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 This is out of an abundance of caution for an outdated, unexploded military ordnance that was brought to the installation.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.

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.

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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

.@AFResearchLab's innovating a new material that can be integrated into garments. Find out more on this transferabl… https://t.co/E40jBU2tDa

#ICYMI: @EsperDoD and @WrightPattAFB Airmen staying fit & focused! https://t.co/Go32S01P6c

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: Great work to the #USNavy Midshipmen & #AirForceAcademy Cadets! At the end of the day, these athletes are the future l…

RT @EsperDoD: Just finished speaking with service members, civilians & families at @WrightPattAFB. Followed up with a lunch with team membe…

RT @EsperDoD: The talent, heart and teamwork represented on the field today by @AF_Academy and @NavalAcademy players is remarkable. So prou…

Hey #Atlanta! Our planes will be over your skies and our #Airmen will be on the ground, experiencing all things you… https://t.co/ccEBUIz39U

RT @EsperDoD: Awesome display of #airpower & #aviation history. Thank you to Director David Tillotson for the remarkable tour and for shari…

RT @AF_Football: Inchin' closer! Koehnke with a career-long 49 yarder for 👌 #LetsFly | #SinkNavy https://t.co/H53iCglvFT

RT @AF_Football: Half. #LetsFly⚡️ | #SinkNavy https://t.co/7U0BqsHMDl

RT @AF_Academy: A toast... Thank you, Aurora! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/cV5IhHgdRh

Here's how #USAF got ready for today's win! #gofalcons #sinknavy https://t.co/K0EqbyTSSb

RT @LukeAFB: This is why you should always pick the window seat 😍 #F35Friday https://t.co/RJRKu5AhTW

Tomorrow #USAF takes on @USNavy. Check out how the Pentagon got ready for the game! #sinkNavy https://t.co/FOCqlqVOZB

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: One of the best things about football season, is the inter-service rivalry! I’m looking forward to watching the @AF_…

RT @EsperDoD: Just landed at @WrightPattAFB. Looking forward to engaging with leadership, Airmen & community leaders to identify and addres…

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: I was able to meet with Brig Gen Jacek Pszczola, Inspector of the Polish Air Force, to discuss how we can continue dee…

RT @PACAF: #PacAngel wrapped up its 2019 series of humanitarian response and disaster relief missions around the Indo-Pacific. @usembassy…

It's an elephant walk! Watch as #USAF aircraft "walk" in close formation during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2019. Th… https://t.co/l1OiyXbQXM

.@AstroHague talks his return to earth. Catch it 8:00 A.M. EDT on CBS This Morning: https://t.co/ScFBo4kGf1 https://t.co/UsDowH0N0F

Welcome home @AstroHague!!! https://t.co/6sVa2XmTwK