2010 Annual Report - West Virginia Army National Guard - U.S. Army

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010LEADERSHIPState OfficialsThe West Virginia National Guard is authorized and governed by Article 1, Chapter15 of the West Virginia Code and is constituted as both a State and Federal force by authorityof the National Defense Act approved June 3, 1916. The National Guard is a reserve componentof the Army of the United States and the United States Air Force. In time of peace, theNational Guard is a State force, controlled by the Adjutant General as the principal militaryrepresentative of the Commander-in-Chief, the Governor. The Governor has the power toorder the West Virginia National Guard into the active service of the State and to cause themto perform duty such as he shall deem proper. The National Guard is equipped and paid bythe Federal Government and must meet organizational and training standards to qualify forFederal recognition. When Congress declares a national emergency and authorizes the useof armed force requiring troops in excess of those in the Active Forces, the President of theUnited States may order the National Guard into the active military service of the UnitedStates. 11West Virginia Blue Book 1996, p. 98, Holmes, D. E.and Lilly, K. C., Chapman Printing, Huntington, WV.Earl Ray TomblinGovernorCommander-In-Chief, WVNGJoe ThorntonSecretary, Military Affairsand Public Safety67

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010Senior National Guard LeadersALLEN E. TACKETTMajor GeneralAdjutant General/Joint Forces CommanderJAMES A. HOYERBrigadier GeneralDirector, Joint StaffMELVIN L. BURCHMajor GeneralAssistant Adjutant General -Installations and Homeland SecurityCHARLES R. VEITBrigadier GeneralAssistant Adjutant General -ArmyLODA R. MOOREBrigadier GeneralCommander/Assistant AdjutantGeneral - Air7ERIC W. VOLLMECKEBrigadier GeneralChief of Staff (Air)

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010West Virginia National Guard Year in ReviewSignificant Accomplishments• Called to state duty in February when heavy snowfall crippled the northern and eastern panhandles• Called to state duty in March when severe flooding impacted southern West Virginia• Saved the lives of 17 service members whose Navy helicopter crashed on a remote mountainside inPocahontas County by coordinating a 36-hour rescue operation with local emergency responders• Activated the Joint Interagency Training & Education Center, the first homeland defense unit of itskind in the National Guard• Deployed about 1,000 soldiers and airmen for ongoing military operations around the world• Supported memorial services in Charleston for the late Senator Robert C. Byrd• Support to law enforcement agencies resulted in drug seizures valued at more than $964 million• Hosted eight commissary sales, offering discounted groceries to service members and familiesFacts• Economic impact - $412 milliono Federal investment in WV since 1997 - $2.8 billion• Nearly 2,500 full-time employeeso 210 homeland defense employees working on DHS/DOD programs• Year-end manning of more than 6,600 (traditional Guard force)o At or near top in strength and readiness for past 15 yearso 45 units in 26 counties• Since 9/11, deployed nearly 11,000 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmeno Every unit has deployed, many have deployed more than once• Provided about $5 million in education benefits to Guard memberso 27 percent of ARNG members have college degreeo 29 percent of ANG members have college degreeo 43 percent of ARNG/ANG members either have a degree or are currently enrolledo 1,748 Guard members enrolled in program• Constructed nearly $800 million in new facilities in past 15 years• National maintenance capability - rehabilitation of Army equipment and vehicles, providesemployment and outsourcing of work to WV businesseso 112 jobs to dateo $21 million federal investment89

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010Federal Investment130th Airlift WingCharleston, West VirginiaMilitary Pay and AllowancesCivilian PayrollGoods & ServicesMilitary Construction PaymentsTotal for Air Guard (Charleston)$26,710,952$14,682,755$14,538,014$14,479,811$70,411,533167th Airlift WingMartinsburg, West VirginiaMilitary Pay and AllowancesCivilian PayrollGoods and ServicesMilitary ConstructionTotal for Air Guard (Martinsburg)$32,127,300$32,312,700$46,024,500$8,872, 900$119,337,400West Virginia Army National GuardMilitary Pay and AllowancesCivilian PayrollGoods & ServicesMilitary ConstructionTotal for Army GuardPay & BenefitsGoods & ServicesConstructionEducationTotal State ExpendituresState Investment$95,905,260$25,391,000$70,101,216$ 4,728,211$196,125,687$5,255,872$6,190,677$10,768,253$4,040,525$26,255,327TOTAL 2010 WVNG ECONOMIC IMPACT: $412,129,947$16 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EVERY STATE DOLLAR9

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010West Virginia National GuardCommand StructureWhen in a federal status, the NationalGuard is commanded by the President throughthe Department of Defense. National Guardunits are commanded by the Governor throughthe Adjutant General during peacetime and forstate and federal (Title 32) missions. (see chart)Overviews of each Army and Air Guard unitare found in the following pages. Each unit issupported by a staff at the state and unit levels.The state, or joint, staff mirrors the functionalJoint Forces Headquarters - West Virginiais comprised of 240 Soldiers and Airmen,including the WVNG leadership. The unit isbased in Charleston and has operations in CampDawson, Buckhannon, Williamstown, andEleanor.JFHQ-WV provides command and controlJoint Forces HeadquartersMaj. John Knabenshue1st Sgt. Jim Gregory10 11staffs of the Army and Air Guard and serves asa liaison and support agency for units. In addition,the Joint Staff is a coordinating agency thatoperates in an intergovernmental, interagencyenvironment to establish the vision for the WestVirginia National Guard and to resource andmanage state disaster response and other specialmission activities. Staff functions and an overviewof their accomplishments are outlined onthe following pages.over all Army and Air Guard units in the state.Its mission is to provide trained, equipped andready forces to deploy for federal/state missions.JFHQ-WV performs unique and complexfunctions, ranging from federal deployments tostate emergency response to local communitysupport.

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010Joint Forces HeadquartersStaff SectionsPersonnel – manages promotions, awards and decorations, civilian education assistance,recruiting and retention incentive benefits, family support programs, and security clearances-- Processed nearly $1 million in federal tuition assistance/more than $4 million in state assistance-- Processed over 2,000 Montgomery GI Bill education assistance payments and helped 544soldiers with bonus and student loan payments totaling more than $5 million-- Plan and prepare for the administration of the Selective Service, when directed-- Coordinate Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve activitiesOperations and Training - monitors readiness levels of units for federal/state missions, issues guidance/fundingfor training, manages military support to civilian authorities and state disaster response-- Operates the WVNG Joint Operations Center 24 hours per day, 365 days per year-- Provided military support to civilian agencies for more than 180 events and programs and 600Guard members involved in memorial services for Senator Robert C. Byrd-- Conducted six large-scale emergency training events, providing communications, equipment,and personnel and deployed more than 1,000 soldiers for Operations Iraqi/Enduring FreedomLogistics - manages food service programs, property accountability and supply systems, developmentguidance for maintenance activities and transportation planningStrategic Doctrine, Plans, Training & Exercises – helps the Adjutant General develop and implementpolicy, plans, and strategy related to federal, state and homeland security missions-- Coordinated 12 State Partnership program events including a Rural Health Assessment; WestVirginia’s partnership with Peru is one of the most successful in the National Guard-- Conducted planning for significant national events including the G-45 Nuclear Summit andOperation Vigilant Guard, a multi-agency homeland defense exerciseInformation Operations – manages network of more than 1,800 computers; national leader in fieldingmobile incident site communications systems-- Deployed mobile communications kit to support the G45 Nuclear Summit, providing survivablemission critical communications services to key National Guard command elements-- One of only 10 states to field a mobile communications kit expansion module to support FederalEmergency Management Agency Region 3 and the National Capital Region-- Initiated a project to increase access to classified networks and information systems at eightWest Virginia National Guard operating sitesResources - manages and maintains accountability of all federal monies, equipment and propertybelonging to the West Virginia National Guard-- Processed military and civilian pay functions worth more than $79 million-- Administered a budget of $10,340,350; maintained accountability of more than $500 millionof equipment-- Completed six full scope audits, two follow up audits, one Air Force Audit Agency audit, andtwo Government Accountability Office audits-- Awarded more than 900 contracts totaling more than $42 million11

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010West VirginiaArmy National GuardThe West Virginia Army National Guard is comprised of4,550 Soldiers and a full-time support staffof nearly 800 employees.The Army Guard has 39 units operating in35 communities around the state.Our Vision:Fort West Virginia, home of Citizen-Soldiers at their best -a vital part of America’s force, well-trained and equipped,committed to excellence in servingand adding value to our communities, our state, and our nation.Montani Semper Liberi -- Mountaineers are Always Free!12 13

