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West Virginia

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Military Spouse Hiring Preference (Hiring Preference - Private Sector): West Virginia Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 1,023 active-duty service members
  • 472 active-duty spouses
  • 843 active-duty children
    • 582 children in K-12
  • 7,819 National Guard and reserve members
  • 3,636 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 5,487 National Guard and reserve children
    • 3,806 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

Regional Liaison

  • Christopher Arnold
    Mid-Atlantic Regional Liaison
    Mid-Atlantic Region
    DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
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    Mr. Arnold became Mid-Atlantic liaison in 2020. Prior to joining the DSLO, he spent eight years as a top-level staffer in both houses of the New York legislature, four years as director of public affairs in New York's third-largest city and three years managing several units of county government. Mr. Arnold is a former journalist and U.S. Army combat veteran.

Other Content

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Emeritus Priorities

No priorities are currently in this status.