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  • Farewell, Chief Boyles

    Chief Master Sgt. David Boyles, a loadmaster supervisor at the 130th Airlift Wing, flew his final flight (“fini flight”) Nov. 3, 2017 after providing 41 years of service to the United States Air Force and the West Virginia Air National Guard.

  • Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Sets 3-year Record Mission Capability Rate

    SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit, achieved a three-year high mission-capable rate of 95.8 percent during September.This accomplishment comes at a time when the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing flew the most C-130H Hercules sorties in

  • Chief's Corner - October

    In a SmartBrief on Leadership, Eric McNulty wrote, “Principles, unlike rules, give people something unshakable to hold onto yet also the freedom to take independent decisions and actions to move toward a shared objective.”

  • Serving Nation and State: W.Va. doctor's storied 46-year career

    Lt. Col. John Lackey is seen as a fixture in the 130th Medical Group here at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, where many people cross paths with the happy-go-lucky, white haired 65-year-old flight physician, but most don’t know his story. Lackey has 46 years of service treating patients,

  • Dining Facility remodel gives Guardsmen a sense of pride

    Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing were treated to lunch in a newly updated dinning facility this drill weekend thanks to the expertise of the 130th Civil Engineer Squadron and contractors who completed the project. New booth seating, furniture and floors were some of the updates patrons enjoyed

  • West Virginia Air National Guard Supports Air Show at Yeager Airport

    Over the weekend of September 29-30, 2017, more than 25 different aircraft took to the skies above Charleston, West Virginia, as part of the 70th Anniversary Air Show. This air show was sponsored by Yeager Airport in Charleston, with support from West Virginia Air National Guard’s 130th Airlift

  • 130th Airlift Wing celebrates 70th Anniversary

    Nov. 3, 1947 marks the 70th anniversary of the West Virginia Air National Guard. On this special occasion, we pause to thank the men and women who have served in the 130th Airlift Wing and transformed it into the prestigious unit that it is today.

  • 130th Airlift Wing Defenders earn Foreign Medal

    MCLAUGHLIN AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, W.Va. –Nine defenders from the 130th Airlift Wing were awarded the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) Sept. 16, 2017, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia.