CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Brig. Gen. James “Jim” Seward will officially take command of the West Virginia National Guard during a formal assumption ceremony held at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Media partners are invited to attend and document the ceremony. Interview opportunities will be provided.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey named Brig. Gen. Seward as Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard on February 1, 2025.
WHO: Governor Patrick Morrisey, Brig. Gen. James Seward.
WHAT: Formal Assumption of Command Ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: McLaughlin Air National Guard Base
MEDIA RSVP: All media planning to attend and document the ceremony must RSVP to be submitted to Edwin “Bo” Wriston by April 1, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., [email protected] or 304-629-3537 (cell). Media outlets must provide the name, date of birth, and cell phone number for all employees attending the ceremony. Media must arrive at the front gate of McLaughlin Air National Guard Base no later than 10:30 a.m. the day of the event for gate clearance and escort. Media parking will be provided.
