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When was the West Virginia Air National Guard formed?
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During World War II, this Shepherdstown native oversaw the expansion of the Army Nurse Corps from 1,000 to 57,000 nurses.
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In 1758, during the French & Indian War, Shawnee warriors attacked these two Pendleton County forts within days.
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During the Revolutionary War, this Wheeling fort was attacked in both 1777 and 1782.
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Where did Aaron Burr meet to plan a military expedition into the Southwest?
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This Martinsburg native served as U.S. Secretary of War during World War I.
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Before his death in 2022, he was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
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Which one of the following World War II Medal of Honor recipients did NOT receive his commendation for fighting in France?
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Since the Civil War, who are the only brothers from West Virginia to earn the Medal of Honor?
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What Huntington native earned the Medal of Honor by throwing himself on a live grenade in Germany during World War II?
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