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010111th Engineer BrigadeCol. William CraneCommand Sgt. Maj. Terry W. MoranThe 111th Engineer “Black Diamond”Brigade provides command and control fortwo battalions, the 1092 Engineer Battalionin Parkersburg, W.Va., and the 771st TroopCommand Battalion, in Charleston, W.Va.Missions of the units assigned to the commandvary from horizontal and vertical engineering totransportation and maintenance support.The 111th Eng. Bde. had a monumental yearserving state and nation in the dual mission role.The brigade served as the Forward OperatingHeadquarters for many state emergenciesand deployed subordinate units for OperationIraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom,Operation New Dawn and to Bosnia, whilefielding new pieces of equipment to includethe command post of the future and the trailermounted support systems that enhance warfighting and state active duty capabilities.The 111th Eng. Bde. completed the mostchallenging year for state emergencies in overa decade, mobilizing and deploying in Januaryand February for severe snow fall and in Marchand June for flood duty. The brigade controlledoperations in both the northern and easternpanhandles, dispatching health and welfareteams to check on local citizens and deployingengineer equipment to support the Department ofHighways.During flooding in March, units workedin Greenbrier and Raleigh counties to removedebris and assist local agencies deliveringessential needs to families.Executing a second mission, the 111thEng. Bde. oversaw the return of the 115thEngineer Company from operations in Iraq. Thebrigade also provided support to the 1092ndEngineer Battalion and 153rd Public AffairsDetachment for deployments to Afghanistan andredeployment of the 753rd Explosive OrdnanceDetachment from Bosnia.During Annual Training 2010, the brigadefielded the new command post of the future withimproved communication, power generationand planning capabilities. Also, the brigadeconducted the annual Warrior Challenge that pitssquad against squad in a two-day event whereSoldiers demonstrate proficiency in troop leadingprocedures, weapons, first aid, and convoyoperations.The 111th Eng. Bde. also providedcommunity support through the innovativereadiness training program. This programbenefits both the unit and community byproviding realistic training opportunitiesfor Soldiers while completing constructionprojects at a significantly reduced cost for localcommunities. The most significant projectactively worked during 2010 was the Hurricanewater impoundment project.13

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010771st Troop Command BattalionLt. Col. David Soloninka1st Sgt. Chadwick MoneypennyThe 771st Battalion Troop Command hasoperational oversight of the 753rd ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal Company, 153rd PublicAffairs Detachment, 249th Army Band, 3664thSupport Maintenance Company, and the 1257thTransportation Company.Throughout 2010, the 771st remained thecommand and control element of the WestVirginia National Guard Chemical, Biological,Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE)Enhanced Response Force Package (CERF-P).The CERF-P’s ability to react to a CBRNEincident and assist local, state and federalagencies was validated by U.S. Army Northduring an exercise in June 2010 at CampDawson near Kingwood, W.Va. This year the771st was also selected as the National GuardBureau Region II winner for the Chief of StaffArmy Supply Excellence Award in the PropertyBook Operations category IIB.The 753rd EOD completed Kosovo Forces-11 and Kosovo Forces-12 missions, safelyredeploying soldiers in July 2010. During theOperation Joint Guardian deployment, the 753rdwas responsible for maintaining a safe andsecure environment throughout Kosovo for thecivilian population and NATO KFOR coalitiontroops. The 753rd is also postured to transitionto an expanded manning authorization next year,almost doubling the unit’s authorized manning.The 153rd Public Affairs Detachmentsuccessfully completed an Operation EnduringFreedom deployment in June 2010.Members of the 153rd were attachedto the Combined Joint SpecialOperations Task Force in Afghanistanwhere they aided in combating enemypropaganda efforts and were chargedwith completing combat camera andpublic affairs team missions.The 249th Army Band had arecord breaking year, completing72 missions, which was third in thenation for National Guard bands. The249th played a significant role in highprofilememorial services for the late SenatorRobert C. Byrd of West Virginia. A memberof the 249th also competed in the NationalGuard Army Bandsmen Junior NCO of the Yearcompetition where he was chosen as runner-up.The 3664th Support Maintenance Companyvisited Fort Pickett, Va., in 2010 to conductcompany-level maintenance functions andtraining. This year, the 3664th was selected asthe National Guard Bureau Region II Winnerfor the Chief of Staff Army Supply ExcellenceAward in the Property Book Operations categoryIIA. The maintenance company also providedsupport for many state duty missions throughoutthe year.The 1257th Transportation Companycontinues to serve as the decontaminationelement for the CERF-P. The 1257th alsoparticipated in many state duty missionsthroughout the year.14 15

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 20101092nd Engineer BattalionLt. Col. Joseph P. StephensCommand Sgt. Maj. Terry LeeThe 1092nd Engineer Battalion based inParkersburg, W.Va., provides command andcontrol over six engineer units stationed ineight locations around the state. These units are1092nd Eng. Bn. Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany; 1092nd Forward Support Companyin Point Pleasant; 115th Vertical ConstructionCompany in Clarksburg and Kingwood; 601stEngineer Support Company in Buckhannon;821st Horizontal Construction Company inSummersville and Spencer; 119th SapperEngineer Company in Moundsville andParkersburg; and the 193rd EquipmentSupport Platoon in Parkersburg.The 1092nd Eng. Bn. is deployed toAfghanistan where it has command andcontrol of six engineer companies. Theunit has excelled at providing horizontaland vertical construction missions, forceprotection, and civil military operationsin its assigned area of operations. Theunit is expected to return in Spring 2011.Earlier in the year the 115th Eng.Co. returned from a one-year northernIraq deployment in which soldiers builtlodging, dining and recreational facilitiesfor U.S. and coalition forces.The 119th Sapper Eng. Co.celebrated activation mid-2010and stands ready and poisedto exhibit its unique abilities.The unit adds 100 Soldierswhose mission is to conductmobility, counter mobility, andsurvivability missions for brigadecombat teams.The remainder of thebattalion continued to train forfull spectrum operations, whichinclude war fighting, homelandsecurity and emergency response.The 821st Eng. Co.trained on specific skills forthe Chemical, Biological,Radiological, Nuclear andHigh-Yield Explosive Enhanced ResponseForce Package (CERF-P) mission, validatingproficiency during Operation Vigilant Guard inNovember. During this exercise, 821st soldiersconducted search and extraction operations.The battalion took the lead in respondingto June flooding in the southern part of the state,providing disaster relief and recovery assistance.The 821st was also part of a larger task forcewhen the state was impacted by heavy snowfallin the winter of 2009-2010.15

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 201077th Brigade Troop CommandLt. Col. William SuverCommand Sgt. Maj. Rickie R. BrittainThe 77th Brigade Troop Command locatedin Glen Jean, W.Va., provides command andcontrol for four battalions containing 2,045Army National Guard Soldiers.The subordinate units are 2nd Battalion,19th Special Forces Group (Airborne); 1stBattalion, 150th Armored ReconnaissanceSquadron; 1st Battalion, 201st Field ArtilleryRegiment; and 151st Military Police Battalion.During flooding in May, the Brigadewas called to state duty to support “wellness”missions in Mingo and Wyoming Counties.Wellness missions consisted of establishingdistribution points for and delivery of water,food, and cleaning supplies. 77th Brigadepersonnel also provided support to the WestVirginia Joint Operations Center.The 77th Brigade Troop Commandcontinues to provide leadership, guidance andsupport to all subordinate units and familyreadiness groups as they continue to train andsupport local state or wartime missions.2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne)Lt. Col. James M. JonesCommand Sgt. Maj. Kevin L. HarryThe 2nd Battalion, 19th Special ForcesGroup (Airborne) is comprised of HeadquartersCompany, Support Company, and CompanyC from West Virginia. Company A hails fromRhode Island and Company B resides in Ohio.In 2010, the battalion deployed three SpecialForces Operation Detachment Alpha (SFODA)teams to Africa to support Operation EnduringFreedom-Trans Sahara for Joint CombinedExchanged Training (JCET) programs. OneSFODA deployed to Kenya in support of theJoint Chief of Staff Exercise Noble Piper.JCET programs are designed to allowSpecial Forces Soldiers to conduct trainingexercises jointly with host nation securityforces to assist with foreign internal defense,humanitarian operations, disaster response, andcivic projects.This program allows Special Forces soldiersto use their technical, tactical, linguistic, andcultural skills with host nation soldiers andcivilian agencies. During this year’s overseastraining events, 2/19th SFG (A) soldiers taughtsmall unit tactics, individual and heavy weaponmarksmanship, convoy operations, checkpoint/roadblock procedures and medical training toover 400 hundred soldiers in four countries.In addition to overseas training exercisesin 2010, the battalion provided Liaison Teamsto county emergency management centers andhealth and welfare teams around the state duringsnow and flood emergencies.In order to stay current on the latest tactics,techniques, and procedures, the battalionconducted sustainment training throughoutthe year in areas such as: Special ForcesAdvanced Urban Combat, Special Forces BasicCombat Course, Dive Sustainment, MountainSustainment, Military Free Fall Sustainment, andSpecial Forces Medical Sustainment.16 17

