(CBI)- Davis, West Virginia

Course Announcement: Contemporary Base Issues (CBI)

130th AW, Davis, West Virginia (27-28 March, 2026)

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INTRODUCTION: Major General Charles M. Walker, The Air National Guard Assistant to The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force, cordially invites and encourages all Air National Guard officers, NCOs, and other Airmen to attend the upcoming CBI course scheduled for 27-28 March 2026. All ranks and civilian staff are welcome. The course is being hosted by 130th Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard. All instruction will take place at Canaan Valley Resort State Park, 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, WV 26260.

OVERVIEW: This course is designed to make the Air National Guard a more professional and formidable force. The primary goal of the course is to prepare Air National Guard officers, NCOs, and future leaders to work as a team to identify, address, and effectively resolve contemporary base issues in accordance with law and Air National Guard policy. Educational areas of emphasis include status, military discipline, ethics, standards, readiness, mental health, sexual assault, domestic operations, and leadership. These topics are addressed via lecture and student interaction over a two-day period. The CBI cadre’s goal is to make the course the most educational and rewarding experience possible. Many attendees over the years have described CBI as the best professional development course they have attended in their career. We will do all we can to ensure you have an equally exceptional experience.

ORDERS/FUNDING/UOD: This announcement supports justification for orders to attend the course. Local unit training (not school) funds should be used. The Uniform of the Day is OCP, flight suit, or any combination of blues. Most students and the CBI cadre wear OCPs.

REGISTRATION: Register at link located at https://CBI-WV.eventbrite.com If you are a Traditional Guardsman, please register with an email address you check regularly. If you have trouble registering using a government computer or network, please use a personal computer or mobile device to register. If you do not receive a confirmation email within an hour after registering, please check your spam/junk folder. If registration problems persist, feel free to email .

The fabulous Course Administrators will do their best to assist you. Please be sure to keep an eye out in your email (and spam/junk folder) for any last-minute announcements we send via email to registered students. For FAQ please refer to www.angcbi.com.

TRAVEL/LODGING: Each registrant is responsible for their own travel reservations. If applicable, travel days to and from the course location are 26 and 28 March.

Airport Options:

165 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

167 miles from West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW)

73 Miles from Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)

70 miles from North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)

38 miles from Elkins-Randolph County Airport (KEKN)

The host unit has confirmed government rates are available and rooms are blocked out at the following location:

Canaan Valley Resort State Park, 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, WV 26260. www.canaanresort.com

Group Code "WANG181" Expiring 25 Feb 2026

LANDING FEE/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The host-unit registration team will cover light snacks and beverages available on Friday and Saturday. All meals will be on your own during the course. There are several eateries in and around the course venue within reasonable driving distance. Note-taking/reference materials will be provided. No preliminary work is required to attend this course. Registration will be open by 0630 hours on Friday, 15 November, at the venue to allow all attendees enough time to check-in, receive course materials, and be in a seat by the start of the course at 0730 hours. Instruction ends at approximately 1630 hours each day. Please arrive ready to learn, interact, and participate. We will do our best to put on a great course.

On behalf of Maj Gen Walker and the exceptional CBI course cadre, we look forward to seeing you in West Virginia!

Yvette T. Yarbrough, Colonel, LAANG Course Director

NOTE: As noted above, some government computers block the use of the registration site; if this happens, please register from your personal computer or mobile device.

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