Aug. 12, 2014 STARBASE holds Military Kids Camp, educates children in STEM fields The 167th Airlift Wing STARBASE didn't take the summer off. Instead, it hosted a week long Military Kids Camp, July 28 through Aug 1for students to stay engaged in learning during their summer break from school.The camp was open to children ages 5-14 who either have a military family member or are
Aug. 12, 2014 W. VA. National Guard holds 24th annual Kids Kamp The West Virginia National Guard's 24th annual Kids Kamp, July 12-17 at Camp Dawson, W.Va., continued its long-standing legacy of providing an engaging environment while educating kids on military culture.The camp, is designed to give military children a small taste of what their parents experience
Aug. 12, 2014 167th holds Wingman Day, SAPR stand-down The 167th Airlift Wing held a Wingman Day and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response stand-down Saturday, Aug. 2.This year's Wingman Day was held in coordination with an Air Force-mandated, annual safety stand-down. While the wing has held all three events in the past, this year all three were
July 15, 2014 167th HazMart manager is career field expert Master Sgt. Ronnie Dailey didn't think his military career would extend past his initial enlistment after raising his right hand on Jan 9, 1981. Dailey began his career as a traditional guardsman working in the supply warehouse, but received an in jest "eviction notice" from Senior Airman
July 15, 2014 C-17 conversion in full swing The 167th Airlift Wing officially began its conversion from C-5s to C-17s July 1.While the wing had already began preparing for the new airframe prior to the official start date of the conversion, July 1 marked the start of a three year countdown that sets a completion deadline for a
July 12, 2014 167th AW is site of first-ever Boots to Business class in W. Va. The 167th Airlift Wing was the site of history in the making when it became the first Guard unit in the Mountain State to host a two-day Boots to Business class May 21-22 in its dining facility. More than 30 people participated in the United States Small Business Administration - sponsored Boots to
July 11, 2014 Wing moving forward with C-17 transition Although the 167th Airlift Wing has not officially entered into conversion, C-17 aircraft training has begun.On Thursday morning, F117 PW100 engine familiarization training was presented to Lt. Col. Christian Cunningham, 167th maintenance group deputy commander, and several maintainers in the
July 11, 2014 Wing temporarily stands down to refocus The 167th Airlift Wing instituted a safety stand down April 24, taking a break to re-valuate and refocus on the mission in interest of flying safety.In the process of converting to the C-17 Globemaster III, wing members are experiencing challenges from the reduction in force, new training
July 11, 2014 C-5 Simulator removed from flight safety building Starting with just a wooden chair and box as a desk, Rockey Gilreath transformed an empty building into a premier simulator facility that's been vital to the 167th mission since 2007. Gilreath, who served as the 167th simulator site manager for nearly seven years, said he was very proud of the
April 10, 2014 Senior enlisted advisor for the National Guard visits wing Chief Master Sgt. Mitch Brush, the senior enlisted advisor for the National Guard, visited the 167th Airlift Wing April 4-5 to speak to wing airman and address any possible issues that they may have. During the visit, Brush spoke to Airmen concerning what is working and what isn't in order to get