The West Virginia National Guard is a part of the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. It comprises the West Virginia Army National Guard and the West Virginia Air National Guard.
The leadership of the West Virginia National Guard includes:
- Adjutant General: Major General James A. Hoyer
- Directer, Joint Staff: Brigadier General David Buckalew, USAF
- Assistant Adjutant General for Army: Brigadier General Charles Veit
- State Enlisted Leader: CSM Lawrence R. Vance
Read more about West Virginia National Guard: West Virginia Army National Guard, West Virginia Air National Guard
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