WV ARNG Resilience, Risk Reduction & Suicide Prevention

03/31/2026

03/20/2026

The guys are out and about today supporting the WVNG! Stop by and visit with them in Eleanor. 🎗️

03/18/2026

Hey Military Families!

It's that time of year again, Month of the Military Child, and we are celebrating at our annual Purple Ball! Make plans to join us on 18 April @5:00pm here at JFHQ, Charleston, as we come together for dancing, food, resources & prizes! This is a free event for our military families, but you must register so we can make sure to save you a spot!

Military Families, register here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WVNationalGuardChildYouthProgram/_26ChasPurpleBall

Would you like to volunteer or set up a program display? Register here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WVNationalGuardChildYouthProgram/_26PurpleBallVENDORSVOLUNTEERS

03/16/2026

Hunter Safety Education Course
Become a Certified Safe Hunter!
The West Virginia National Guard is pleased to invite all employees and their families to a comprehensive Hunter Safety Education Course, presented by the WV Division of Natural Resources.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from experts and receive your official certification. The course will cover everything you need to be a safe, ethical, and responsible hunter.
What You Will Learn
This course combines essential hands-on training and classroom instruction. Key topics include:
• Safe firearm handling and storage
• Ethical hunting practices
• Survival and first aid training
• Decision-making under pressure
• Outdoor awareness and responsibility
• West Virginia hunting laws & regulations
Important Notes
• Accurate Information: When registering, please enter the participant's information exactly as it should appear on their official Hunter Safety Education Card.
• Course Format: This single-day session fulfills both the online and in-person classroom requirements for the hunter education program.
Questions?
For more information, please contact the event POC: SFC Shelby Shuler at (304) 561-6826

02/26/2026

02/09/2026

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12/18/2025

Hello Everyone,

That time of year again…we have Stocking Stuffers & Canned food items @ the Tackett House (2nd floor), same place we had the school supplies to hand out.

If you can, swing by and pick up some goodies and spread the word please!

We do have program bags and will have everything out all day today & tomorrow.

If you have any questions, please just let us know. Thanks again and see you soon!

Susan Izzo
Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator
West Virginia National Guard
Family Programs
1703 Coonskin Drive
Charleston WV 25311
Office: 304-561-6720
Cell: 304-881-1536
Email: susan.c.izzo.nfg@army.mil