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 20101st Battalion, 150th Armored Reconnaissance SquadronLt. Col. Chris SelveyCommand Sgt. Maj. Ronald KellerThe 1st Battalion, 150th ArmoredReconnaissance Squadron picked up in 2010where it ended 2009 -- preparing to returnfrom its second deployment for Operation IraqiFreedom.During its deployment, the squadron wasbased at Camp Stryker and occupied an areasouthwest of Baghdad approximately the sizeof Rhode Island. One of the squadron’s troopsoccupied a Joint Security Station in Yusifiyahwhere U.S. Soldiers lived and worked with IraqiArmy soldiers.Soldiers of the 1-150th ARS completedmore than 2,300 combat and logistics patrols,participated in more than 30 combinedoperations with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF),and assisted ISF in the discovery and disposalof more than 150 weapons caches. The cachediscoveries resulted in more than 6,400 pieces ofmunitions being destroyed.The squadron aggressively pursuedeconomic stimulus to assist the local populationin its area of operations by using micro grantsand project funds. Types of businesses assistedincluded food and butcher shops, electronicstores, auto shops, hardware stores, restaurants,and an animal clinic.The unit also helped Iraqi communitieswith infrastructure and civics projects, includingrenovation or construction of five schools, dripirrigation systems for farming, the installation ofsolar powered streetlights for safety, water canalclearing, and training for female Iraqi securityguards.The unit’s effort during the deployment wasrecognized by the Secretary of Defense whenhe awarded the 1-150th ARS a MeritoriousUnit Citation. This citation is symbolized bya streamer hung on the Squadron Colors anda badge worn on the dress uniform of everydeployed member.After arriving in the United States, Soldiersand family members participated in severalYellow Ribbon reintegration events that offereda variety of classes on benefits and services. Inlate summer, Soldiers were recognized for theirservice and sacrifice at Freedom Salute awardceremonies throughout the state.The year closed with the 1-150th ARSreturning to individual and crew served weaponstraining and preparing to field a newer version ofthe Bradley Fighting Vehicle.17

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 20101st Battalion, 201st Field Artillery RegimentLt. Col. Clay CoatneyCommand Sgt. Maj. Bobby L. Cales1st Battalion, 201st Field Artillery Regimentis known as the oldest continuous service unit inthe Army -- the 1st West Virginia -- establishedon February 17, 1735.During 2010, the training focus for the battalion,to include the 1201st Forward SupportCompany, was on individual warrior tasks inpreparation for possible deployment.The 1201st Forward Support Company began2010 by competing in the Phillip A. Connellycompetition at Camp Dawson near Kingwood,W.Va. Unit soldiers brought home “first place”in Army Food Service in the Army NationalGuard category and were recognized for theirefforts at a ceremony in Reno, Nev. After thecompetition, FSC members concentrated onwarrior tasks and battle drills in preparation formobilization with the battalion.During Annual Training, the 201st completeda significant number of required warrior tasks,battle drills, and medical and dental preparednesstasks. Soldiers were trained in several scenariosthat included dealing with groups of agitated civliansand Improvised Explosive Device attackson convoys. Soldiers were trained on properconvoy security procedures using the VehicleConvoy Operations Trainer, Humvee Egress AssistanceTrainer, and individual and crew servedweapons qualifications. Training culminated inJuly with the battalion completing Soldier ReadinessProcessing, the final pre-mobilization task.The battalion entered active federal serviceon Sept. 13 and 463 soldiers reported to FortMcCoy, Wis., on Sept. 17 to complete mobilizationtraining. The unit is currently deployed tosupport Operation New Dawn and is scheduledto return in mid-2011.18 19

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010151st Military Police BattalionLt. Col. James P. McHughCommand Sgt. Maj. Lonnie BrysonThe West Virginia Army NationalGuard’s 151st Military Police Battalion andits subordinate company elements had aproductive and challenging year. The BattalionHeadquarters deployed in support of OperationIraqi Freedom, and the156th MP Detachment ispreparing for an EnduringFreedom deployment.Each Military Police unitis deployable by itself andis trained, equipped andprepared for dual state andfederal missions.The 151st MP Bn.deployed to Iraq with aprimary mission to conductpolice professionalizationoperations in AnbarProvince, partnering withIraqi Police at provincialand district levels. Thefocus was to provideprofessional, relevant lawenforcement training, plans and course materialthat would ensure the Iraqi police could maintainsecurity after the drawdown of U.S. forces.The battalion also assumed responsibilityfor the closure and turnover of Al-Taqaddum tothe Government of Iraq, the largest base closureoperation conducted by United States Forces-Iraq to date. This placed responsibility on thebattalion headquarters’ 83 Soldiers for the 27square kilometer base that had, in its prime,been home to 7,500 U.S. forces and the majorlogistics hub for United States Forces-West.Upon successful completion of the base turnover,the battalion relocated to Camp Ramadi andcontinued police professionalization missions.The battalion developed and implementeda Mobile Training Team plan for conductingtraining throughout the Anbar Province of Iraq,providing hundreds of hours of classroom andpractical instruction to hundreds of Iraqi Policeofficers, corrections officers, investigatorsand supervisors. The battalion was alsoresponsible for maintaining critical key leaderengagements with provincial and district chiefsof police across the province. Upon return fromdeployment, the battalion executed its logisticalrestaging plans, yellow ribbon reintegrationevents and post deployment health assessments.154th MP CompanyDuring 2010, the 154th MP Companyaccomplished many tasks, most notablycompleting the first year of training as a separateentity. The unit began the year with 30 Soldiers,including many senior members away servingother commands on overseas deployments.Despite the lack of senior personnel, the 154thMP Co. supported three state call-ups forblizzards and floods and the Martinsburg airshow. Two major accomplishments for theyear were an increase from 49 percent assignedstrength and 34 percent trained in job specialtyto 80 percent assigned strength and 53 percenttrained in job specialty.19

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010156th MP DetachmentDuring 2010, the 156th MP Detachmenttrained on First Army pre-mobilization tasksin preparation for deployment to OperationEnduring Freedom. The 156th executed anaggressive pre-mobilization training plan, and100 percent of the unit became certified onthe 32 warrior tasks, 12 battle drills and 235subtasks required by First Army.Throughout the year, 13 Soldiers also tookon additional schools to become qualified inmilitary police investigations, traffic accidentinvestigations or force protection. The 156thhas more soldiers qualified in these additionalspecialties than ever before. Military Policesoldiers from around the state volunteered todeploy with the unit. The three-week AnnualTraining at Fort Pickett, Va., consisted of convoyoperations, military operation in an urbanenvironment, and dismounted operations.The training year wrapped up with a twoweektraining session with the Fort BraggProvost Marshal’s Office and a three-day trainingevent inside a live fire shoot house.157th MP CompanyThe 157th MP Co. started 2010 near 75percent strength and lacking in senior grade andtrained soldiers to meet wartime missions. Theunit command focused on recruiting qualitySoldiers; reclassifying soldiers to fill criticalpositions; filling senior grade positions withquality, trained noncommissioned officers;and training Soldiersaggressively throughtough realistic trainingevents.Despite newrequirements forrecruiting military policeSoldiers, the 157th hasbeen outstanding, fillingthe unit to 94 percentstrength. The percent ofqualified senior gradesoldiers has grown to 80percent, and the unit hasbecome classified as readily deployable.The unit conducted the toughest and mostrealistic training possible over the last yearto prepare for wartime and homeland defensemissions. Soldiers conducted required trainingand an evaluation process to become certifiedas the West Virginia National Guard ResponseForce (NGRF), and all soldiers assigned to theNGRF have been trained and certified in nonlethalweapons. The unit conducted three live fireexercises, a field training exercise, and was theprimary security element for the 167th AW airshow.863rd MP CompanyThe focus of the 863rd Military PoliceCompany this year has been recruiting andretaining quality Soldiers and training allSoldiers to be technically and tacticallyproficient. Although the company lost manySoldiers to other unit deployments, the 863rdsaw significant increases in manning andreadiness.The unit planned and executed an essentialtask-driven training program for the company’score mission and National Guard ResponseForce mission. Training included live fireexercises, a field training exercise at Fort Pickett,Va., and certification in non-lethal weapons.During this period, the company supportedseveral state duty missions and provided securityforces for community-based missions to includeBridge Day in Fayetteville, W.Va., and the airshow in Martinsburg, W.Va.20 21

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010State Aviation CommandCol. Joseph BongiovanniThe Division of Aviation consists of threesections under the supervision of the DivisionChief or State Army Aviation Officer. The threedivisions are aviation operations, training, andstandardization branch; the aviation systemsbranch; and the aviation medical section.The State Aviation Command providesoversight of all aviation organizations withinthe West Virginia Army National Guard.Detachment 28, OSACDetachment 28, Operational Support AirliftCommand is located at Army Aviation SupportFacility #1 in Williamstown, W.Va., next to theMid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport. It consistsof one C-12 airplane and eight personnelwho provide operational support airlift to theDepartment of Defense and West VirginiaNational Guard. Det. 28 OSA recently returnedfrom a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan.AASF #1Army Aviation Support Facility #1 islocated in Williamstown, W.Va., next to theMid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport and conductsflight operations, training and maintenancefor all units assigned to the WilliamstownReadiness Center.AASF #2Army Aviation Support Facility #2 islocated in Wheeling, W.Va., next to the OhioCounty Airport and conducts flight operations,training and maintenance for all units assignedto the Ohio County Armory.Fixed Wing ArmyAviation Training SiteThe Fixed Wing Army Aviation Training21

