Help on the Homefront Missions

A group of members from the 130th Airlift Wing will be deploying overseas this coming Saturday, Dec 27th, and we will be honored to stand up a flag line for their send-off. This is a “flag line only” mission; we are not providing any kind of escort. Bikes or cages are fine, but if on a bike, you must abide by DoD rules (brightly colored/reflective outer wear, full-fingered gloves, over-the ankle footwear, DOT-approved helmet, and eye protection). This mission will…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend, and participate in, the Wreaths Across America at two locations in the Kanawha Valley on Saturday, December 13th; one at the Donel C. Kinard Memorial State Veteran’s Cemetery in Institute, WV, and the other at the Forest Memorial Park in Milton, WV. Members and guests are encouraged to choose the one closest to you, and show up that day to honor fallen veterans, by standing a flag line for the opening…

The WV Patriot Guard has been invited to participate in this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremonies on Saturday, December 13, 2014. One ceremony will take place at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, West Virginia and the other ceremony will take place at the Grafton National Cemetery in Grafton, West Virginia. Staging: 11:00 a.m., at the Welcome Center – West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, West Virginia. Briefing: 11:10 a.m. Escort to the GRAFTON National Cemetery: 11:15 a.m. (Part…

The Patriot Guard have been asked to stand a Flag Line for the opening ceremonies for Cabela’s Wreaths Across America on Sunday, December 7th 2014 at 1:00 PM. (https://goo.gl/maps/sg5kA) Staging Location: Cherokee Trading Post, 89 Cherokee Pl., Triadelphia, WV (https://goo.gl/maps/SXV22). Staging Time: 12:15 PM Ride Briefing: 12:30 PM KSU: 12:45 PM It is a short ride from Cherokee to Cabela’s. RCIC: Susan and Michael Whitlatch Nascarangel628@aol.com, Bumpnrun2462@aol.com We will travel from Cherokee to Cabela’s using the service road and our…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a flag line for the Veterans Recognition Program on Friday, 21 Nov 14, beginning at 0900 at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School, 28 Tennerton Dr., Buckhannon, WV (https://tinyurl.com/o455xjy). One of the main goals of this event is to show the nearly 900 students in attendance that you do not have to be in the military in order to, in their words “Do Something”. Everyday citizens can play an important role as well, thus…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the Veteran’s Day Walk of Dedication in Princeton, WV on 11 Nov 14. RCIC: Pat Hanifin, Sr (patnpath@frontier.com).   Staging will be at the All Veterans Museum, 1500 W. Main St., Princeton, WV (https://tinyurl.com/oyptnrp).   Staging time: 1230   Mission brief: 1245   Flag line will be in place prior to the start of the dedication service at 1300.   We have also been asked to participate, along with the Vietnam Veterans, in…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand a flag line at the opening Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov 8 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Martins Ferry City Park 222 South Zane Hwy (https://mapq.st/104hXBI). This is a Celebration to Honor our Hero’s from all over the valley, past and present.  Staging will be at the City Park and our Flag Line will be in place as soon as the parade arrives  FOR THOSE WANTING TO BE IN…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked stand a Flag Line for the Opening Ceremony for the Veteran’s Day 10K Run/Walk in Wheeling, WV on Saturday, Nov. 8th 2014. Staging: 7:00 AM – Tractor Supply 6 Elm Grove Crossing Wheeling WV (https://goo.gl/maps/gqVfs) Ride Briefing: 7:10 AM KSU: 7:20 AM Bring 3×5 Flag We will have at short ride to the Bridge Street School where we will establish our flag line for the opening ceremony and the start of the Veterans…