01/03/2026
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Fries, U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler E. Farley and Sgt. Devin Cantwell, members of the West Virginia National Guard helped extinguish a dryer fire in an apartment building on Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. on Dec. 15, 2025 while serving on orders to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission.
“Three West Virginia National Guard members displayed exceptional courage and quick thinking by stopping an apartment fire in Washington, D.C. Their selfless actions reflect the very best of our Guard, and we are incredibly proud of their service,” said West Virginia Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward.
“Our Soldiers’ and Airmen’s heroic actions in Washington, D.C., saved lives and property. Their courage and commitment exemplify the values of the West Virginia National Guard, and we are proud to call them our own,” Seward said.