130th Airlift Wing – McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va.
Wing Commander: Col. Bryan W. Preece
Deputy Wing Commander: Col. Richard F. Switzer
Senior Enlisted Leader: Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey S. King
Mission: Organize, train, equip, develop, and deploy Airmen to be multi-faceted, capable of executing effective and sustained operations in any environment.
Vision: Citizen Airmen committed to excellence, providing premier, worldwide airlift, medical services, security, and disaster response in support of the Nation and State.
Motto: Ready To Go!
Overview and History: Based at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, W.Va., the 130th Airlift Wing provides airlift for U.S. military and humanitarian operations for locations at home and abroad. The 130th is equipped with eight C-130 J-30 Super Hercules cargo aircraft. Additionally, the 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provides in-flight medical support as one of nine ANG aeromedical evacuation squadrons. The wing has maintained a continuous deployment cycle since the events of 9/11 and supports the national defense strategy by providing combat-ready aircraft, aircrew and support to global operations.
