@jimdseward "This moment of silence, and lowering of the flags, is one small way to demonstrate our gratitude, our respect, and our support during this painful and heartbreaking time," said @wvgovernor

@jimdseward The members of the WVNG lowered the flags to half-staff and gathered for a moment of silence at 2:15 p.m., to honor their service and to stand with their families, friends, and every Soldier and Airman who served beside them. #OneGuard #PressOn

Today, we honor Staff Sgt. Wolfe and Spc. Beckstrom, both attacked while carrying out their mission in Washington, D.C., Nov. 26; with Spc. Beckstrom passing Nov. 27th of her injuries. @jimdseward

“On behalf of Gov. Morrisey & WVNG, I extend my condolences to Spc. Beckstrom’s family, friends, and fellow Guardsmen. We grieve alongside them and honor her memory by carrying forward her commitment to service and excellence,” said MG Seward, https://t.co/tQ5LhqG1gU. TAG.

We are devastated to confirm the death of our own, Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot in the line of duty near the Farragut Square Metro Station Wednesday. Spc. Beckstrom was pronounced dead at MedStar Washington Hospital on Nov. 27, by wounds incurred during the shooting.

A Message from Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard.

More than 100 Soldiers and Airmen completed their rotation supporting Operation D.C. Safe and Beautiful and were welcomed home by leadership on Nov. 17, 2025. #PressOn #OneGuard #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

The WVNG is extending support to #DCSafeandBeautiful mission to Dec 31.    @wvgovernor has authorized WVNG members to volunteer for continued service in support of @POTUS initiative and will re-evaluate extending the mission every quarter through FY26.  https://t.co/16ST29p34Z

Last week was National Nurse Practitioner Week, and we recognized three medical providers from the 130th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, who served on Joint Task Force–District of Columbia. #PressOn #OneGuard  #NationalNursePractitionerWeek

This weekend we honored Chaplain Lt. Col. Joe Ward during his retirement ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia, Nov. 14, 2025. We thank him for his service to our state and our force. #PressOn #OneGuard #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

Roughly 50 #WVNG Soldiers and Airmen pushed themselves through the #NorwegianFootMarch military endurance event in @ClendeninWV on Saturday. 📷 https://t.co/SzNrupzN5V

WVNG Soldiers are stepping off this morning on the state's second annual Norwegian Ruck March. The 18.6 mile course will test endurance, discipline and readiness as they push toward the goals of showing up ready, staying focused and finishing strong.   #PressOn

Earlier today, members of the @WVNationalGuard assisted the @MountaineerFood Bank to distribute over 12,000 lbs. of food to more than 270 families at the Doddridge County Park as part of #OperationFeedingFamilies. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #OneGuard #PressOn @jimdseward @WVGovernor

Earlier today, West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. James Seward, served as the Grand Marshal for the annual Ripley Veterans Day Parade & Celebration. #VeteransDay #SelflessSacrifice #RememberThem #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #PressOn @jimdseward  @wvgovernor

We honor all who served-we honor their dedication to protect the freedoms we hold dear. The WVNG stands beside every veteran who answered the call to defend our nation. Thank you for your service, your strength, and your commitment to our country #VeteransDay #PressOn @jimdseward

The West Virginia National Guard joined forces with Facing Hunger Food Bank and Fort Gay Food Pantry volunteers to help provide food assistance to families in need in Fort Gay, West Virginia, on Nov. 6, 2025. #PressOn  #OneGuard #WVStrong

The @WVNationalGuard continues to support food bank & pantry operations throughout the Mountain State. On Friday alone, the WVNG delivered more than 80,000 lbs of food to 12 different locations.  #OperationFeedingFamilies  #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #PressOn @jimdseward @wvgovernor

WVARNG members rendered aid to a civilian who collapsed near the Smithsonian Metro area while on a presence patrol for the #SafeAndBeautiful mission in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2025. #PressOn #OneGuard #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere @jimdseward @WVGovernor

U.S. Airmen with the WVNG 130th Airlift Wing delivered assistance checks to food pantries across the state on Nov. 2. The WVNG’s support follows the federal government shutdown, impacting SNAP benefits for more than 300,000 West Virginians.  #OperationFeedingFamilies

West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward joined Soldiers supporting a food distribution mission at Roane County High School in Spencer on Sunday. #PressOn #OneGuard #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #OperationFeedingFamilies #WVNG #CommunitySupport