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New Guard Air Chief Flying Into Role

At the end of July, newly promoted Brig. Gen. David Cochran assumed command of the West Virginia Air National Guard. He is the Assistant Adjutant General - Air and he is the second African American to hold that position in the state’s history.

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World War II-Era Explosive Brought to Martinsburg Air Base, Prompts Evacuation

Residents and businesses in the southern part of Martinsburg were encouraged to evacuate Monday afternoon, after a resident brought an explosive device to…

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W.Va. National Guard Names First African-American General

For the first time, an African-American now holds the title of general in the West Virginia National Guard. The Guard hosted a ceremony to mark the…

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New C-17 Training Facility to Open at 167th Airlift Wing

The 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg celebrates the official opening of its C-17 Training System Facility Thursday, September 24, 2015.At this new…

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167th Airlift Wing to Get Eight C-17 Aircrafts

Thursday, September 25th marks the end of an era for the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg. The National Guard unit is getting the first of eight C-17…

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