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16 Sep 2008
Former 167th Airlift Wing Fighter Jet Finds New Home
FRONT ROYAL, Va. - A F86-H Sabre Jet flown more than 45 years ago at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg has a new home. The renovated fighter jet is now on display in front of the Front Royal-Warren County Airport in Virginia. On Sept. 13, 2008, a brief dedication ceremony was held for the F86-H as former West Virginia Air National Guardsmen
9 Sep 2008
Base Marksmanship Team Notes
This spring Capt. Rodney Jenkins and Tech. Sgt. Garey Diefenderfer were again invited to train and compete with the All Guard Rifle team. The All Guard Rifle team is a small group of elite marksmen selected from Army and Air Guard units all across the United States. Jenkins and Diefenderfer began working with the All Guard Team in April by coaching
9 Sep 2008
Wilson Promoted to Chief Master Sergeant
After almost 30 years to the day after he held up his hand and first swore his oath of enlistment, David S. Wilson was promoted Chief Master Sergeant at a ceremony held Friday in the 167th Security Forces Squadron classroom. About 30 friends, family members and coworkers attended the ceremony. "There is no one in the wing who is more deserving,"
9 Sep 2008
167th AES Deploys for Hurricane Gustov
MARTINSURG - A five-member crew from the 167th Airlift Wing's Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron deployed Aug. 29 to assist evacuation efforts in Louisiana when Hurricane Gustov blew ashore on Labor Day. "A Texas bird came and got them," said Chief Master Sgt. Harry Martz, deployment manager for the 167th AES and health system specialist for the unit.
3 Aug 2008
Stuller Selected to Attend Phoenix Stripe Conference
Tech. Sgt. William A. Stuller, a medical technician with the 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, has been selected as the unit's representative to attend Phoenix Stripe, a highly selective 4-star-sponsored professional development conference for midgrade enlisted and civilian leaders held at least once each year at Headquarters Air Mobility
28 Jul 2008
New Book Describes Experiences of the 167th AW Members Fighting Global War on Terrorism
Members of the 167th Airlift Wing are telling stories of their war experiences in a new book written by one of their own. The Speed of Heat: An Airlift Wing at War in Iraq and Afghanistan, published by McFarland and Company, features interviews with about 70 servicemen and women from various sections around the base. Senior Master Sgt. Thomas W.
28 Jul 2008
First Sergeant's Council Dedicates Table to Prisoners of War, Those Missing in Action
Observing a moment of silence Saturday morning in the base's dining facility, Airmen with the 167th Airlift Wing remembered those in the military who may be gone, but will never be forgotten. Just inside the dining room is a small round table set for one with an empty chair. But the place of honor is yet to be filled. There is hope, however, that
16 Jun 2008
167th Airlift WIng to Host Family Day
The 167th Airlift Wing has a special mission next month. And it promises to have something for those of all ages, from kiddy activities to Sumo Wrestling competitions. The Wing will host a Family Day on Sunday, July 13 at the base as a way to thank family members who support the Air National Guard mission year-round. The theme of the day? Fun and
14 May 2008
Recruiters Help With School Supplies
After learning that teachers would have to buy their own school supplies, members of the 167th Airlift Wing's recruiting office wanted to lend a helping hand. "As soon as (Staff Sgt. Christina) Murray heard about that she was on the phone to the guard bureau to see what kind of assistance we could get our teachers," said Jodi Ramsburg, recruiting
14 May 2008
Unit Family Member Awarded Pierce Scholarship
State Command Chief Ronald D, Bowe II, representing the Enlisted Association of West Virginia (EANGWV) presented Ms. Renee B. Alderton with a scholarship in the amount of $500. The scholarship is titled Sgt. Major Harold C. Pierce JR. Scholarship Program. In addition to the check, Chief Bowe presented Ms. Alderton with a plaque and his State

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U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-26 Aug

UPDATE: The ordnance was determined to be an old training round. It is inert and poses no threat, therefore Rt. 11 has been reopened. The 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg currently has their main gate and portions of Route 11 closed near the entrance to the installation. This is out of an abundance of caution for an outdated, unexploded military ordnance that was brought to the installation. A local resident found the unexploded ordnance while cleaning a basement. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit from Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, is en route to respond and clear the area. The road and gate closure could last for numerous hours as crews work to clear the area. A voluntary evacuation is in effect for residents living in the vicinity of the base's main gate. The 167th Security Forces Squadron is coordinating with various local authorities on the response. For questions or concerns, please call the Public Affairs Office at 304-616-5251.

