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  • Meet the West Virginia National Guard’s new Senior Enlisted Leader

    At first glance, Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip Cantrell epitomizes the image of a command sergeant major in the United States Army. With myriad patches, qualification badges and accouterments, his uniform offers a small glimpse into his storied 28-year career with the Army. He is stoic and professional,

  • Charlie West Spotlight - January

    The Charlie West Spotlight for January 2019 is Fairmont, W.Va. native, Airman 1st Class Sarah Landis, an Intelligence Analyst assigned to the 130th Operations Group.

  • Charlie West Spotlight - December

    The December Charlie West Spotlight is Master Sgt. Jessica Anderson.Anderson is a Unit Training Manager (UTM) at the 130th Civil Engineering Squadron, and has been with the unit for just over a year. She is responsible for providing leadership and mentorship to squadron personnel while managing unit

  • Chief's Corner December - Are You Ready?

    Unless you have been living under a rock you have probably heard countless times that “personnel readiness” is of utmost importance, and as such it is at the top of a list of priorities set forth by Wing leadership. For most Airmen in the wing, I’m sure readiness seems pretty simple; turn in a

  • Three generations: a commitment to service

    When people speak of the 130th Airlift Wing, a small Air National Guard unit in Charleston, W.Va., one common theme comes up.Family.Now, it usually isn’t literal, it is representative of the close-knit community and camaraderie which ties the Airmen of the unit together. In this case we are talking