Commentary Search

  • 19th Anniversary of 9/11

    A message from Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, The Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, on the 19th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • WVStrong: Making it through COVID-19 together

    Normally, emergencies and disasters are fast to strike, and conclude fairly quickly. Normally, there is an easily visible threat to combat during disasters such as floodwaters and debris, destroyed buildings and homes, downed power lines and snowed-in access roads. Today however, West Virginia, the

  • Chief's Corner February: Resolutions/Resiliency

    Wow! Here we are, February 2020, almost five weeks into the New Year. Maybe you made New Year's Resolutions, how's that going for you? Statistics show only about 1 in 3 people will make it past 31 days towards their resolution; you really have to be strong to make it through February.

  • Leading yourself

    Leadership message from the West Virginia Air National Guard State Command Chief, Command Chief Master Sgt. David Stevens.

  • Honoring 101 years of Brig. Gen. J. Kemp McLaughlin

    December 7th is a day seared into the memory of our nation. For most Americans, December 7 marks the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the beginning of the United States’ entry into World War II. For West Virginia, this date has another significant meaning, as it is the birthdate of the founder of

  • Chief's Corner - July

    The month of July brings about barbecues, family outings and celebrations that are often accompanied by fireworks. The fourth of July is without a doubt one of the most important dates in our history, Independence Day.