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-08 Aug

We were honored to have nearly 50 local employers here at our wing yesterday for the West Virginia Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) military “Bosslift” event. The participants spent the day learning about the West Virginia Air National Guard and 167th Airlift Wing missions. They toured our base facilities and took part in a local training flight on board a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The ESGR, created in 1972, works to promote cooperation between Guardsmen and Reservists and their civilian employers. The ESGR offers ombudsmen services and educates service members and employers on USERRA, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, which establishes rights and responsibilities for service members and their civilian employers.

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-05 Aug

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/08/01/with-deaths-by-suicide-rising-air-force-orders-resiliency-stand-down/

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-05 Aug

The August 2019 issue of Plane Talk with the latest news from the 167th Airlift Wing is at this link: https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/48546

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-31 Jul

Several 167th Airlift Wing Airmen have been supporting the World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope, W.Va. this month. For Master Sgt. Alan Romero, the opportunity to support the event is life coming full circle. Read his amazing story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/333712/airmans-journey-nicaragua-24th-world-scout-jamboree

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-23 Jul

An information session on the PFAS exposure assessment will be held tomorrow evening at the Comfort Inn, Martinsburg. Meet and greet starts at 5:30p.m. and the presentation will begin at 6:00p.m.

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-28 Jun

Yesterday we hosted eighty-eight JROTC cadets from Berkeley County, W.Va., and the Northern Virginia area. The cadets, who were participating in the week-long Shenandoah Valley Cadet Officer Leadership School at Shepherd University, toured our air control tower, flight simulator, fire department and a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. Even with temperatures in the nineties and high humidity, the cadets marched to each location, calling jodies as they went.

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-24 Jun

Harry S. Truman said, “Not all readers are leaders but all leaders are readers.” The leader of the West Virginia Air National Guard, Brig. Gen. Christopher Walker, shares his recommended reading list here.

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-10 Jun

Catch up on the latest news from the 167th Airlift Wing with the June issue of Plane Talk here: https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/47806

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-27 May

Memorial Day is the one day each year set aside to remember those who Abraham Lincoln observed gave “the last, full measure of devotion.” We’re here today because of them. This Memorial Day, as we spend time with family and friends, please reflect upon the legacy left to us by all the brave men and women of our nation’s Armed Forces. By honoring our fallen warriors – we honor their legacy of ensuring democracy, freedom, equality, and lasting peace prevails.

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-24 May

Have you downloaded the 167AW app yet? It's available now through the USAF Connect App. Download the USAF app, access the favorites portal and search for 167AW.

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-22 May

Congratulations to all of our Community College of the Air Force associate degree recipients! TSgt Wyatt Balwin TSgt Levi Cameron TSgt Joseph Charette SSgt Jessica Dube SrA Erin Engle SSgt Mitchell Gaylor TSgt Samantha Kesecker SSgt Jeffrey Langerhans SSgt James Loy TSgt Glenn Macher TSgt Kevin Myers SSgt David Smith MSgt Nathaniel Smith TSgt Caleb Twigg SSgt Trevor Whittington SSgt Jordan Willis

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-21 May

Join us in congratulating our recently promoted Airmen: To Airman Danielle Burdette Carissa Hensley To Senior Airman Reilley Moore Hailee Holloway Andrew Stover Brandon Grafton Trey Stamey Mark DeHaven George Delinski To Staff Sergeant Tiffani Anders Rachel Spates Chad Remley To Technical Sergeant Victoria Shrieves Michael Whittington To Master Sergeant Shaun Leatherman Shad Jenkins To Lieutenant Colonel Emily Nelson

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-20 May

Our newest members are: AB Niko Leonard AB Tyler Desrochers AB Tyler Shewbridge A1C Justin Ashby A1C Devon Berry A1C Benjamin Weller SSgt Travus Heck Welcome to the 167th Airlift Wing!

