James Seward

Major General James 'Jim' D. Seward serves as the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, overseeing the state's military operations and ensuring the welfare of its service members. He was recognized during President Trump's State of the Union address for presenting the Purple Heart to Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe and the family of the late Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who were victims of a shooting incident in Washington, D.C.