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010Site, which has been awarded the title of“Learning Institution of Excellence” is located inBridgeport, W.Va., and is the only Army trainingsite that provides Army aviators with fixed wingtraining. This instruction is conducted in theC-23, C-12, KA300, and C-26 aircraft.C-23 Sherpa trainers provide classroomand flight training to pilots and enlisted flightengineers. The training consists of aircraft flightqualification, aircraft loading and configuration,and night operations, to include night visiongoggle flying. The C-23 Sherpa section alsoprovides training for para-drop operationsand remains the Army’s medium liftworkhorse supporting overseas contingencyoperations.FWAATS responded to increasing needfor Special Electronic Mission Aircraftpilot training by qualifying pilots in theC-12 and KA300 aircraft. Pilots undergoinitial qualification, advanced instrumentexaminer training, instructor qualificationand standardization training, and specialmission training.The C-26 section continues to supportcontingency operations, including those inAfghanistan, Colombia, and others. Pilotsare trained in initial and advanced instrumentexaminer qualification. The Air Guard C-26flight training is also conducted at the FWAATS.Over the past 18 years, the FWAATS hastrained more than 2,150 Army aircrew membersfrom all states and territories. The schoolgraduated 180 students in 2010, providing thebasics in fixed wing doctrine for the Army.772nd Troop Command (Aviation)Lt. Col. Larry A. GrahamCommand Sgt. Maj. Daniel H. LittleThe 772nd Aviation Troop Command islocated at the Williamstown Readiness Centerin Williamstown, W.Va., next to the Mid-OhioValley Regional Airport.The Battalion Headquarters is responsiblefor administrative, training, and logisticalsupport to rotary wing aviation units in theWest Virginia Army National Guard. The unit’smission is to provide trained, equipped, andready units capable of mobilizing and deployingin support of federal and state missions. Thebattalion has 12 units under its command.Company C, 1/150th Assault BattalionCompany C, 1/150th Assault Battalion islocated in Wheeling at the Ohio County Armorynext to the Ohio County Airport. The unit is a10-ship, UH-60A Blackhawk Helicopter AssaultCompany supported by one detachment fromeach of the three other support companies withinthe 1-150th Air Assault Battalion.The battalion’s federal mission is air assaultand air movement operations in the division’sarea of operations. The state mission is toprovide general aviation support to the governorand state citizens in times of emergency.The unit spent the majority of the yeartraining for a 2011 deployment to Kosovo.In addition to many other areas of expertise,Company C, 1/150th added a fire fightingcapability this year.Company C, 2/104thGeneral Support Aviation BattalionCompany C, 2/104th General SupportAviation Battalion is located in Williamstown,22 23

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010W.Va. The unit is a 12-ship, HH-60L BlackhawkHelicopter Medical Evacuation Company splitbetween West Virginia and Tennessee.The West Virginia portion of the companyhas six of the 12 HH-60L helicopters, two ofthe four Forward Support Medical EvacuationTeams, and the Company Headquarters. The unitis also supported by one detachment from eachof the three other support companies within the2/104th GSAB.The company’s federal mission is toprovide aeromedical evacuation support in thedivision’s area of operations. The state missionis to provide aeromedical evacuation and searchand rescue capability to the governor and statecitizens in times of emergency.Co. C, 2/104th soldiers proved theircapabilities during a dramatic rescue operationin February. A Navy Seahawk helicopter crashedon a remote snow-covered mountainside inPocahontas County with 17 people on board.Co. C, 2/104th helicopters located the crash siteand lowered two flight medics via hoist to carefor the injured through the night. All 17 peoplesurvived the crash.One month later, approximately half of theunit (including many of the Pocahontas Countyrescue team) were deployed on a short notice,12-month mission to Afghanistan.Detachment 1, Company B, 1/376thSecurity and Support AviationBattalionDetachment 1, Company B, 1/376thSecurity and Support Aviation Battalion islocated in Williamstown, W.Va. The unit is afour ship OH-58 Helicopter Detachment thatfalls under the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade inLincoln, Neb.The unit’s federal mission is to performcommand, control, and communications limitedair movement flights for the division. Thestate mission is to provide reconnaissance andobservation in support of local law enforcement,counter narcotic drug interdiction, and searchand rescue operations.During the year, unit members helped lawenforcement personnel locate and seize morethan 300,000 marijuana plants in the state as partof an interagency drug eradication program.Detachment B3, 834th AviationSupport BattalionDetachment B3, 834th Aviation SupportBattalion is located in Williamstown, W.Va. Theunit is currently in a reset phase following a 12-month deployment to Iraq.23

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010Unit members are responsible formaintaining the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopterand the OH-58 Kiowa helicopter, but they havethe capability to performmaintenance on allArmy helicopters.Detachment 1,131st AviationIntermediateMaintenanceCompanyDetachment 1,131st Aviation IntermediateMaintenanceCompany is located inWheeling, W.Va.The unit is asmall maintenancedetachment consisting of 20 Soldiers thatwas established in West Virginia on Sept. 1.The unit’s mission is to maintain the UH-60Blackhawk helicopter.Medical CommandLt. Col. Stephen EshenaurThe primary function of the West VirginiaArmy National Guard Medical Command isto provide healthy Soldiers that arefit for mobilization. The processesundertaken by the MedicalCommand include an annualperiodic health assessment anddental assessment for everySoldier in the WVARNG. Thepurpose of these assessments is toidentify issues that may prevent aSoldier from mobilizing.Beginning this year, dentaltreatment, at no cost to theSoldier, became available, whichfurther enhances the readiness of units.Additionally, during assessments Soldiers arecounseled on health improvement behaviorsthat can be undertaken to improve mobilizationstatus. Soldiers are immunized annually forinfluenza, Hepatitis A and B, and tetanusdiphtheria.Soldiers also receive medicaland dental screenings prior tomobilization during SoldierReadiness Processing. Due tothe diligence of MEDCOM,West Virginia has consistentlybeen recognized by mobilizationstations as a provider of Soldiers“fit to fight.”The combat lifesaver programin the state is setting the examplefor the rest of the country interms of realistic and viable trainingfor deploying Soldiers. The combatlifesaver training is consistently rated very highby attending Soldiers. This past year, CPR wasadded to the curriculum, which adds value to thestudents’ skill sets.24 25

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010197th Regimental Training InstituteCol. David L. BowmanCommand Sgt. Maj. James L. AllenThe 2010 TrainingYear was one of themost successful yearsin recent history forthe 197th Regiment.During 2010, the RTIsuccessfully achievedfull accreditation for theCavalry Scout Course,the Military PoliceCourse, the HeavyEquipment OperatorCourse and the Carpentry/Masonry Course. Theaccreditation inspections are the benchmark bywhich training institutions are measured, andthe 197th Regiment excels in this area. As aresult of its accreditation inspection, the HeavyEquipment Operator and the Carpentry/MasonryCourses received the Institution of Excellencenomination, the first such designation in theRTI’s 53-year history.During the year, the 197th Regiment trained395 National Guard, Reserve and Active DutySoldiers from 31 states and territories with agraduation rate of 100 percent. In addition tomilitary occupational specialty courses, the197th Regiment offered Officer CandidateSchool, Combat Lifesaver Course, Army BasicInstructor Course and Small Group InstructorCourse.Special Operations Detachment - Europe(SOD-E) is based at Camp Dawson W.Va., and istasked with supporting the United States SpecialOperations Command - Europe (SOCEUR).SOD-E’s primary mission is to providecommand and control of Special OperationsForces under the command of SOCEUR. Thisis a theatre-level mission in which SOD-EThe 197th Regimentcontinues to seekopportunities to growthe schoolhouse byattracting more trainingopportunities to CampDawson.In August, theNational Guard BureauTraining Divisionapproved the Regiment’srequest to teach theMilitary Police Basic NoncommissionedOfficer Course starting in 2012. A request toteach the Heavy Equipment Operator BasicNoncommissioned Officer Course is still underreview by the National Guard Bureau.Looking to the future, the 197th Regimentremains in a strong position to bring newtraining opportunities to West Virginia. Facilitiesare second to none and continue to improvewith new construction on a multipurposefacility, indoor shoot house, convoy lanesand improvements to live fire ranges. CampDawson’s upgraded facilities matched with anincrease in unit strength, four accredited coursesand the Institution of Excellence nominationposition the 197th Regiment as a valued asset tothe United States Army.Special Operations Detachment-EuropeCol. Russell A. CraneCommand Sgt. Maj. Terry Hallmembers play an integral support role. SOD-E’srapid ability to deploy on short notice and serveas a command and control element of SpecialOperations Forces has led the unit to be utilizedin support of several theatre-level missions.SOD-E members have also provided sustainedaugmentation for specific missions to SOCEURand Special Operations Command - Africa that25

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010are headquartered in Germany. SOD-E membersare able to plan and integrate themselves at thestrategic-level and also operate at the tacticallevelwhen directed.In addition to the unit’s federalmission, SOD-E members are tasked withconducting sustained operations in supportof federal and state-declared emergencies.SOD-E is organized into seven sections:Command Group, Operations, Logistics,Personnel, Intelligence, Communicationsand Staff Judge Advocate. Special Forcescareer branch Soldiers staff the commandand operations sections while branchspecificcareer trace Soldiers staff theremaining five sections. SOD-E continuesto prepare itself for an upcoming deployment in2011.Recruiting & Retention CommandMaj. John HessSgt. Maj. Larry BecherFocus and flexibility were key attributes thatmade mission year 2010 a success for the WestVirginia Army National Guard Recruiting andRetention Battalion. At the beginning of the year,the Army National Guard changed its strengthmaintenance philosophy from a focus on strengthto a focus on readiness. The effort was to recruithigh quality Soldiers into targeted positions.As a result, West Virginia met NationalGuard Bureau end strength goals and receivedseveral awards recognizing the outstanding effortof the state’s recruiting and retention staff.The Guard Recruiting Assistance Programcompleted its fifth year and continues to26 27encourage current soldiers to bring new Soldiersinto the Guard. West Virginia awarded more than$500,000 to soldiers under GRAP.The Recruit Sustainment Program, whichhelps prepare recruits for Basic Training andAdvanced Individual Training, is paying greatdividends for the state as Soldiers are performingbetter under the demands of entry-level training.West Virginia has worked diligentlyto establish a great relationship with theWest Virginia Secondary Schools ActivitiesCommission, exposing the National Guardto 76,000 high school student-athletes andadministrators throughout West Virginia.The Guard participated in more than a dozenWVSSAC-sanctioned events during the year.Recruiting and Retention also placed greateremphasis on utilizing National Mobile EventTeam assets such as NASCAR, Indy RacingLeague Car, and Patriot Chopper to promoteharmony and foster great working relationshipswith community leaders. The battalion utilizedNational Mobile Event Team assets at 34functions, generating more than 1,000 leads. Themarketing section also supported 206 communityfunctions. The battalion’s goal, simply stated,is to be embedded in local communities and beconsidered valued and contributing members.