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-17 May

Nearly 300 167th AW Airmen spent last week in Alpena, Mich., for a readiness exercise. Here are a few photos from the training event.

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-10 May

It's been a busy month here at the 167th Airlift Wing. Take a look at Plane Talk and see what we've been doing. https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/47400

U.S. Air Force
254709657881155-24 Apr

Today we left our uniforms on the hangers and wore our jeans instead, here at the 167th Airlift Wing. Honoring Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we stand in support of sexual assault survivors. Our force support squadron took it one step further, wearing superhero shirts, to show their fight against sexual violence. Denim Day began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court in which a rape conviction was overturned because the justices blamed the victim for wearing tight jeans. Learn more here: https://www.denimdayinfo.org/why-denim

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Jan

RT @SecAFOfficial: “Brig. Gen. Charles McGee was a trailblazer. One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, his dedication to our nation has…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Jan

RT @GenCQBrownJr: “A life well lived,” is an understatement as applied to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee. As a #TuskegeeAirman & combat aviator w…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Jan

RT @SecDef: Today, we lost an American hero. Charles McGee, Brigadier General and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, passed at the…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Jan

.@GuardMaine 101st Air Refueling Wing is one of about 15 @AirNatlGuard Wings seeking the new Boeing KC-46 Pegasus a… https://t.co/GNxoPBroEB

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Jan

Powered by Airpower — Desert Storm January 16 marks the 31st Anniversary of Desert Storm. It was the largest air c… https://t.co/SONSsafHj4

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Jan

Djibouti regional leaders recently met with U.S. military to discuss mutual interests and share ideas for future pa… https://t.co/YVEKk08q7z

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jan

RT @HQUSAFEAFAF: Getting tactical with our #PartnerStrong forces in Poland. @Spangdahlem_AB F-16 Vipers are conducting Close Air Support…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jan

Recently, Air Force Chief of Staff @GenCQBrownJr and @SpaceForceCSO Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond testified in front o… https://t.co/BA92jvQbgL

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jan

#ICYMI - @AirNatlGuard units participated in Operation Southern Lightning Strike 2021 where units deploy from their… https://t.co/KwOzOl2a6V

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jan

RT @AFThunderbirds: If you’ve ever been curious about the design of the Air Force Memorial in Washington DC, well here’s a side by side of…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Jan

.@AFLCMCofficial will modernize approx. 2,500 radios in #USAF's HC-130J, KC-135, C-130H, C-130J, C-17, C-5, B-1, B-… https://t.co/y3fufBYVrk

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Jan

Powered by Airmen — Gen. Carl A. Spaatz As a pioneer of airpower, Spaatz served as the 1st Air Force Chief of Staf… https://t.co/JrGzZMbWyq

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Jan

RT @AirNatlGuard: Service members with the 3d Marines, 12th Marines & Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center conducted a Joint Ta…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Jan

The #USAF Installation and Mission Support Center is leading postpartum health guidance revisions for the upcoming… https://t.co/y9Za48BwWm

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jan

The Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps recently provided recommendations to senior #USAF leaders, outlining consid… https://t.co/BBjVZMnxOB

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jan

RT @HQUSAFEAFAF: The 569th United States Forces Police Squadron keeps it real when they train. Readiness and preparation are 🔑 when it c…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jan

#USAF officials announce the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan. Aligning w/ @GenCQBrownJr's action orders and… https://t.co/1BRJsLFIOc

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jan

Idaho @AirNatlGuard welcomed @USMC from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, who fly the F-35B Lightning II,… https://t.co/dKGtt1MZQb

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jan

RT @NATO_AIRCOM: .@usairforce 🇺🇸 is in Łask, Poland 🇵🇱 supporting @NATO enhanced Air Policing in the Baltics. Missions like this highlight…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 Jan

RT @HQ_AFMC: We were honored to have @GenCQBrownJr join us at #AgilePatriot 2022. AFMC Airmen impact every Air Force mission, everyday & we…

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