Where is the 130th Airlift Wing in West Virginia?

130th Airlift Wing. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The 130th Airlift Wing (130 AW) is a unit of the West Virginia Air National Guard, stationed at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia.

Is there a c 130 in the Air National Guard?

Based at Charleston Air National Guard Base. Also note 130th Rescue Squadron. Changed over aircraft and role with the KC-135A in 1975 after less than 5 years with the C-130. Started with the C-130B in 1980, converted to C-130E in 1989 and C-130J in 1999. Replaced C-130J with C-27J Spartan in 2011. Converted to the MQ-9 Reaper Drone in 2014.

When was the last West Virginia Air National Guard unit?

The West Virginia ANG was the last Air National Guard unit to be equipped with the Mustang in squadron service. The last F-51 (44-72948) was retired to serve as a museum piece at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on January 27th, 1957.

Who is the Inspector General of the 130th Airlift Wing?

Judge Advocate  304-341-6148 Inspector General  304-341-6473 Public Affairs 304-341-6249 Chaplain 304-341-6147 Safety 304-341-6145 Equal Opportunity 304-341-6132 Operations Group Operations Admin. 304-341-6119 Maintenance Group

When was the West Virginia Air National Guard created?

The West Virginia Air National Guard was authorized to expand to two separate aircraft squadrons in 1955 by the National Guard Bureau. On October 1, 1955, the 130th Troop Carrier Squadron (130th TCS) was created at Kanawha Airport, Charleston and was extended federal recognition.

Who is the commander of the 130th Airlift Wing?

130th Airlift Wing Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2020 quick links Phone Directory Wing Staff Wing CC Suite 304-341-6131 Comptroller (Finance) 304-341-6150 Command Post 304-341-6250 Judge Advocate  304-341-6148 Inspector General  304-341-6473 Public Affairs 304-341-6249 Chaplain 304-341-6147 Safety 304-341-6145 Equal Opportunity 304-341-6132

When was the 130th Airlift Wing shut down?

On 13 May 2005, the United States Department of Defense released its Base Realignment and Closure, 2005 (BRAC) report, and the 130th Airlift Wing was one of the units slated to be eventually decommissioned.

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