The Beeline

West Virginia National Guard

The Beeline, the official podcast of the West Virginia National Guard, chronicles the efforts of the Soldiers, Airmen, and Civilian employees that live work and defend or communities, state, and nation. In 1775, General George Washington issued a call for “Virginia Volunteer Riflemen.” Gathering Continental troops in preparation for the Revolutionary War, General Washington called upon the men of the mountains stating, “Let me plant my banner in West Augusta (West Virginia) and I will surround it with fighting men who will drive the invaders from our lands.” Captain Hugh Stephenson filled the ranks of his company in Shepherdstown. On 16 July 1775, Captain Stephenson, along with his company of mountaineers, departed Morgan Springs. The company accomplished the famous 600-mile “Beeline March to Cambridge” in just twenty-four days. Captain Stephenson’s Company of Virginia Riflemen became part of the First Virginia Regiment, American Continental Troops. On 14 June 1775. “The American Continental Army” was formed. Of the companies that formed the Army that day, only the 1st Battalion, 201st FA, WVARNG remains active. read less
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The Beeline - Episode 9 - Senior Airman Donnie Lambert
Jul 16 2020
The Beeline - Episode 9 - Senior Airman Donnie Lambert
Senior Airman Donnie Lambert was awarded the 2020 American Legion Spirit of Service award, recognizing his contributions and selfless service to the American Legion and other organizations. Listen as Senior Airman Lambert discusses his path to winning the award.

Episodes

The Beeline - Episode 9 - Senior Airman Donnie Lambert
Jul 16 2020
The Beeline - Episode 9 - Senior Airman Donnie Lambert
Senior Airman Donnie Lambert was awarded the 2020 American Legion Spirit of Service award, recognizing his contributions and selfless service to the American Legion and other organizations. Listen as Senior Airman Lambert discusses his path to winning the award.
The Beeline - Episode 8: A Discussion on Race
Jun 26 2020
The Beeline - Episode 8: A Discussion on Race
In light of the recent events that are going on in the country with videos of police killings and nationwide protests, we sit down with a group led by Brig. Gen Christopher “Mookie” Walker the Assistant Adjutant General and Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard to open a dialogue into race as it pertains to the military.
The Beeline - Episode 7: Close Spaces, Close Contact, and Crowds
Jun 11 2020
The Beeline - Episode 7: Close Spaces, Close Contact, and Crowds
Dr. Clay Marsh, West Virginia Coronavirus Czar, Vice President and Executive Dean at West Virginia University Health, Col. (Dr.) Todd Fredricks, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and WVNG State Surgeon, and Col. Kermit Heubner, the Aviation Medicine Officer with the 772nd Troop Command of the West Virginia Army National Guard and academic faculty at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and a Department of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, discuss the three C's and how they relate to the new science of the COVID-19 disease.
The Beeline - Episode 6: Close Spaces, Close Contact, and Crowds
Jun 11 2020
The Beeline - Episode 6: Close Spaces, Close Contact, and Crowds
Dr. Clay Marsh, West Virginia Coronavirus Czar, Vice President and Executive Dean at West Virginia University Health, Col. (Dr.) Todd Fredricks, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and WVNG State Surgeon, and Col. Kermit Heubner, the Aviation Medicine Officer with the 772nd Troop Command of the West Virginia Army National Guard and academic faculty at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and a Department of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, discuss the three C's and how they relate to the new science of the COVID-19 disease.
The Beeline - Episode 6: Lt. Col. John Wiles, 1st Lt. Jaymie Brooks Dumproff talk WVNG’s Task Force Med
Jun 2 2020
The Beeline - Episode 6: Lt. Col. John Wiles, 1st Lt. Jaymie Brooks Dumproff talk WVNG’s Task Force Med
West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG) Lt. Col. John Wiles, the West Virginia National Guard’s Task Force Medical (TFM) Commander, and WVANG 1st Lt. Jaymie Brooks Dumproff, an epidemiologist assigned to TFM, talk about the WVNG's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Battalion, the 35th Civil Support Team (CST), and the 35th Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), which make up Task Force CRE and TFM. These personnel are highly trained in operating in a "contaminated environment" and have conducted more than 3,000 tests for COVID-19 in 87 lane support missions since the beginning of our response 70 days ago.
The Beeline - Episode 5 Military Photojournalism
May 11 2020
The Beeline - Episode 5 Military Photojournalism
In this episode, Staff Sgt. Caleb Vance, Master Sgts. Eugene Crist and De-Juan Haley and Mr. Edwin "Bo" Wriston talk about some of their experiences as Photojournalists in the West Virginia National Guard.
The Beeline - Episode 4 Command Chief Master Sgt. Kevan Williams
May 8 2020
The Beeline - Episode 4 Command Chief Master Sgt. Kevan Williams
In this episode, Master Sgts. Eugene Crist and De-Juan Haley talk to Chief Master Sgt. Kevan Williams, the new 130th Airlift Wing Command Chief. Williams talks about his priorities as the new Command Chief.
The Beeline - WVNG State Surgeon Talks COVID-19 Response Ep. 1
May 3 2020
The Beeline - WVNG State Surgeon Talks COVID-19 Response Ep. 1
The West Virginia National Guard sits down to talk with Col. Todd Fredricks, the State Surgeon for the West Virginia Guard. Everything from health tips, to the response of COVID-19.
The Beeline - Ministering during COVID-19 Ep. 2
May 3 2020
The Beeline - Ministering during COVID-19 Ep. 2
In this episode, Master Sgts. Eugene Crist and De-Juan Haley talk with Chaplain Bryan Knight, 130th Airlift Wing chaplain, about the innovative ways in which the chaplains are ministering during COVID-19. Additionally, Knight offers ways in which Soldiers and Airmen can remain resilient while dealing with the pandemic.
The Beeline - Vulnerable populations, mental health and COVID-19 Ep. 3
May 3 2020
The Beeline - Vulnerable populations, mental health and COVID-19 Ep. 3
COL (Dr.) Todd Fredricks, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and WVARNG State Surgeon; Dr. Brenda Phillips, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Indiana University South Bend and expert on emergency management and disaster recovery; Maj. Holli Nelson, state public affairs officer for the WVNG and MSgt. Eugene Crist, the public affairs manager for the 130th Airlift Wing, discusses vulnerable populations, mental health, and COVID-19.