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241005-Z-OM884-1150

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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241005-F-OM884-9339

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 130th Fire and Emergency Services prepare to enter a simulated lodge 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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241005-F-OM884-8420

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 130th Fire and Emergency Services extinguish flames in 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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241005-F-OM884-6851

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 130th Fire and Emergency Services prepare to complete a fire fighting exercise 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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WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

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)

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WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

Members of the deploying Fatality Search and Rescue Team (or “FSRT”) gathered with leadership of the West Virginia National Guard after receiving parting words and ahead of their Severe Weather Response mission. Fatality Search and Rescue Teams 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 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

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WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

Major General Crane, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, imparts words of wisdom and encouragement to the members of the 130th Airlift Wing’s FSRT. 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 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

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WV Deployment Hurricane Milton

Lieutenant Colonel Anna Sherrod, Commander of the 130th Airlift Wing’s Force Support Squadron, briefs members of the FSRT before the day’s larger meeting. 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 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

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240608-Z-LQ742-1017

Brig. Gen. David Cochran, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, presents the Bronze Star certificate to Master Sgt. Andrew Mencin, a firefighter assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing during a ceremony held June 8, 2024, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va. Mencin earned the Bronze Star for actions during a six-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

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240608-Z-LQ742-1016

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Mencin, a firefighter assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, salutes U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Cochran, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, after receiving the Bronze Star during a ceremony held June 8, 2024, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va. . Mencin earned the Bronze Star for actions during a six-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

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240608-Z-LQ742-1014

Brig. Gen. David Cochran, Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, pins the Bronze Star on Master Sgt. Andrew Mencin, a firefighter assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing during a ceremony held June 8, 2024, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va. Mencin earned the Bronze Star for actions during a six-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

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Resolute Sentinel Opening Ceremony 2024

Representatives from the militaries of Peru, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Brazil, France and the United States pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony for Resolute Sentinel 2024 at Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru, May 27, 2024. The three-week exercise will integrate combat interoperability and disaster response training, in addition to space domain awareness, medical and legal exchanges, humanitarian aid and construction projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

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Resolute Sentinel Opening Ceremony 2024

Peruvian Minister of Defense Walter Astudilo Chavez answers questions at a press conference during the opening ceremony of Resolute Sentinel 2024 at Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru, May 27, 2024. The three-week exercise will integrate combat interoperability and disaster response training, in addition to space domain awareness, medical and legal exchanges, humanitarian aid and construction projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

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Resolute Sentinel Opening Ceremony 2024

Peruvian Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo Chavez speaks to the crowd of multinational military service members at the opening ceremony of Resolute Sentinel 2024 at Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru, May 27, 2024. Chavez spoke about how the combined joint force exercise will make all participating nations stronger together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

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Resolute Sentinel Opening Ceremony 2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Evan Pettus, 12th Air Force commander, addresses the attendees of the Resolute Sentinel 2024 opening ceremony at Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru, May 27, 2024. Pettus reinforced the objectives of this three-week, multinational exercise: enhance force readiness, strengthen partnerships, and increase interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

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Resolute Sentinel Opening Ceremony 2024

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Cochran, assistant adjutant general and commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, delivers remarks at the opening ceremony for Resolute Sentinal 2024 at Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru, May 27, 2024. The WVANG’s state partnership program is with Peru, and the state’s Airmen are providing much of the airlift throughout the duration of the three-week exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

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Resolute Sentinel Opening Ceremony 2024

Senior defense officials from the U.S. and Peruvian militaries prepare to deliver remarks at the Resolute Sentinel 2024 opening ceremony in Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru, May 27, 2024. RS24 is a multinational training opportunity that offers real-world benefits to the participating nations of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil, France and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

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Resolute Sentinel Opening Ceremony 2024

A Peruvian military honor guardsman welcomes distinguished visitors to the opening ceremony of Resolute Sentinel 2024 at Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru, May 27, 2024. The ceremony included remarks from senior leaders from both Peru and the U.S., as well as the unveiling of the official emblem of the exercise, a press conference, group photo and a celebration event for the partnership among all participating nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee)

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240417-Z-LQ742-1052

A U.S. Air Force C130J-30 takes off from an unpaved runway as Distinguished Visitors (DV) look on during Sentry Storm 24 DV Day, April 17, 2024, at Camp Branch, Logan County, W.Va. Sentry Storm is an exercise staged at McLaughlin ANGB in Charleston, Camp Branch in Logan County, Shepherd Field in Martinsburg and in the skies over West Virginia, involving an estimated 500 personnel from the state’s Air and Army National Guard, partnering National Guard units form Kentucky, North Carolina, and Michigan, as well as Civil Air Patrol units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

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240417-Z-LQ742-1042

A U.S. Air Force C130J-30 flies as Distinguished Visitors (DV) look on during Sentry Storm 24 DV Day, April 17, 2024, at Camp Branch, Logan County, W.Va. Sentry Storm is an exercise staged at McLaughlin ANGB in Charleston, Camp Branch in Logan County, Shepherd Field in Martinsburg and the skies over West Virginia, involving an estimated 500 personnel from the state’s Air and Army National Guard, partnering National Guard units from Kentucky, North Carolina, and Michigan, as well as Civil Air Patrol units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. De-Juan Haley)

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