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    WVNG Hosts the 2026 Annual Gold Star Families Weekend Retreat [Image 7 of 7]

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    A group of people wearing purple 'West Virginia National Guard Gold Star Program' t-shirts with the motto 'We Shall Never Forget' are gathered in what appears to be a memorial or official building. They are conversing with a military service member in camouflage uniform. Framed portraits of military personnel are visible on the wall in the background.

    KINGWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.19.2026

    Photo by Spc. Ayla Cameron 

    153rd Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Chard, Director of the Joint Staff, West Virginia National Guard, speaks to Gold Star Families during a dedication ceremony at the rotunda outside the auditorium in the Camp Dawson Event Center, located in Kingwood, West Virginia, September 19, 2026. During the dedication ceremony, a new wall display was unveiled where the “Ring of Honor” display was presented in memoriam of Staff Sgt. Gene Vance, Sgt. Deforest Talbert, and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom; the three West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers that were killed as a result of hostile actions over the last two decades. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Ayla Cameron)

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    Date Taken: 09.19.2026
    Date Posted: 09.19.2026 19:51
    Photo ID: 9951565
    VIRIN: 260919-Z-ED194-1011
    Resolution: 4387x2925
    Size: 3.05 MB
    Location: KINGWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA, US
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    A U.S. Army officer in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is speaking or presenting to a group of civilians, many wearing yellow shirts, in what appears to be a memorial or museum setting. The officer wears a 1st Cavalry Division patch and a U.S. flag patch on the left sleeve, with a single star rank insignia visible, indicating the rank of Brigadier General. A dark memorial wall with inscribed text is visible in the background.
    The image displays an inspirational military quote by John Warley overlaid on a scenic landscape photograph featuring forested hills and a misty sky. The quote references the WVNG (West Virginia National Guard) and honors fallen warriors. It serves as a commemorative or memorial tribute graphic.
    A military briefing or welcome ceremony is taking place in a modern building lobby, where two soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP camouflage) are addressing a large group of civilians. The civilians are wearing coordinated yellow and purple t-shirts, suggesting they are part of an organized group, possibly a veterans support organization or Gold Star family event. One soldier faces the crowd while another stands to the side, indicating a formal address or presentation.
    A group of individuals, including two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilians in yellow shirts, are gathered in what appears to be a solemn ceremony or moment of reflection. A large commemorative plaque or mural is visible in the background referencing the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) with an inspirational quote. The setting suggests a memorial or dedication event.
    The image shows the interior of the West Virginia National Guard 'Ring of Honor' memorial, photographed from a low angle looking upward at a curved ceiling. Two flags — the United States flag and the West Virginia state flag — are displayed prominently. The installation features inspirational text honoring fallen military heroes.
    Two older adults are looking upward in what appears to be a museum or memorial exhibit. The woman in the foreground wears a purple t-shirt reading 'Family Retreat Program' with a gold star graphic and a button pin, while the man behind her wears a patterned red shirt. They appear to be viewing something above them, possibly a display or presentation.
    A group of people wearing purple 'West Virginia National Guard Gold Star Program' t-shirts with the motto 'We Shall Never Forget' are gathered in what appears to be a memorial or official building. They are conversing with a military service member in camouflage uniform. Framed portraits of military personnel are visible on the wall in the background.

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