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West Virginia Guardsman Uses Unique Training to Save Neighbor's Home

Dec 14, 2020

A wildland fire 1st Sgt. John Russell of the West Virginia National Guard's 249th Band was confronted with near his home in Winchester, Virginia, Nov. 19, 2020. Russell used basic wildland firefighting training he received with the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) in October 2019 to help contain the fire and save a neighbor's home from potential damage. (Courtesy photo) WINCHESTER, Va. – Sitting in their home on a blustery...

Happy Birthday to the Army National Guard!

Dec 11, 2020

On December 13, 2020, the Army National Guard will celebrate its 384th birthday. Today, the Guard’s centuries-old mission remains the same – to serve community and country. Our Soldiers respond to a wide range of emergencies and crises to keep our nation safe and secure. In the face of the nation’s current crisis, the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic, our Guard Soldiers have answered the call to help our nation in a time of...