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This is the official page of the West Virginia Air National Guard's 130th Airlift Wing, home of the C-130 J-30 (Charlie West) based in Charleston, W. Site content, links, articles, notes, comment threads or publications posted on this official 130th Airlift Wing page do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Air Force, West Virginia National Guard or the 130th Airlift Wing. This page is intended to provide updated information, news and discussion on 130th Airlift Wing issues, projects and personnel. Please visit our official homepage at www.130aw.ang.af.mil. You can also follow us on:
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Last week, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Seward, adjutant general, West Virginia Joint Forces Headquarters, visited Air Forc...
10/14/2026

Last week, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Seward, adjutant general, West Virginia Joint Forces Headquarters, visited Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to learn about the organization’s mission and meet with deployed deployed Charlie West members.

During his visit, Seward received a briefing on the dignified transfer process from AFMAO leadership and learned more about the our commitment to honoring fallen service members with dignity, honor and respect. He also visited the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen, which provides care, comfort and support to families traveling to Dover AFB for the dignified transfer.

10/13/2026

🚨UPDATE: The I.D. office is now open.🚨

The I.D. office is currently down for computer maintenance. We will post when it is open.

10/09/2026

🚨The I. D. Office will be closed on Monday, October 12th for the national holiday. 🚨

On this day 71 years ago, the 130th Troop Carrier Squadron received federal recognition at Kanawha Airport in Charleston...
10/02/2026

On this day 71 years ago, the 130th Troop Carrier Squadron received federal recognition at Kanawha Airport in Charleston, West Virginia. Although publicly designated as a troop carrier squadron, the unit was assigned to the Air Force’s Air Resupply and Communications mission. Air Resupply and Communications units were organized to provide specialized airlift capabilities in support of unconventional warfare, psychological operations and other contingency missions directed by the Air Force. Because of the sensitive nature of these responsibilities, many details of the unit’s wartime mission remained classified during its early years. The unit has had many name changes, in 1960 it was renamed the 130th Air Commando Group, later it was named the 130th Special Operations Group, in 1975 it became the 130th Tactical Airlift Group and in 1992, it became the 130th Airlift Group. On October 1, 1995, the unit officially became the 130th Airlift Wing.

The unit has many achievements, such as, the first Air National Guard flying unit to deploy outside if the continental United States, first flying unit to participate in Exercise Bright Star, a multinational exercise conducted in Egypt, and represented the Air National Guard during ceremonies commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy.

As September comes to a close, the 130th Airlift Wing has had a busy year. From the return of our Airmen after the wing’...
09/28/2026

As September comes to a close, the 130th Airlift Wing has had a busy year. From the return of our Airmen after the wing’s first C-130J deployment to the Dutch Ruck March and September Super Drill, fitness, readiness, lethality and giving back to our community have remained central to who we are and what we do. We are proud to represent the state of West Virginia and our nation!

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09/26/2026

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Over the weekend, the 130th Airlift Wing hosted local first responders for a joint training exercise to share knowledge,...
09/25/2026

Over the weekend, the 130th Airlift Wing hosted local first responders for a joint training exercise to share knowledge, enhance interoperability, and strengthen community partnerships through hands-on practice.

Airmen assigned to the 130th Medical Group participated in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) night exercise at Camp...
09/24/2026

Airmen assigned to the 130th Medical Group participated in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) night exercise at Camp Branch, West Virginia, September 18, 2026.

The training evaluated the team's ability to maintain 360-degree security and organize casualty movement from an austere, contested landing zone under darkness replicating high-stress, large-scale combat operations.

To prepare for the future fight, over drill weekend the 130th Airlift Wing, executed split-site operations during Operat...
09/24/2026

To prepare for the future fight, over drill weekend the 130th Airlift Wing, executed split-site operations during Operation Northern Vigilance, Sept. 14-20.

The full-scale readiness exercise tested the wing’s ability to employ Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts by operating a forward-deployed element here in Michigan while maintaining command and control (C2) from the Wing Operations Center in Charleston.

To read more about it, click the link: https://www.130aw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4608046/130th-airlift-wing-tests-agile-combat-employment-during-operation-northern-vigi/

09/22/2026

Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing joined U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from C Co., 1-169th General Support Aviation Battalion, and B Co., 3-126th Aviation Regiment for a Tactical Combat Casualty Care joint exercise Sept. 18, 2026, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, West Virginia.

The training tested the teams’ ability to maintain 360-degree security, move casualties under simulated combat conditions and conduct critical casualty extractions using CH-47 Chinook and HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.

Joint training like this strengthens interoperability, builds readiness and ensures our Airmen and Soldiers are prepared to respond when every second counts.

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1679 Coonskin Drive
Charleston, WV
25311

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