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010West VirginiaAir National GuardThe West Virginia Air National Guard is comprised of 2,401traditional guard Airmen and a full-time support staff ofmore than 760 employees.The WVANG is organized into two wings:130th Airlift Wing in Charleston and the167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg.Our Vision:A professional, mission-ready military force prepared for thefuture, ready and fully capable of meeting all present and futuremissions of nation, state, and community.27

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010130th Airlift WingCol. Timothy L. FryeCommand Chief Master Sgt. Marshall N. Adkins“Delivering Freedom withCourage” is the motto of the 130thAirlift Wing, and Airmen fulfilled thismission and distinguished themselvesthrough exceptionally meritoriousservice this year.The 130th Airlift Wing, stationedin Charleston, W.Va., includes a WingHeadquarters staff and four groups:operations, maintenance, missionsupport and medical.Members of the Wing participatedin airlift, airdrop and air evacuationmissions in combat zones and played avital role in the rescue of 17 personnelfrom a U.S. Navy helicopter crash.The Wing also gainedadministrative control of the 167th Aero MedicalEvacuation Squadron from Martinsburg, W.Va.,creating new opportunities for state citizens.In 2010, the Wing supported severaloverseas deployments. Over 150 operations,maintenance and support personnel deployedto Afghanistan to conduct airlift, airdrop andair evacuation missions, in various locationsand environments, with five C-130 aircraft.In addition, one RC-26 aircraft providedintelligence, surveillance and reconnaissancemissions in support of national and statedirected missions. While more than 120 airmenreturned from Afghanistan in November, morethan 80 members continue to be deployed inAfghanistan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, andKyrgyzstan.The continents of Africa and Antarcticaalso hosted Wing members throughout the year.Crews and maintainers were strong participantsin Unified Response, which consisted of flyingaid and reconnaissance missions into Haitito assist with earthquake relief. This missioncontinued for more than a month.On the home front, the Wing was chosen toreceive Real Time in the Cockpit modificationsfor eight C-130s. This system will enable theWing’s aircraft to better communicate withcommand and control agencies and other warfighters. Additionally, it will enable the aircrewto utilize a moving map display at the pilot,co-pilot and navigator stations to enhancesituational awareness.28 29

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010The 130th Airlift Wingalso provides vital airtransportation for the WestVirginia National GuardChemical, Biological,Radiological, Nuclearand High-Yield ExplosiveEnhanced Response ForcePackage (CERF-P).The Wing received an“Excellent” or “MissionReady” rating on all exercisesand inspections during theyear, including those focusedon administrative compliance,logistics management andaircrew evaluations.In February, members of the 130th AirliftWing played a significant role in saving 17 livesfollowing the crash of a Navy helicopter in aremote area of West Virginia. A 130th AirliftWing crew located the downed helicopter andprovided overhead cover and communicationsfor 18 hours. The communications link wasvital due to the remoteness of the location. Fora period of time, the C-130 was the only linkthe West Virginia Joint Operations Center hadfor coordinating helicopter support and groundparties attempting to reach the crash site inadverse weather. The Wing sent a six-personSecurity Forces team to guard the crash sitefollowing the rescue of personnel.The 130th Airlift Wing continues to bea valuable partner for communities in need.During the year, the 130th responded to floodsand snow emergencies, bringing much neededrelief to state citizens.Members of the Wing had the honor andprivilege of participating in memorial servicesfor the late Senator Robert C. Byrd. More than223 Airmen were involved in some capacity.From engaging in the Global Waron Terrorism to assisting citizens of thiscountry with flood, snow and fire relief, theprofessionalism, knowledge, and technical skillsof 130th Airlift Wing personnel contributedgreatly to the fulfillment of national and stateobjectives.ConstructionThe 130th Airlift Wing began constructionon the final phase of the Aircraft MaintenanceHangar Complex. Phase One includedconstruction of the new 53,000 square footMaintenance Hangar and Shops at a cost ofapproximately $16.8 million dollars. The facility130th AW Flying OperationsC-130 hours flown: 3,677.5Combat hours: 890.8Passengers transported: 18,851Short tons of cargo airlifted: 3,541.5C-26 hours flown: 158.4Combat sorties: 826Students trained: 2229

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010will house a large bay for aircraft inspection andrepair. The adjoining area will house specializedaircraft maintenance shops.Phase Two is underway and should becompleted and the facility ready for occupancyby October 2011. The new 71,600 squarefoot fuel cell hangar is estimated to costapproximately $22 million. The fuel cell hangarwill house additional specialized maintenanceshops. The base is striving in its design to ensurethat the new hangar will meet the requirementsfor a LEED certified “Silver” building and EPA2005 energy requirements, and will be amongthe most energy efficient and environmentallyfriendly facilities in the National Guard.Two other large projects are currentlyin the planning phase – a new base entrancefrom Coonskin Drive and an improvedcommunications facility. The Coonskin Driveproject will result in the base having a secureentry for Air Force and Army National Guardmembers. The project involves construction ofa new bridge into Coonskin Park, which willgreatly enhance access to the park for the public.The communications facility is under designand, when completed, will provide a centrallylocated system for both intra-base and off-basetelephone and computer communications.167th Airlift WingCol. Roger L. NyeCommand Chief Master Sgt. John H. Alderton30 31Airmen with the 167th Airlift Wing hadtheir mettle tested in 2010 during a variety ofmissions, both at home and abroad.The Wing -- based in Martinsburg -- gearedup for an Operational Readiness Inspection atVolk Field in Wisconsin. As the Wing rampedup training for the ORI, it simultaneouslyplanned for the inaugural Thunder Over the BlueRidge air show and open house, which wouldultimately attract more than 80,000 visitors tothe base during Labor Day weekend.One hundred eight Airmen from the Wingdeployed around the world in 2010. Twenty-fivemembers of the unit’s Security Forces Squadrondeployed to Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia, while15 firefighters were dispatched to Kuwait. EightAirmen from the Force Support Squadron alsodeployed to Manas, Kyrgyzstan.In January the Wing was used as a stagingarea to deploy much needed supplies to Haitiafter an earthquake devastated the area. Airmenwere responsible for ensuring that 385,000pounds of critical life-saving supplies weredelivered to victims by military and civilianaircraft. For six days hundreds of Airmenworked around the clock in an effort to loadmedical supplies and equipment, generators,air conditioning units, tents, food and waterfor humanitarian flights to the airport in Port-

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010au-Prince, Haiti. The basewas chosen to support thismission due to its idealproximity to the NationalCapital Region.Airmen from the 167thearned a number of accoladesduring 2010. Three vied fortop honors in the nationwideAirmen of the Yearcompetition held at AndrewsAir Force Base, Md. SeniorAirman Luke A. Shambaugh,Tech. Sgt. Brandon J.Layman and Staff Sgt. GlennF. Macher III earned thatright after being selected astop Airmen in their respectivecategories during the statewidecompetition.Maj. Peter J. Gross, a senior active dutyadvisor for the C-5 conversion process, wasawarded the Bronze Star Medal for his yearlongmission in Afghanistan. Retired Lt. Col. SandraL. Duiker made the trek back to the Wing fromher home in Texas to receive the West VirginiaLegion of Merit. The former flight nurse is therecipient of two Bronze Star Medals.More than 75 Airmen were called out tosupport Operation White February when backto-backblizzards pummeled the area. Airmensaid it was the worst blizzard to hit the area in 20years but kept the base operational and helpedarea communities clear snow-covered streets.Whether helping to dig out area residentsfrom the elements or helping to educatestudents, the 167th continued in its role assistingcommunities.Airmen and their loved ones raised morethan $6,200 during the 7th annual St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospital Bike, Run, Trikeand Walk-a-Thon. Bikers, runners and walkerstackled a three-mile course around the base,while a separate course was designed for theyoung trikers who participated in the fundraiser’sinaugural event.More than 250 Airmen were honored duringthe second Hometown Heroes Salute ceremonyin December. The program is designed to honorAirmen who deployed more than 30 days sinceSept. 11, 2001.Eight members of the Wing’s Base HonorGuard helped pay tribute to the late Sen. RobertC. Byrd as he was brought to lie in state at theWest Virginia Capitol. 167th Airmen participatedin providing military honors and assisting in amemorial service for the longest serving memberof Congress. The 167th Base Honor Guard167th AW Flying OperationsC-5 hours flown: 3,000+Passengers transported: 1,685Tons of cargo airlifted: 1,333Sorties: 72831

