Dec. 19, 2014 Wing launches first C-17 Globemaster III local training flight Weeks ahead of schedule, the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing launched its first C-17 Globemaster III local training flight at its base in Martinsburg, W.Va., on Dec. 18. It was a testament to the dedication and professionalism the wing's Airmen continue to show as they
Nov. 2, 2014 Maintenance shops create ceremonial key to the wing's future As the 167th Airlift Wing moves toward its future as a C-17 unit, change can be felt all around the base.For Master Sgt. Kenneth Smith, the 167th Airlift Wing machine shop chief, nothing signifies that change more than the ceremonial C-17 key that his shop, along with the wing's sheet metal shop,
Sept. 25, 2014 167th Airlift Wing flies last Guard C-5 training mission The distinct whistle of the C-5 Galaxy soaring over Martinsburg, W.Va. Sept. 25 marked the last C-5 training mission at the 167th Airlift Wing and within the Air National Guard.The 167th received its first of 11 C-5s, Dec. 4, 2006 and launched its first C-5 mission, March 28, 2007.Although the C-5
Sept. 25, 2014 167th Airlift Wing ushers in new era with arrival of first C-17 Despite the rainy skies Thursday, a silver lining could be found by the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing with the arrival of its first C-17 Globemaster III.The C-17, piloted by a crew assigned to the 164th Airlift Wing in Memphis, Tenn., touched down at Eastern West Virginia
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