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130th Airlift Wing communication personnel configure a satellite communication system during phase one of RICO-OP, the unit’s multi-phased remote operations training in Logan County, W.Va. The training emphasized adaptability and cross-functional capabilities essential to future combat environments. (Courtesy photo)

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Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing set up communications and support equipment under the wing of a C-130J Super Hercules during phase one of the Remote Integrated C-130J Omnidomain Operations Program (RICO-OP) at an austere landing strip in Logan County, W.Va., in early 2025. The exercise tested Agile Combat Employment and Mission Ready Airman capabilities in remote environments. (Courtesy photo)

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Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing set up communications and support equipment under the wing of a C-130J Super Hercules during phase one of the Remote Integrated C-130J Omnidomain Operations Program (RICO-OP) at an austere landing strip in Logan County, W.Va., in early 2025. The exercise tested Agile Combat Employment and Mission Ready Airman capabilities in remote environments. (Courtesy photo)

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Key leaders gather for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise showcase, reinforcing value of West Virginia’s unique training platform

The West Virginia National Guard, in partnership with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center, hosted distinguished visitors during the Ridge Runner/ Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Participants were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)

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(From left to right) Director, Secretariat for Special Operations Dr. Sandra Hobson, Irregular Warfare Center Director Dr. Dennis Walters, Colby Jenkins, performing as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, West Virginia National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. James Jones and WVNG Adjutant General Maj. Gen. James Seward receive a briefing during the Ridge Runner/ Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise 25-01 distinguished visitors day at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Visitors were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)

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Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise Deputy Director Jason Smith addressed distinguished visitors during the West Virginia National Guard and Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center Ridge Runner IWX 25-01 at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Participants were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)

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West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. James Seward, in partnership with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center, hosted distinguished visitors during the Ridge Runner/ Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Participants were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)

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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.

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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.

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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.

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Chaplain Corps annual sustainment training

The West Virginia National Guard’s Chaplain Corps convened for its 2025 Annual Chaplain Sustainment Training April 4-5 at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The training brought together 28 chaplains and religious affairs specialists from West Virginia and Maryland for two days of instruction, collaboration, and strategic planning.

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Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey presided over a formal Assumption of Command ceremony for Maj. Gen. James “Jim” Seward as he assumed 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. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)

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Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey presided over a formal Assumption of Command ceremony for Maj. Gen. James “Jim” Seward as he assumed 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. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)

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Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey presided over a formal Assumption of Command ceremony for Maj. Gen. James “Jim” Seward as he assumed 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. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)

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Maj. Gen. Jim Seward Assumes Role as 37th Adjutant General of W. Va. Guard

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey presided over a formal Assumption of Command ceremony for Maj. Gen. James “Jim” Seward as he assumed 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. An assumption of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which recognizes the responsibility, authority and accountability of a commander. Seward assumes command of the WVNG which is comprised of more than 6,400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Dejuan Haley)

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Announcement of Upcoming Community Involvement Plan

We want to hear from you As part of the commitment to fostering open communication and collaboration with the local community and environmental protection, we are pleased to inform you about the upcoming development of a Community Involvement Plan at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base. What is a Community Involvement Plan? A Community Involvement Plan (CIP) is a strategic framework that outlines the base's efforts to engage with and facilitate communication between the base and the local community in matters related to the Environmental Restoration Program at McLaughlin ANGB. It serves as a blueprint for fostering positive relationships, improving communications, and ensuring transparency. Your Feedback Matters! To ensure that the Community Involvement Plan reflects the needs and priorities of your community, we invite you to share your valuable insights through a brief survey. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the initiatives outlined in the plan. You don't need to have any prior knowledge of the activities at McLaughlin ANGB or the Environmental Restoration Program to complete the survey. How Can You Participate? The survey is available online by clicking: McLaughlin Air National Guard Base Survey (surveymonkey.com). Your responses will remain anonymous, and the information gathered will be used solely for the purpose of developing an inclusive and effective Community Involvement Plan. You do not need to provide an email or any personal information. Stay Informed: For updates and additional information about the Community Involvement Plan, please check back in on this webpage https://www.130aw.ang.af.mil/ and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/130thaw/ and X (Twitter) @130th_AW. We believe that your input is crucial in shaping the future of our community collaboration efforts. Thank you in advance for your participation, and we look forward to receiving your feedback to create a more connected community."

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 130th Fire and Emergency Services enter a simulated plane fire during the major accident response exercise (MARE) on October 05, 2024 at Charleston, W.Va. Team Charlie West trains alongside its strategic partners at West Virginia International Yeager Airport during the MARE, the Federal Aviation Administration requires airports every three years to perform this training to operate commercial aircraft. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Takara Williams).

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Airmen assigned to the 130th Fire and Emergency Services and members of the Charleston Fire Department prepare to move a simulated patient to a nearby staging area during the major accident response exercise (MARE) on October 05, 2024 at Charleston, W.Va. Team Charlie West trains alongside its strategic partners at West Virginia International Yeager Airport during the MARE, the Federal Aviation Administration requires airports every three years to perform this training to operate commercial aircraft. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Takara Williams).

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 130th Fire and Emergency Services extinguish a simulated engine fire during the major accident response exercise (MARE) on October 05, 2024 at Charleston, W.Va. Team Charlie West trains alongside its strategic partners at West Virginia International Yeager Airport during the MARE, the Federal Aviation Administration requires airports every three years to perform this training to operate commercial aircraft. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Takara Williams).

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 130th Fire and Emergency Services prepare to complete a fire fighting exercise, extinguishing simulated aircraft fuel fire, during the major accident response exercise (MARE) on October 05, 2024 at Charleston, W.Va. Team Charlie West trains alongside its strategic partners at West Virginia International Yeager Airport during the MARE, the Federal Aviation Administration requires airports every three years to perform this training to operate commercial aircraft. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Takara Williams).

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