Graphics by Denise Lewis | 56th Fighter Wing | 09.27.2022
Remembering the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. The attacks were a series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks that were committed by militants associated with the Islamic extremist network al-Qaeda against the United States of America. A day that we will never forget. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Denise Lewis)...
Graphics by Denise Lewis | 56th Fighter Wing | 09.27.2022
Suicide Prevention Month is observed every September to raise awareness about suicide is a serious public health problem by spreading the word, recognizing warning signs, and identifying treatment options. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Denise Lewis)...
Graphics by Staff Sgt. Justin Hough | 153rd Public Affairs Detachment | 09.26.2022
A boot display to honor those lost during service is a part of the 2022 Gold Star Families’ Retreat which took place at Camp Dawson, W.Va. September 23-25. The Gold Star Families’ retreat is hosted each year by the WVNG to honor the service and sacrifice of Gold Star Families - those whose family member had died in the course of military service. This was the first retreat since 2019, due......
Graphics by Staff Sgt. Justin Hough | 153rd Public Affairs Detachment | 09.26.2022
A mother and daughter remember their airmen as they look upon the ceremonial boot display as part of the 2022 Gold Star Families’ Retreat which took place at Camp Dawson, W.Va. September 23-25. The Gold Star Families’ retreat is hosted each year by the WVNG to honor the service and sacrifice of Gold Star Families - those whose family member had died in the course of military service. This......
Graphics by Staff Sgt. Justin Hough | 153rd Public Affairs Detachment | 09.26.2022
The parents of EW1 Kevin S. Rux stand in honor and remembrance of their son as the Navy song plays during the Sunday morning ceremony as part of the 2022 Gold Star Families’ Retreat, September 23-25, 2022....
Graphics by Staff Sgt. Justin Hough | 153rd Public Affairs Detachment | 09.26.2022
Brady Rhodes of Hurricane, W. Va., father of Spc. William Rhodes (10th Mountain Division), is presented the Honor and Remembrance Flag as part of the Sunday morning ceremony at the conclusion of the 2022 Gold Star Families’ Retreat, September 23-25, 2022....
Graphics by Staff Sgt. Justin Hough | 153rd Public Affairs Detachment | 09.26.2022
Current WVNG servicemembers, their family members and Gold Star families prepare for the memorial walk and run as part of the 2022 Gold Star Families’ Retreat which took place at Camp Dawson, W.Va. September 23-25....
Graphics by Staff Sgt. Justin Hough | 153rd Public Affairs Detachment | 09.26.2022
Maria and Annalise Riggle participate in rappelling as part of the Gold Star Families’ Retreat at Camp Dawson, W.Va. September 23-25, 2022 Maria attends annually in honor and remembrance of her husband, Cpl. Daniel Mehringer....
