The Virginia National Guard’s Warrant Officer Candidate School celebrates the graduation of four new warrant officers in a ceremony March 8, 2026, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The candidates took their oath of office and were then pinned with their new rank by family members, friends and mentors. Col. Beau Mason served as the guest speaker for the event. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)