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May 9, 2018
Chief's Corner - May

4 Reasons to Find a MentorIf money is your hope for independence, you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability," said Henry Ford, one of the nation's great inventors and entrepreneurs. The U.S. armed forces can
March 27, 2018
130th Airlift Wing’s Vance earns new military photographer of the year award

Airman 1st Class Caleb Vance, a photojournalist with the 130th Airlift Wing, earned national level recognition by being named the “New Military Photographer of the Year” from the Air National Guard.
March 23, 2018
Airmen complete African Partnership Flight Senegal

CAPTAIN ANDALLA CISSÉ AIR BASE, Senegal -- African Partnership Flight Senegal came to an end after a closing ceremony at Captain Andalla Cissé Air Base, Senegal, March 23.
March 14, 2018
130th Airlift Wing Unveils Remodeled Dining Facility

The 130th Airlift Wing unveiled its newly remodeled dining facility March 4, 2018, alongside West Virginia Army and Air National Guard leadership and command staff from the 130th AW.
March 14, 2018
Wing celebrates 37-year career of Vice Wing Commander

Col. Randy Huffman, former 130th Airlift Wing vice commander, was celebrated for his long-serving career in the Air Force during a retirement ceremony held March 3, 2018 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va.
March 14, 2018
130th Airlift Wing Recognizes Airmen of the Year

The 130th Airlift Wing honored its top performers during an annual awards celebration held March 4, 2018, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia.
March 5, 2018
Operation Deep Freeze takes 130th Maintenance Airman to Antarctica

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Charles Workman, 130th Airlift Wing Electro/Environmental Systems Specialist, returned recently from a five-week deployment to the most remote, geographically separated unit on the planet, Antarctica.
Feb. 3, 2018
Spanky Roberts: W.Va.'s First African-American Aviation Legend

If you search West Virginia military heritage on the internet, a long list of heroic names come up. Individuals such as Chuck Yeager, Woody Williams, and Jessica Lynch usually are the first to pop up, but one name you really have to dig to find is someone who broke barriers and paved a way for
Feb. 3, 2018
130th Maintenance Group Change of Command

Col. Carla Riner relinquished command of the 130th Maintenance Group to Col. Pat Chard during a formal change of command ceremony held Feb. 1, 2017 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia.
Jan. 3, 2018
Year-end review: 386th AEW remembers banner year

As the world celebrates the passing of another year, and looks to the future with optimistic hope, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, and its leadership, reflect on its accomplishments.

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