2006 WVNG Annual Report PDF - West Virginia Army National Guard

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2006West Virginia Army National GuardBenedum Airport ProjectDuring 2006, this Civil-Military Innovative Readiness Training opportunity included thefollowing engineering operations: construction management, equipment maintenance, drainingimprovements, erosion control, seeding and mulching, quality control, liaison with local, stateand federal agencies, and adherence to design specifications. Cut and compacted fill operationscontinued and approximately 300,000 cubic yards of earth were excavated and placed.West Virginia Guard members proved to bebeneficial to Task Force Benedum. Troopsreceived invaluable hands-on, real-world trainingmissions that enabled them to sustain theirtraining readiness. Task Force Benedum wasable to support this training by providing thetraining base, logistics and administration. TaskForce Benedum also provided a unique traininglocation for the WV CERF-P certification exercise.This allowed local emergency responders anopportunity to see the assets and capabilities theWV National Guard possesses.An information brochure was developed during 2006. This marketing tool presents theoverall project concept and the benefits of training in West Virginia to our Nation's militaryassets.Project plans for training year 2007 have been developed. The Benedum Airport Authority,the City of Bridgeport, and the Harrison County Economic Development Commission continueto support this infrastructure improvement to their community. Site work, soil stabilization, andmaintenance of equipment and base camp are continuing on the project through the firstquarter 2007 by Task Force personnel. Clearingand grubbing operations will continue. Approximately400,000 cubic yards of material is scheduledfor excavation and placement during the nexttraining year within the construction boundaries.Rock lined drainage ditches and sediment pondsshall be constructed to meet environmental standardsand protect the completed constructionfrom water damage.Task Force Benedum continues to providequality, meaningful Mission Essential training tothe military. The Task Force also received praisefor the quality and quantity of the constructioneffort. The project has resulted in a very positive image of the military in North Central WestVirginia66