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010participated in 25 base andcommunity presentationsthroughout the year.The 167th hosted itsopen house to coincidewith the Thunder Over theBlue Ridge air show. TheUnited States Air ForceThunderbirds and UnitedStates Army Parachute TeamGolden Knights headlined theprestigious aerial show. Thelast time the two elite teamsperformed at the Martinsburgbase was in 1992. Inaddition, spectators weretreated to several civilianaerial performances.Two of the Wing’s new hangers hosted aKids Village and the Veterans Affairs MedicalCenter’s 2010 Welcome Home American HeroesCelebration during the open house.ConstructionThree C-5 conversion projects were done orexpected to be completed in 2010.Construction of the C-5 squadron operationsbuilding was completed in July 2008 at a costof $6.7 million. The 30,000 square foot buildinghouses the Wing’s flying functions.The Wing’s new C-5 fuel cell hangar wascompleted in 2010 at a cost of $26.7 million. The80,600 square foot hangar fully encloses a C-5aircraft and provides exhaust, ventilation andbreathing air systems for repair and maintenanceof the C-5 Fuel System.The C-5 Avionics Shop is a 15,000 squarefoot addition to the west side of the generalpurpose maintenance hangar. The project,scheduled to be completed in December, willfinalize the relocation of all maintenancefunctions into one centrally controlled area.In addition, the extension and upgrade of thebase’s runway-taxiway was awarded in Octoberat a price tag of $8.1 million. The project, whichis projected to be completed in November 2011,includes mass excavation, new taxiway lighting,relocation of utilities, paving,site drainage and asphaltshoulders.Building 110, one of theoriginal buildings on base thatat one time housed nearly all ofWing’s personnel and aircraft,was turned over to contractorsin October for demolition.As the 167th Airlift Wingenters into the next decade andembraces its role as a fullyoperational C-5 Galaxy unit, theWing’s motto of “MountaineerPride Worldwide” serves as acompass to tackle any mission,anytime, anywhere.32 33

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010West Virginia National GuardHomeland DefenseJoint Task Force• Joint Interagency Trainingand Education Center• Civil Support Team• Counter Drug• CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package• Memorial Tunnel• Critical Infrastructure Protection Mission Assurance AnalysisJoint Interagency Training and Education CenterLt. Col. Randall IsomCommand Sgt. Maj. Michael LewisThe mission of the Joint InteragencyTraining and Education Center is to educate,train, and exercise Department of Defense andjoint intergovernmental, interagency, and multinationalspectrum partners in conjunction withon-going homeland defense operations. The unitalso executes defense support to civil authoritiesand homeland defense missions as directed bythe Department of Defense and the NationalGuard Bureau.The U.S. Army approved theJITEC concept plan and published anauthorization document establishingthe JITEC as an active NationalGuard unit in February 2010. A publicceremony was conducted on Sept. 11,2010, to introduce the new unit. TheJITEC is a Title 32 National Guardtraining and education organization.The JITEC supports civil-militarytraining and education utilizing acadre of military and civilian subjectmatter experts for homeland defenseand civil support activities in fourfocus areas: Chemical, Biological,Radiological, Nuclear, High YieldExplosives; Critical infrastructureProtection; Continuity of Operations/Continuityof Government; and Information Sharing.As a national homeland security capability,the JITEC provides training to active andreserve military components, intergovernmentaland interagency partners, and emergencymanagement and first-responders focused oncivil support and emergency preparedness.The JITEC training and operational33

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010capability is based at three locations in WestVirginia -- Camp Dawson near Kingwood; theSt. Albans Readiness Center; and the MemorialTunnel Training Complex near Gallagher, W.Va.The JITEC’s core CBRNE capabilitiesare found at the Center for National Response,which operates the Memorial Tunnel TrainingComplex. The Tunnel was originally a 2,800foot, two-lane interstate highway tunnel, andis now a unique training facility that providesseveral scenarios: post-blast rubble event;subway station and trainmishaps; weapons of massdestruction laboratories;highway WMD hazardousmaterial incident; a cave and abunker complex; and a confinedspace emergency egress trainer.The CNR staff additionallyconducts full-scale exercisesthroughout the United Statesand its territories for militaryand civilian first respondersutilizing mobile training teams.The CBRNE TrainingBattalion is tasked withtraining and evaluating 17CBRNE Enhanced ResponseForce Packages and 10 Homeland ResponseForces, and additionally provides scenariobasedtraining for 57 National Guard Weaponsof Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams.JITEC additionally provides support to nationalexercises that seek to improve command andcontrol and operational relationships withinternal, regional civilian, federal, and militarypartners.JITEC’s Critical Infrastructure ProtectionBattalion provides operational support to theDefense Industrial Base, Defense ContractingManagement Agency, and the Department ofHomeland Security to conduct vulnerabilityassessments on high consequence criticalinfrastructure. JITEC is the lead entity forsupport to the Super Bowl, World Series andG-20 Summit.Since its inception, the JITEC has trainedmore than 94,500 military and civilian firstresponders in CBRNE operations; conductedmore than 1,600 training exercises; andperformed 24 CERF-P external evaluations.Additionally, the JITEC has conducted about200 vulnerability assessments on criticalinfrastructure in 30 states, including recentvulnerability assessments in support of the SuperBowl and the Presidential Inauguration. JITECstaff has also conducted 22 training courses in 16states, providing training to more than 500 stateand local infrastructure protection planners, firstresponders and emergency managers.34 35

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 201035th Civil Support Team (WMD)Maj. Darrin WillardSgt. 1st Class Brian BurnsThe 35th Civil Support Team (Weaponsof Mass Destruction) is located in St. Albans,W.Va. The CST’s mission is to support civilauthorities at a domestic Chemical, Biological,Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE)incident site by identifying agents andsubstances, assessing current and projectedconsequences, advising on response measures,and assisting with appropriate requests foradditional state and federal support.The CST consists of 22 full-time andseven traditional Army and Air National Guardmembers assigned to 14 different specialties.The CST adds value to communities byproviding unique military capabilities, expertiseand technologies to assist civil authorities inpreparing for and responding to a CBRNEsituation. This unit is available 24 hours aday, 7 days a week to the Governor for rapiddeployment for response operations andenhances local and state capabilities.During 2010, the 35th Civil Support Teamcompleted more than 50 missions. Among themwere standby support for the State of the UnionAddress and the State of the State Address. InApril, the team was on standby for the GlobalNuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C.In July, the team provided operationalsupport for the Professional Golf Association’sInaugural Greenbrier Classic in White SulphurSprings, W.Va. The 35th CST also participatedin Talon Shield and Vigilant Guard, twonational-level, multi-agency homeland securityexercises. Additionally, team members providedsupport for Bridge Day and other festivalsaround the state.The 35th CST (WMD) conducted more than20 national and state training exercises, severalof which included local emergency responders.In October, the team underwent a StandardizedEvaluation Assistance Team inspection toevaluate overall business practices. Theevaluation score placed the CST in the “Band ofExcellence” among CSTs nationally.The 35th CST remains trained and equipped,committed always to excellence, and a leaderin readiness among the 57 Civil Support teamsacross the country. The unit continues to supportthe homeland defense mission, living by itsmotto --“PRET TOUJOURS PRET” - Ready,Always Ready!35

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010West Virginia National Guard CounterdrugA $3.2 million budget allowed the WestVirginia National Guard Counterdrug programto add value and contribute to quality of lifein our communities through Drug Supply andDemand Reduction Programs. For 2010, theWest Virginia National Guard Counterdrugprogram completed 172 missions. This resultedin removing millions of dollars worth of illegaldrugs from communities and educating WestVirginia’s youth on the negative effects of illegaldrugs, alcohol and tobacco.The Supply Reduction Program includesinterdiction teams, the West Virginia ArmyNational Guard Counterdrug Aviation Unit,RC-26 fixed wing aerial reconnaissance aircraft,and intelligence/case support to law enforcementagencies (LEA). Criminal analysts contributedto 175 arrests and seizures of more than $1.8million dollars in property and drugs.Aviation and ground reconnaissance teamsassisted the Drug Demand Reduction Programby providing presentations on the negativeeffects of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal druguse. At these events, anti-drug presentationsand static displays of military equipment wereoffered to capture theaudience’s attention and topromote a healthy, drug freelifestyle.Aviation logged inexcess of 1,116 hours insupport of law enforcementagencies assigned todomestic marijuanaeradication. This aggressiveprogram resulted in theseizure of over 380,000plants with a street valueof more than $960 million.Ground reconnaissancealso contributed by addingseizures totaling $4.2 millionin property and drugs. TheRC-26 program conducted120 hours of observation,reconnaissance, and trainingin support of LEA operationsduring the fiscal yearThe Drug Demand Reduction Program is amember of the Governor’s W.Va. Partnership toPromote Community Well-Being and an activepart of the Governor’s Comprehensive StrategicPlan to Address Substance Abuse in WestVirginia. DDR provided support to more than100 community-based organizations, educationalinstitutions, and coalitions throughout the state.DDR also conducted the 43rd annual YouthLeaders Camp, which promotes leadership,civic duty, and the power of positive choicesfor youth ages 15-18. DDR supported KidsKamp, held at Camp Dawson near Kingwood,W.Va., for dependents of West Virginia NationalGuard members. The purpose of this camp isto promote self-esteem, leadership and drugawareness for children ages 9-15.Utilizing the evidence-based Stay on TrackProgram, DDR taught in nine middle schoolsand reached more than 4,200 Mountain Statestudents. The program’s primary anti-drug themewas well received by students and faculty alike,resulting in its continuation in fiscal year 2011.36 37

