April 16, 2012 Responding to State Active Duty is Part of the Mission Severe storms pounded southern West Virginia on Thursday, March 16 providing Airmen the opportunity to lend a hand. Several inches of rain fell in a short time. Rivers and creeks spilled over their banks, rolling through the hollows of Lincoln and Logan counties. An estimated 150 to 200 homes and
April 16, 2012 Wing’s Fire Department receives multi-purpose truck The 167th Airlift Wing's Fire Department recently took possession of a ladder/pumper combination fire truck.And like with any new vehicle, the Wing's firefighters checked the newest addition to the fleet from top to bottom: turning knobs, flipping switches, taking to the wheel and even stretching
March 16, 2012 167th Wing Airman steps up to honor veteran after bugle falls silent Rendering Taps at military funerals is a final way to pay tribute to veterans who have served their country.But what happens when a bugle falls silent?An Airman with the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing found out firsthand. Or rather he lent a hand.Senior Master Sgt. Todd
Feb. 3, 2012 Aircraft Change Proposed for 167th Airlift Wing Eight C-17 Globemaster aircraft will replace the 167th Airlift Wing's current fleet of eleven C-5 aircraft, according to the Force Structure Overview released today by the Secretary of the Air Force.Numerous aircraft changes are planned throughout the Active, Reserve, and Guard components in order
Dec. 20, 2011 167th Airlift Wing provides testing ground for mask development Develop one aircrew mask that can be used on over 100 different air frames. That is the challenge for researchers assigned to the Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Fixed Wing (JSAM-FW) Program.In early December, JSAM-FW researchers visited the 167th Airlift Wing to evaluate the JSAM's ability to
Oct. 20, 2011 West Virginia Air National Guard’s 167th Airlift Wing Participates in Historic Surge Flying seven of its 11 assigned C-5 Galaxy aircraft, the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing is participating in an historic "surge" this week. Based in Martinsburg, W.Va., the 167th Airlift Wing has been tapped to demonstrate its readiness, power, flexibility and partnership
Oct. 5, 2011 First Responders Answer the Call in Aftermath of Air Show Incident With the tragic crash of a T-28 aircraft on base on the first day of the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Air Show and Open House, community members were able to see first-hand how 167th Airlift Wing first-response teams do their jobs in real-world situations."The fire and security teams responded
Oct. 5, 2011 West Virginia Airman Races to Top Spot in National Contest Thirty minutes may not seem like a long time to some, but spent creatively it can help make a difference in a life.Just ask Master Sgt. Tim Blankenship of the West Virginia Air National's 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, W.Va.Blankenship's entry to design a racecar for Toyota's Sponsafier 3
Oct. 5, 2011 Two 167th Airmen Win ANG Logistics Awards Two members of the 167th Airlift Wing's Logistics Readiness Squadron were honored for their field expertise with Air National Guard awards during Sunday morning's UTA.Master Sgt. Zoe Shetley and Staff Sgt. Michael Hewitt were awarded trophies for being namedANG's Logistics Plans Senior
May 15, 2011 167th Airmen thank hometown for community support In a gesture of appreciation for all of the support that their hometown has given them over the years, members of the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing presented an American flag to Morgan County officials Saturday night to be flown over the new downtown courthouse. With 10