Part-time service. Full-time benefits.

West Virginia National Guard

ALWAYS READY. ALWAYS THERE.

Forging the Future of the Mountain State

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Serve those around you. Be a vital part of something bigger than yourself.

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Serve Your State. Defend Your Nation.

The Army National Guard is a part-time state-based military component that serves a dual mission. Each Guard unit serves under the command of their state governor to respond to natural disasters or other state emergencies. In addition, Guard units can be activated to defend the nation when needed.

Each state, Washington D.C. and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, have their own Army National Guard units. There are 54 units in total.

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

The Army National Guard gives you the power to choose a path that fits your goals and transforms your future. Whether you want to sharpen your skills or lead others toward success, there's a place for you.

  • Enlisted Soldier – Ready to become an expert in your field? If you have a high school diploma, GED, or are working toward one, this path lets you build real-world skills and launch a meaningful career.
  • Commissioned Officer – Want to take charge and lead with purpose? If you have a college degree or plan to earn one, this route empowers you to make critical decisions and inspire others.

Whichever path you choose, you're not just joining a team—you're stepping into a purpose.

ENLISTMENT TIMELINE

130+ Ways to Build the Life You Want.

With over 130 career paths to choose from, there's a role that's perfect for you—whether you're into cutting-edge tech like computer engineering, hands-on trades like construction, or even the thrill of controlled explosions. Your future starts here.

CAREERS

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  • 12N — Location: Statewide
  • 13J — Location: Statewide
  • 25U — Location: Statewide

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Education And Tuition

Average Annual Tuition Cost in WV

$8,725

State Education Tuition Assistance Amount

Up to $10,000 annually

Annual Federal Tuition Assistance Total

$4500


For information, contact the Education Services Office at 304-561-6361.
 

Career Opportunities

Number of Units (UICs)
86

Critical Bonus-Eligible MOS List (Up to $20,000 enlistment bonus for those who qualify)(UPDATED 12 AUG 2025)

  • 19D - CAVALRY SCOUT

Critical Bonus-Eligible MOS List (Up to $10,000 enlistment bonus for those who qualify)(UPDATED 12 AUG 2025)