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010Special Programs and ActivitiesWest Virginia National GuardFacilities Management OfficeThe Construction and Facilities ManagementOffice supports the West Virginia Army NationalGuard by constructing and maintaining allfacilities and training areas owned by the Stateof West Virginia. The WVARNG’s MasterPlan for facilities development, Facilities XXI,recommends the location of future facilitiesbased on force restructuring initiatives, recruitingobjectives, changing demographics, distributionof units and the condition of existing facilities.Since 1995, Facilities XXI resulted in theacquisition of more than one million squarefeet of existing facilities, with a value of almost$183 million, vacated by other tenants. Anaggressive construction campaign, as detailedbelow, complements these acquisitions. Aprimary consideration in the development andmethodology of Facilities XXI has been savingsto the state of West Virginia by consolidatingarmories, partnering with other reservecomponents and/or local agencies, building onfederal land, or trading existing facilities fordevelopable land. Since 1995, these efforts haveresulted in a savings of almost $95 million to thetaxpayers of West Virginia. Future savings areexpected to reach $40 million over the next 10years.Projects completed in 2010 ($23.5 mil)• $1.5 million rappelling tower/leadershipreaction course and appurtenant facilities atCamp Dawson• $2 million addition to the Huntington tri-37

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010state Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC)• $4.9 million addition to the GassawayArmory• $13.9 million ChalleNGe Academy at CampDawson• four pre-engineered buildings at a cost of$1.2 millionProjects underway in 2010 ($165 mil)• $70.6 million transformation of theRegional Training Institute into the Robert C.Byrd Joint Interagency Training and EducationCenter at Camp Dawson• $2 million project to improve Camp Dawsonsecurity by updating the access control point• $11.8 million multi-purpose building atCamp Dawson for indoor recreation, additionalclassroom space• Two range projects consisting of a $2.4million indoor shoot-house and a $5 millionModified Record Fire range at Camp Dawson• $2.5 million Family Readiness Center at theCharleston headquarters complex• $4 million Child Care Center at theCharleston complex• $4.2 million, 16,000 square foot additionto the St. Albans armory to upgrade HVACsystems, improve utility and fire services, andadd administrative, classroom, storage andsupply areas• New Armed Forces Reserve Centersauthorized by the 1995 Base Realignment andClosure Act. State funds were added to theMillwood and Fairmont projects to expandfacilities for civic/local use centers.m Fairmont - $25.8 millionm Elkins - $15.4 millionm Millwood - $21.5 million -- will be jointlyoperated with the United States Army ReserveProjects planned to 2015 ($267 mil)• Emergency power generation and infrastructureupgrades around the state• Readiness Centers at Morgantown, Moorefield,Buckhannon, Logan, and Parkersburg• United States Property and Fiscal Office andField Maintenance Shop at Buckhannon jointArmy and Air National Guard Armed ForcesReserve Center at the Martinsburg Airbase• Parachute Rigging Facility at Morgantown• Joint State Operations Center in Charleston• Expansion of the Bridgeport Fixed WingArmy Aviation Training Site.Throughout the next 10 years newconstruction is planned to support theWVARNG’s vision and growth, improveinfrastructure, stimulate economic development,improve unit readiness, and provide a solidfoundation for the future.Surface Maintenance OfficeThe Surface Maintenance Office directs andadministers surface maintenance programs andmaintenance operations for the West VirginiaArmy National Guard through a full-time staff ofmilitary and contract service personnel workingin 10 maintenance facilities.Maintenance shops supporting ArmyGuard units are located in Eleanor, Kingwood,Moundsville, Parkersburg, Buckhannon, GlenJean, Summersville and Kenova.A special maintenance operation, the SpecialForces equipment pool, commonly referred toas the parachute rigger shop, supports airborneoperations by Special Forces units in WestVirginia, as well as those from Ohio, Maryland,Rhode Island, and other units in the northeasternregion of the United States.Communications and Electronics Commandbrought a long-term generator reset program tothe Point Pleasant maintenance facility, whichemploys 35 contractors. This program supportsactive Army units and National Guard units thathave returned from service in Iraq or Afghanistanand need power generation equipment repaired.CECOM also contracted with the ArmyGuard to provide Basic Issue Items for all linesof generators produced by Letterkenny ArmyDepot.38 39

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010West Virginia Army National Guardequipment that returns from deployment is resetat the Combined Support Maintenance Shop.The state Surface Maintenance Officeand subordinate shops were certified to ISO9001:2008 standards in August 2008. WestVirginia has the distinction as the only statewith its maintenance activities internationallycertified. With the ISO certification theWVARNG can partner with Army MaterialCommand to support the logistics war fightwhile growing great jobs in West Virginia.Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy“A second-chance education doesnot mean a second-rate education,”stated West Virginia Adjutant GeneralAllen E. Tackett, as he described WestVirginia’s commitment to youth duringthe official ribbon cutting ceremonyfor the new Mountaineer ChalleNGeAcademy building in October.The new 45,000 square footeducational complex houses nine stateof-the-artclassrooms, three computerlabs, a gymnasium with fitness room,complete kitchen/dining facilities,cadet medical clinic, staff offices andlogistical area.The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy isworking to be the “first choice” program foracademically at-risk students. Recognized asa special alternative education program by theW.Va. Department of Education and availableto teens from all 55 counties, the Academy ispart of the GED Option Pilot Program. Thiscooperative designation makes it easier forpublic schools to “reclaim” students who attendChalleNGe.The Academy offers a safe, secure,structured training environment for volunteeryouth who strive to improve their life, enhancetheir future, and who are ultimately better forhaving the ChalleNGe experience. There is noother program or school in the state that offers aneducational opportunity with military structureand a mentoring component as part of the “wholeperson” concept.The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy hasgraduated 2,198 students in 34 classes.ChalleNGe Statistics41 percent enter the workforce19 percent join the Armed Forces16 percent attend vocational training11 percent return to high school11 percent attend college39

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010The West Virginia STARBASE Academyis a Department of Defense funded academicoutreach program for fifth-grade students inKanawha and Berkeley counties. Througha highly interactive five-day curriculum,STARBASE seeks to steer students towardcareers in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics related fields.STARBASE offers a minimum of 1,200hours of classroom contact and conducts morethan 50 academies each year.This year, more than 1,200 fifth-gradestudents attended STARBASE. Since theprogram began in 2001, more than 11,000students have participated. Including outreachprograms, W.Va. STARBASE reached more than2,000 West Virginia youth in 2010.The West Virginia National Guard FamilyPrograms office continued to see tremendousgrowth and development during 2010. The officeis now supported by more than 30 professionals.The Family Program Office supports allbranches of service, providing a multitude ofprograms. Branch partnerships allow this officeto collaborate and coordinate vital resourcesduring a high operational tempo deploymentschedule. We are proud to feature highlightsfrom several programs, as follows:STARBASEFamily Programs40 41STARBASE started several new initiativesin 2010 that were designed to strengthen andmodernize the core curriculum, to increaseparental involvement, and to reach morestudents through innovative outreach programs.The program adopted and implemented a newcurriculum that places greater emphasis onSTEM-related concepts.To increase parental involvement,STARBASE staff developed four “Hands-On Homework” kits that afford children theopportunity to engage parents in the learningprocess. STARBASE also began offeringa series of events called “STEM nights”through which STARBASE alumni and theirparents were able to return to STARBASE andparticipate in hands-on activities.• Family Assistance Centershave a primary mission to provideinformation, referrals and supportto military service members andfamilies. This year, the FACsreported more than 100,713 cases.Top issues included financial,communication, counselor support,community outreach and resources,property and household issues, andTricare.• The Child and Youth Programserves children ages 3 to 18,creating a community supportnetwork for military youth whileproviding safe, healthy, educationaland recreational activities. During2010, CYP provided Living in the NewNormal, a two-day training led by a team fromMilitary Child Educational Coalition hosting 42counselors, social workers, military personnel,and staff members focused on the experienceof military children during deployment. TheProgram also hosted the first Youth Symposiumwhere 17 Military Teens participated in SparksTraining in collaboration with the West VirginiaAdolescent Health Initiative Program.

