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
April 8, 2011 167th Airlift Wing Supporting Operations Worldwide In less than two weeks' time, the 167th Airlift Wing supported missions in Libya, Japan, Afghanistan, and Iraq.One day after United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 was passed, a C-5 Galaxy launched from the Martinsburg, W.Va., base in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn, the U.S. effort to
April 8, 2011 Military families, veterans support committee tackles issues The Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee of Eastern West Virginia is planning to hold its third meeting in May which will focus on military children. ISFAC-East, which originated in November, 2010, was formed in the region to improve the network of services for military families and veterans
April 5, 2011 New TAG Visits 167th Airlift Wing Maj. Gen. James A. Hoyer, newly installed Adjutant General for the West Virginia National Guard, traveled to Martinsburg this weekend to meet with the men and women of the 167th Airlift Wing. During his visit, Gen. Hoyer toured the facility and met with the vast majority of the Airmen here, setting