July 7, 2017 130th Airlift Wing deploys more than 100 members overseas More than 100 Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard’s 130th Airlift Wing deployed this week to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
June 8, 2017 130th Airlift Wing Honors New CCAF Graduates On June 4, 2017, the West Virginia Air National Guard held its inaugural graduation ceremony for five recipients of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate degree in multiple subjects.
June 4, 2017 130th Airlift Wing adds two new Chiefs to its ranks Two members from the 130th Airlift Wing, John Lowe and Patrick “Wayne” Hughes, reached the pinnacle of the enlisted rank structure by becoming Chief Master Sergeants June 3, 2017 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va.
May 26, 2017 130th Airlift Wing unveils completed $3.75 million base entrance project The 130th Airlift Wing unveiled its new $3.75 million base entrance project May 26, 2017 alongside U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito, other state and local representatives, West Virginia Army and Air National Guard leadership and 130th AW leaders.
May 17, 2017 Stand Down for Safety Falls and slips are common throughout the workplace. According to the Air Force Safety Center, between the years of 2012 and 2016 there were almost 3,500 falls with 13 fatalities on duty. Fortunately, many of these mishaps could have been prevented.
May 11, 2017 Finally home: A look back at the history of the 167th AES Why is there a 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at the 130th Airlift Wing? This questions is posed by many people when they discuss the storied legacy of the 130th Airlift Wing. It seems odd to them that at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, there would be a unit with the same numerical
April 4, 2017 Meet the new 130th Airlift Wing Command Chief The 130th Airlift Wing welcomed its newest member to the leadership team during April unit training assembly – Command Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Cecil.
April 4, 2017 Message from the SARC April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This year our theme is “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission.” It is also an opportunity to explain a few key points that are important for members to know. While we take time to prevent sexual assaults we know they unfortunately take
March 7, 2017 Powell achieves enlisted corps' higest rank of Chief Master Sergeant Michael Powell, 130th Communications Squadron chief enlisted manager, was promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant during a promotion ceremony held March 4, 2017 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia.Lt. Col. Stacy Shade, 130th communications flight commander,
Feb. 9, 2017 130th Airlift Wing plays host to West Virginia State JROTC drill competition The 130th Airlift Wing played host to the state Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill competition Jan. 28, 2017 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base Charleston, West Virginia.