2006 WVNG Annual Report PDF - West Virginia Army National Guard

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2006ORGANIZATION AND VISION OF THEWEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARDWest Virginia Army National GuardThe West Virginia Army National Guard is authorized 3,708 soldiers has 4,344 assignedand has a full-time support staff of 336 federal civil service employees, 337active duty military personnel, 355 state employees, and 28 contract workers.The WVARNG is organized into a Troop Command Brigade, anEngineer Brigade, a Regional Training Institute and an Army TrainingSite. These units are located in 36 communities throughout thestate.Our Vision:Citizen soldiers at their best......a vital part of America’s force...well trained and equipped...committed to excellence in serving our communities,our state, and our nation...The West Virginia Army National GuardWest Virginia Air National GuardThe West Virginia Air National Guard is authorized 2,356 personnel, has 2,268 assigned,a full time support staff of 550 federal civil service technicians and 161 activeguard/reserve (AGR) personnel. The Commander and Chief of Staff is BrigadierGeneral Terry L. Butler. The Assistant Adjutant General for Air isBrigadier General Loda R. Moore. The State Command ChiefMaster Sergeant is Chief Master Sergeant Ronald D. Bowe.These individuals form the nucleus of the command group forthe Air National Guard in this state.The WVANG is organized into two wings: the 130th AirliftWing based in Charleston and the 167th Airlift Wing based inMartinsburg.Our Vision:A professional, mission-ready military forceprepared for the future13