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  • We got an App!

    The 130th Airlift Wing is now available in the USAF Connect app. The app includes exclusive 130th AW content, features and is now available for download on personal smart devices. Features include, but are not limited to notifications, news, a base directory, a fitness calculator, resources, links

  • Charlie West Spotlight- March

    The Charlie West Spotlight for March 2019 is Ansted, W.Va. native Staff Sgt. Corey Wilson, a Security Forces Patrolman assigned to the 130th Security Forces Squadron.

  • Chief’s Corner - March Excellent Customer Service

    Some of us are old enough to remember full-service gas stations. The type that as you pulled in someone came to your window to ask, “how can I help you today?” They would pump your gas, check your oil, clean your windshield, check your tire pressure, accept your money and bring you your change; you

  • West Va. Guard and Qatar share insights through exchange

    AL UDEID, Qatar - The West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG) and Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) recently held the first official State Partnership Program (SPP) engagement between the two partner nations’ air forces at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 10-14.During the five-day tour, three members of

  • Walker receives inaugural West Virginia Trailblazer Award

    Brig. Gen. Christopher “Mookie” Walker was the recipient of the inaugural West Virginia Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) Trailblazer Award, presented during a ceremony held at the West Virginia Division of Arts, Culture, and History Cultural Center in Charleston, Feb. 23, 2019.

  • Charlie West Spotlight- February

    The Charlie West Spotlight for February is Hurricane, W.Va. native, Airman 1st Class Jerrica Meadows, a Non-Destructive Inspection Specialist assigned to the 130th Maintenance Squadron.

  • Chief's Corner February - Finally Home from Deployment

    Six months is a very long time to be away from our loved ones. Before you left, you likely spent precious moments with your family and close friends. You shared a closeness with your spouse and your children which gave you the strength to make it through these difficult months away from all that is

  • 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,