National Mine Rescue Association - Post 7

09/03/2026

We are proud to celebrate Kent Armstrong, Dräger's Global Business Development Manager, on his induction into the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association’s 2026 Mine Rescue Hall of Fame. 🏆

Kent is the first person to receive Hall of Fame recognition in both the Coal and Metal/Nonmetal categories, reflecting more than 30 years of dedicated service to mine rescue, emergency preparedness, training, and miner health and safety.

Throughout his career, Kent has shared his expertise and experience, mentoring and supporting generations of mine rescue professionals and helping strengthen the mine rescue community.

Congratulations, Kent! Thank you for your outstanding contributions not only at Dräger, but to mine rescue and miner safety around the world! 👏💙

08/29/2026

Congratulations.

Congratulations to our Alpha mine rescue teams, Paramont Contura and Southern West Virginia, on their outstanding achievements at the 2026 National Mine Rescue Contest held August 24-27 in Sevierville, TN. We are so proud of both teams for their unwavering commitment to mine safety, preparation and teamwork every day of the year.

Paramont Contura Team:
Overall Mine Rescue
•National Champion – Paramont Contura

Day 1 Mine Rescue
•1st place

Day 2 Mine Rescue
•2nd place

Members of the Paramont Contura team:
Back row, left to right: Justin Worley, Eric Collins, Robby Middleton, Casey Mooneyhan, Adam Phillips, Franklin Moore, Joey Sykes and David Dillon
Front row, left to right: Brad Hawkins and Brian Keith

Southern West Virginia Team:
Day 2 Mine Rescue
•1st place

Members of the Southern West Virginia team:
Back row, left to right: James Thomas, Eric Varney, Chris Estep, Grayson Cox, Seth Porter, Brian Jarrell, Jonah Caudill, Mike Webb, Josh Cochran and Josh Vereen
Front row, left to right: Jim Aurednik, Dave Green and Adam Sipes

08/28/2026

Congratulations.

Buchanan's Mine Rescue Teams achieved a historic milestone at the national competition, earning recognition in multiple events and marking the first time in Buchanan's history that our teams have placed at the national level.
These accomplishments reflect the tremendous dedication, preparation, teamwork, and professionalism of everyone involved in Buchanan's Mine Rescue Program.
Congratulations to you All!

08/28/2026

Congratulations

Congratulations Carmeuse Luttrell on winning the National Mine Rescue Competition and bringing the National Mine Rescue Metal Non-metal traveling trophy to Tennessee for the first time ever! Congratulations and let’s keep it in Tennessee for years to come!

Tennessee Mine Rescue Association 💪