Spotlight | Nov. 3, 2024

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Ryan Heath: Dedicated Service and Mentorshi...

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. Originally from Crum, West Virginia, Heath now resides in Rush, Kentucky, and

130th AW | Oct. 31, 2024

Red Ribbon Week Kicks Off with Substance Abuse Prevention Efforts

Red Ribbon Week was observed with a new event this year aimed at promoting substance abuse prevention. Samuel Reeder, the West Virginia Army National Guard Substance Abuse Prevention coordinator, partnered with the West Virginia Air National Guard

WVANG Spotlight | Oct. 27, 2024

1st Lt. Benjamin Augustus Flohr: A Legacy of Leadership and Service

Today's spotlight is 1st Lt. Benjamin Augustus Flohr, a Grafton, West Virginia native, who has served in the West Virginia Army National Guard for four years. As a scout platoon leader in C -Troop, 1st Battalion, 150th Cavalry Regiment, Flohr is

WVARNG Spotlight | Oct. 27, 2024

Master Sgt. Kristen Windle: A Legacy of Leadership and Dedication

Today's spotlight Master Sgt. Kristen Windle has served the West Virginia Air National Guard since Feb. 6, 2011. Coming from Inwood, West Virginia, Windle now resides in Kearneysville and serves as operations group administer in the 167th Airlift

WVANG Spotlight | Oct. 13, 2024

Spotlight on Sgt. 1st Class Anthony R.Smith: A Career Built on Service a...

Sgt. 1st Class Anthony R. Smith has dedicated 21 years to serving in the military. Originally from Utica, Ohio and now residing in Dublin, Virginia, Smith is a leader and finance professional in the West Virginia Army National Guard.

167th AW | Oct. 11, 2024

167th concludes overseas deployment

Airmen with the 167th Airlift Wing returned home to West Virginia on Sept. 26, ending a three-month deployment overseas.