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010• The mission of the Family ReadinessSupport Assistance Program is to maintain thecontinuity, stability, and resiliency of FamilyReadiness Groups as units undergo changes involunteers and leadership. The FRSA programcoordinated with the West Virginia Air and ArmyNational Guard to host mobilization ceremoniesand homecomings for 2,050 Soldiers.• West Virginia National Guard ReligiousSupport Teams provide spiritual, moral andethical leadership across the full spectrum ofoperations, while assisting commanders inensuring the right of free exercise of religion.This year, chaplains provided eight StrongBonds marriage enrichment events, supported14 deployment cycle briefs for units and FamilyReadiness Groups, and deployed six RSTs.• Operation Military Kids supports childrenof deployed National Guard, Reserve and ActiveDuty Soldiers. One component of OMK isReady, Set, Go! training, a facilitated workshopdesigned to develop local support networksof youth workers, educators, counselors andcommunity service agencies. The trainingoffers an insight into military culture andthe deployment cycle, and suggests ways tounderstand the needs of and provide supportto military kids and their families throughcommunity resources.• The Yellow Ribbon Program providesinformational events to service members andfamilies of all military components. Amongthe services offered are one or two-day eventsdesigned to provide a venue for learning aboutbenefits and entitlements. The program isdedicated to providing assistance during eachphase of the deployment cycle to ensure thesuccess of every service member. This year, theYellow Ribbon Team provided 15 events to morethan 980 military family members.• Military OneSource offers free, convenient,24 hour per day, 7 days per week access toconfidential resource and referral support forservice members and their families in orderto improve the quality of their lives and theeffectiveness of the military community. During2010, OneSource provided Outreach to everybranch of service, touching the lives of 1,503service and family members.• All mobilizing National Guard and Reserveunits received Tricare briefings for servicemembers and their families. Tricare provided43 detailed briefings about program eligibility,enrollment instructions for various Tricareoptions, costs for care, and dental/pharmacybenefits. In addition, the program providedphone and email support to 1,079 service andfamily members.• The mission of Survivor Outreach Servicesis to expand and improve services to survivors,improve responsiveness and streamline theassistance process for Families. SOS is a holisticand multi-agency approach to delivering servicesto survivors at the garrison and communitiesclosest to where they live.This year, SOS worked with CareNet“Caring Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” and EasternStar Fallen Warriors Project identifying 34families of fallen Soldiers. Eastern Star gaveCareNet a $30,000 grant to be distributed inequal parts to the 34 surviving families. SOSalso worked to enhance relationships withVeterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion,Gold Star Moms, Inc., Veterans Affairs RegionalOffices and Medical Center, Veterans OutreachTeam, and WV Division of Veterans Affairs,41

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010Employer Support of the Guard and ReserveEmployer Support of the Guard and Reservewas established in 1972 to promote cooperationand understanding between Reserve componentmembers and their civilian employers. ESGR isthe lead Department of Defense organization forthis mission.The West Virginia State Committee iscomprised of nearly 50 volunteers from all partsof the state who strive to support employers andservice members. It is the mission of ESGR togain and maintain support from all public andprivate employers for the men and women of theNational Guard and Reserve and, when calledupon, to provide trained mentors to informallymediate employment issues.ESGR recognizes employers who go aboveand beyond in their support of service memberswith a Patriot Award. In 2010, more than 300Safety and Occupational Healthstate employers received Patriot Awards, and theGreenbrier County sheriff went on to become afinalist for a national award.W.Va. ESGR conducted a boss lift onApril 1 for members of the Leadership KanawhaValley class of the Charleston Area Alliance. Itwas an exhilarating day for the 40 class membersas they experienced educational events thatsolidified their respect for members of W.Va.National Guard and for the value and economicimpact the National Guard has on the localeconomy.ESGR was also very active in localChamber of Commerce activities in LoganCounty and Morgantown that included a visit byChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. MikeMullen and the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge airshow in Martinsburg.The mission of the West Virginia ArmyNational Guard Safety and Occupational HealthProgram is to preserve war fighting capabilitiesand protect force readiness through OccupationalSafety and Health Administration training. Thegoal is to provide a safe workplace and healthyenvironment for all personnel, on or off duty.Programs incorporate family safety with Soldiersafety.The West Virginia Army National Guardrecently received a Safety Award Plaque fromthe National Guard Bureau for 10 consecutiveyears of operating motor vehicles with noClass A or Class B accidents. Only three statesreceived such an honor this past year.The Safety and Occupational Health Officeconducted 45 safety and health inspectionsduring 2010 and conducted 30-hour First LineSupervisors’ and 10-hour Safety Officers OSHAtraining courses. The Army National Guard isalso participating in the Occupational Safetyand Health Administration Volunteer ProtectionProgram.A nationally-recognized program that haspaid big dividends to the WVARNG is theMotorcycle Safety Awareness Program. TheWVARNG has 28 Rider Coaches who haveprovided training to more than 600 Soldiers,employees and family members. Motorcyclesafety training is conducted around the state.During 2010, the Safety Office conductednine Basic Riders Training Courses, oneExperienced Rider Course, two Sport BikeRiders Courses and three Rider CoachPreparation Course. The WVARNG has twoSoldiers who are Certified Motorcycle BasicCourse Train the Trainer Instructors and arein constant demand to teach for other statesand the National Guard Bureau. We feel thisreinforces our position as the premier MotorCycle Safety Program in the Army NationalGuard.The motorcycle programs are just oneexample of how the WVARNG Safety andOccupational Health Offices provide safe andhealthy workplaces for soldiers, employees andtheir families, thereby preserving war fightingcapabilities and improving force readiness andour capacity to meet the tactical and operationalrequirements of state and federal missions.42 43

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010The West Virginia Army National Guardparticipated in the Annual Army Communitiesof Excellence Program in 2010 to completean in-depth self assessment of processes andperformance outcomes. Because the WestVirginia Army National Guard won the OverallFirst Place Award in 2008, the state was noteligible to compete for the award in 2009, yetsoldiers continued to conduct an intense annualanalysis of overall performance and implementimprovement initiatives.To sustain the effort toward continuousimprovement, a portion of the 2008 ACOEAward funds were used to train Lean Six SigmaGreen and Black Belts. Today, the state has nineLean Six Sigma Black Belts, 23 Lean Six SigmaBlack Belts, and 44 Lean Six Sigma Green Beltsthat are completing leader-chartered projects.As part of the Army Communities ofExcellence quest for continuous improvement,West Virginia Adjutant General Allen Tackettchartered and launched the Center forInnovation and Excellence to address areasidentified in feedback reports and aggressivelydrive innovation, organizational learning, andmeaningful improvement throughout the W.Va.Guard. The Center is a unique approach toorganizational improvement that goes beyonda “council” forum. The mission of the Centeris to coordinate daily activities to strengtheninnovation and performance excellence.Center personnel promote the use of effectivemanagement systems and improvement toolsincluding the Baldrige Criteria, ACOE and LeanSix Sigma.The Guard’s former vision, “CitizenSoldiers at their best …”, served as a strategicfocus for more than 14 years. During the October2009 Strategic Planning Workshop, seniorleaders determined that a new Soldier-focusedvision was needed. The new “Fort West Virginia”vision is aimed at providing all Soldiers, Airmen,families, and retirees with benefits, services,facilities, and support afforded to their ActiveDuty counterparts.In 2010, the West Virginia Army NationalGuard was again eligible to compete in theACOE Award Program and was selected asone of four top states to receive a site visit todetermine the Overall Winner.The Overall ACOE Winner will beannounced in the spring of 2011.WVARNG ACOE Performance Excellence Awards2000 - Bronze 2nd Place2001 - Bronze 3rd Place2002 - Silver 2nd Place2003 - Honorable Mention2004 - Gold 3rd Place2005 - Bronze 1st Place2006 - Honorable Mention2007 - Bronze 1st place2008 - Overall 1st Place2009 - Not Eligible to Compete (Prior Year Winners)43

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010Major General Allen E. Tackett“A Soldier’s general ...”“Created generational change in National Guard & West Virginia”• Developed West Virginia’s Joint InteragencyTraining and Education Center (JITEC)u described in a 2001 U.S. News & World Reportas someone who could soon be “the nation’s defactochief of antiterror preparedness”• Grew WVNG from 24th in nation in readiness to1st in 18 monthsu has been at or near top for 15 years• Increased full-time employment from less than1,000 to nearly 2,500• Secured nearly $800million to:• Often says proudestu replaced outdatedaccomplishment is the state“... the greatest generalarmoriestuition assistance programu built JITEC at Campusince Hannibal!”43 percent of GuardDawson, Memorial Tunnelmembers have a degree or are inand St. Albans Armory-- the late Senator Robert C. Byrd college vs 15 percent state averageu converted MartinsburgAir National Guard base for• Directed NG response forC-5smore than 80 state emergenciesu built new hangars/acquired ramp space toprotect 130th Airlift Wing from Base Realignment and • Oversaw deployment of more than 10,000 WVNGClosuremembers since 9/11• Acquired $2.8 million federal investment in W.Va.during tenureu increased from $87 million in 1995 to $400million in 2010• Served five governors of both political parties• Currently, longest-serving adjutant general in thenation and longest-serving in West Virginia historyA legacy of service ...January 20, 1963 44 45 to January 31, 2011

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