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250729-F-UY948-1339

Loadmasters and ground crew offload rolling stock from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 29, 2025. Air Mobility Command aircraft enable local, routine training and operations to deliver rapid global mobility, ensuring U.S. and Allied forces can project power and respond swiftly anywhere in the world. With a fleet of versatile aircraft, AMC provides the critical capability to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies when and where needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone)
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250729-F-UY948-1286

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Emily Knight, an instructor loadmaster with the 130th Airlift Squadron, waits for the next pallet of cargo to be loaded on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Komatsu Airport, Japan, July 29, 2025, during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025. Air Mobility Command aircraft provide critical airlift and air refueling capabilities to project, connect, maneuver, and sustain the Joint Force during the REFORPAC and the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone)
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250729-F-UY948-1267

Passengers board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Komatsu Airport, Japan, during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, July 29, 2025. Air Mobility Command aircraft provide critical airlift and air refueling capabilities to project, connect, maneuver, and sustain the Joint Force during the REFORPAC and the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone)
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250729-F-UY948-1247

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colton Rucker, a loadmaster assigned to the 130th Airlift Squadron, directs the loading of cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Komatsu Airport, Japan, July 29, 2025, during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025. Air Mobility Command aircraft provide critical airlift and air refueling capabilities to project, connect, maneuver, and sustain the Joint Force during the REFORPAC and the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Nicholas Monteleone)
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250729-F-UY948-1172

Senior Airman Colton Rucker, a loadmaster with the 130th Airlift Squadron, discusses with ground crew the loading of cargo on a C-130 J Super Hercules at Komatsu Airport, Japan on July 29, 2025. Air Mobility Command aircraft provide critical airlift and air refueling capabilities to project, connect, maneuver, and sustain the Joint Force during the REFORPAC and the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Nicholas Monteleone)
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250729-F-UY948-1163

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Emily Knight, an instructor loadmaster assigned to the 130th Airlift Squadron, hooks up a chain to cargo to be loaded onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Komatsu Airport, Japan, July 29, 2025, during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025. Air Mobility Command aircraft provide critical airlift and air refueling capabilities to project, connect, maneuver, and sustain the Joint Force during the REFORPAC and the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with Allies and partners, employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone)
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250718-F-BT644-3003

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jamel Boukhemis, 130th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules pilot, operates the aircraft during a mission in the Indo-Pacific region, July 18, 2025. The 130th AW provided tactical airlift support in coordination with joint service partners during a local training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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250718-F-BT644-3003

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jamel Boukhemis, 130th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules pilot, operates the aircraft during a mission in the Indo-Pacific region, July 18, 2025. The 130th AW provided tactical airlift support in coordination with joint service partners during a local training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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250717-F-BT644-2998

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Bishara, 130th Medical Group flight surgeon, poses for a photo on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2025. Bishara was part of a West Virginia Air National Guard team supporting joint operations and airlift missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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250717-F-BT644-2996

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing sits on the flightline as part of the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2025. Airmen and Marines conducted joint integration training in support of the Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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250717-F-BT644-2996

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing sits on the flightline as part of the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2025. Airmen and Marines conducted joint integration training in support of the Korea Marine Exercise Program 25-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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250803-Z-BN460-1838

U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Keith McGraw, Phoenix Raven, conducts an interview with WOWK13 news reporter at the 130th Airlift Wing, Charleston, West Virginia, Aug. 3, 2025. McGraw received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal with “C” device for his distinctive heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on August 30, 2021 in and over Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Allies Refuge. Operation Allies Refuge was the largest non-combatant evacuation operation in American history where more than 120,000 Afghan citizens were assisted by Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alancea Grant)
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250803-Z-BN460-1774

U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Keith McGraw, Phoenix Raven, speaks during a Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at the 130th Airlift Wing, Charleston, West Virginia, Aug. 3, 2025. McGraw was awarded the DFC for his distinctive heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on August 30, 2021 in and over Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Allies Refuge. Operation Allies Refuge was the largest non-combatant evacuation operation in American history where more than 120,000 Afghan citizens were assisted by Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alancea Grant)
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250803-Z-BN460-1640

U.S. Air National Guard Brig. Gen. David Cochran, Assistant Adjutant General, pins the Distinguished Flying Cross “DFC” with “C” Device on Master Sgt. Keith McGraw, Phoenix Raven, assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, Charleston, West Virginia, Aug. 3, 2025. McGraw was awarded the DFC for his distinctive heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on August 30, 2021 in and over Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Allies Refuge. Operation Allies Refuge was the largest non-combatant evacuation operation in American history where more than 120,000 Afghan citizens were assisted by Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alancea Grant)
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250803-Z-BN460-1224

West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, left, shakes hand with U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Keith McGraw, right, Phoenix Raven, assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, Charleston, West Virginia, Aug. 3, 2025. McGraw was awarded the DFC for his distinctive heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on August 30, 2021 in and over Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Allies Refuge. Operation Allies Refuge was the largest non-combatant evacuation operation in American history where more than 120,000 Afghan citizens were assisted by Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alancea Grant)
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250803-Z-BN460-1892

U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Keith McGraw, Phoenix Raven, poses after receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross with “C” Device assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, Charleston, West Virginia, Aug. 3, 2025. McGraw was awarded the DFC for his distinctive heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on August 30, 2021 in and over Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Allies Refuge. Operation Allies Refuge was the largest non-combatant evacuation operation in American history where more than 120,000 Afghan citizens were assisted by Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alancea Grant)
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250530-Z-F3882-1003

130th Airlift Wing communication personnel configure a satellite communication system during phase one of RICO-OP, the unit’s multi-phased remote operations training in Logan County, W.Va. The training emphasized adaptability and cross-functional capabilities essential to future combat environments. (Courtesy photo)
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250530-Z-F3882-1002

Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing set up communications and support equipment under the wing of a C-130J Super Hercules during phase one of the Remote Integrated C-130J Omnidomain Operations Program (RICO-OP) at an austere landing strip in Logan County, W.Va., in early 2025. The exercise tested Agile Combat Employment and Mission Ready Airman capabilities in remote environments. (Courtesy photo)
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250530-Z-F3882-1001

Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing set up communications and support equipment under the wing of a C-130J Super Hercules during phase one of the Remote Integrated C-130J Omnidomain Operations Program (RICO-OP) at an austere landing strip in Logan County, W.Va., in early 2025. The exercise tested Agile Combat Employment and Mission Ready Airman capabilities in remote environments. (Courtesy photo)
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Key leaders gather for Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise showcase, reinforcing value of West Virginia’s unique training platform

The West Virginia National Guard, in partnership with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center, hosted distinguished visitors during the Ridge Runner/ Ridge Healer Irregular Warfare Exercise at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on April 15, 2025. Participants were varied across the irregular warfare spectrum, all with an interest in Ridge Runner IWX, a special forces multi-domain exercise for both U.S. Forces, as well as Allied and Partner Nation forces, tailored to specific evolving threat scenarios faced by modern special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)
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