West Virginia Army National Guard
- West Virginia Army National Guard
The West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) has 38 units and activities stationed in 22 counties throughout West Virginia and overseas.Fact|date=July 2008 WVARNG currently has units supporting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo.
The WVARNG plays a key role, in the defense of our country and interests around the world. Together with active military forces, the WVARNG is supporting activities as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Homeland Security, and supporting peace keeping missions in Kosovo.
Mission
The WVARNG has a three-fold mission:Fact|date=July 2008(a) Federal Mission - As a Reserve Component of the Army, maintain combat ready units and Soldiers who are available to mobilize in support of the National Military Strategy; (b) State Mission - Provide organized, trained and equipment units to protect life and property and to preserve peace, order and public safety when ordered by the governor; and (c) Community Mission - To add value to the communities in which we live, work and serve.
External links
* [http://www.wv.nbg.army.mil WV Army National Guard homepage]
* [http://www.753EOD.com 753rd EOD CO, WV-ARNG] An Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit.
* [http://www.wv.ngb.army.mil/dawson Camp Dawson] , near Kingwood, WV
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