  • 31B - MILITARY POLICE

Programs and benefits subject to change

Armories and Recruiter Stations

  • KRT Chuck Blair
    204 RHL Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309, USA, Charleston, WV 25309
  • MSG Adam Justice
    5 Armory Dr, St Albans, WV 25177, USA, Saint Albans, WV 25177
  • MSG Brian White
    5 Armory Rd, Clarksburg, WV 26301, USA, Clarksburg, WV 26301
  • MSG Charles Garrett
    111 Army Navy Dr, Red House, WV 25168, USA, Red House, WV 25168
  • MSG Jason Ballengee
    3559 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801, USA, Beckley, WV 25801
  • SFC Andrew Brooks
    5 Armory Dr, St Albans, WV 25177, USA, Saint Albans, WV 25177
  • SFC Christopher James
    635 Industrial Park Rd, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA, Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • SFC Devon Smith
    1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755, USA, Huntington, WV 25755
  • SFC Dustin Durst
    1001 Army Rd, Kingwood, WV 26537, USA, Kingwood, WV 26537
  • SFC Elijah Dantzler
    355 Wharton Cir, Triadelphia, WV 26059, USA, Triadelphia, WV 26059
  • SFC Gregory Hotchkiss
    Moorefield, WV 26836, USA, Moorefield, WV 26836
  • SFC Jonathan Gray
    1500 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105, USA, Vienna, WV 26105
  • SFC Jordan Kast
    635 Industrial Park Rd, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA, Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • SFC Joshua Armstrong
    216 Viking Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA, Martinsburg, WV 25401
  • SFC Julius Lash
    219 Rock St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA, Bluefield, WV 24701
  • SFC Justin Ware
    1500 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105, USA, Vienna, WV 26105
  • SFC Luke Goodwin
    111 Army Navy Dr, Red House, WV 25168, USA, Red House, WV 25168
  • SFC Michael Runyon
    361 22 Mine Rd, Holden, WV 25625, USA, Holden, WV 25625
  • SFC Nickolas Crane
    365 Oakland St, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA, Morgantown, WV 26505
  • SFC Preston Reynolds
    216 Viking Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA, Martinsburg, WV 25401
  • SFC Roderick Holloway
    216 Viking Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA, Martinsburg, WV 25401
  • SFC Roger Walton
    201 Artillery Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, WV 26554
  • SFC Shannon Justice
    216 Viking Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA, Martinsburg, WV 25401
  • SFC Travis Orange
    167 S Mineral St, Keyser, WV 26726, USA, Keyser, WV 26726
  • SGT Aaron Walker
    3559 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801, USA, Beckley, WV 25801
  • SGT Abigail Griffith
    409 Wood Mountain Rd, Glen Jean, WV 25846, USA, Glen Jean, WV 25846
  • SGT Caleb Adkins
    Millwood, WV 25239, USA, Millwood, WV 25239
  • SGT Cameron Workman
    3559 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801, USA, Beckley, WV 25801
  • SGT Judd Holcomb
    929 Brushy Fork Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201, USA, Buckhannon, WV 26201
  • SGT Tyler Wills
    3559 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801, USA, Beckley, WV 25801
  • SSG Aaron Lucas
    2194 Booth Rd, Kenova, WV 25530, USA, Kenova, WV 25530
  • SSG Amia Antolini
    204 RHL Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309, USA, Charleston, WV 25309
  • SSG Andrea Gump
    355 Wharton Cir, Triadelphia, WV 26059, USA, Triadelphia, WV 26059
  • SSG Bradley Kesecker
    201 Caisson Dr, Belington, WV 26250, USA, Belington, WV 26250
  • SSG Brandon Noble
    1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755, USA, Huntington, WV 25755
  • SSG Callie Forbes
    365 Oakland St, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA, Morgantown, WV 26505
  • SSG Chandler McDaniel
    1500 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105, USA, Vienna, WV 26105
  • SSG Christopher Cottrill
    201 Artillery Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, WV 26554
  • SSG Cody Gray
    365 Oakland St, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA, Morgantown, WV 26505
  • SSG Devin Pomaranski
    1600 Reserve Ctr Rd, Moundsville, WV 26041, USA, Moundsville, WV 26041
  • SSG Dominic Phebus
    216 Viking Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA, Martinsburg, WV 25401
  • SSG Dustin Henderson
    201 Artillery Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, WV 26554
  • SSG Hannah Wheeler
    3559 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801, USA, Beckley, WV 25801
  • SSG Hunter Kasmier
    90 Army Band Way, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA, Morgantown, WV 26505
  • SSG Jerry Mann
    3 Armory Wy, Summersville, WV 26651, USA, Summersville, WV 26651
  • SSG Joshua Matherly
    111 Army Navy Dr, Red House, WV 25168, USA, Red House, WV 25168
  • SSG Kenneth Ferguson
    2194 Booth Rd, Kenova, WV 25530, USA, Kenova, WV 25530
  • SSG Kristofer Hatfield
    361 22 Mine Rd, Holden, WV 25625, USA, Holden, WV 25625
  • SSG Kyle Stevens
    201 Artillery Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, WV 26554
  • SSG Logan Hairston
    2915 Old Bramwell Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA, Bluefield, WV 24701
  • SSG Mackenzie Eshenaur
    204 RHL Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309, USA, Charleston, WV 25309
  • SSG Mark Waugh
    201 Artillery Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, WV 26554
  • SSG McKinney William
    2915 Old Bramwell Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA, Bluefield, WV 24701
  • SSG Rashaun Ward
    Millwood, WV 25239, USA, Millwood, WV 25239

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