Sept. 9, 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
Sept. 9, 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.
Sept. 9, 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
Aug. 3, 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
July 28, 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
July 28, 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
June 16, 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
May 14, 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
May 14, 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
May 14, 2008 Phillips Wins McLaughlin Trophy Tech. Sgt. John Phillips of the 167th Security Forces Squadron was presented with the J. Kemp McLaughlin Trophy, given annually to the West Virginia Air National Guard's top performer, during a formation held Saturday morning. Maj. Gen. Allen E. Tackett, state adjutant general, was on-hand to make