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With competitive airfares to destinations throughout the world and nonstop flights to ten major cities, Yeager Airport strives to make the travel experience convenient and hassle free. Convenient parking within walking distance of the terminal and security lines with short waiting times makes Yeager Airport one of the most passenger friendly airports in the nation.

The 130th Airlift Wing has experienced many significant events and unique firsts in its history. We were the first Air National Guard unit to deploy outside the United States for an annual training exercise when we deployed to the Panama Canal Zone in February 1965. The 130th Airlift Wing was the first Air National Guard unit to participate in Operation Bright Star, a multi-national war-fighting exercise, near Cairo, Egypt in 1981. That same year, it achieved another milestone by being the first Air National Guard unit to participate in Red Flag exercises at Nellis AFB, NV.

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Bystander Intervention Training—SAPR gets a makeover

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June 6, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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60th Anniversary of C-47 crash that killed 21 W.Va. guardsmen memorialized

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June 5, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron gets wet

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June 5, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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Guardian angel saves life

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June 3, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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130th Student Flight program takes off

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June 3, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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130th AW members get the scoop on Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

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March 6, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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Strong Bonds: "A marriage seminar for those who hate marriage seminars"

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March 6, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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130th AW members promoted to master sgt. at NCO Academy graduation

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January 10, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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130th MXS aircraft superintendent wins national award for excellence

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January 10, 2011 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

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Honoring Sen. Byrd

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September 22, 2010 in Air Force, West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

The 130th Airlift Wing deployed to the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston, June 30 to July 2, to conduct military honors and state funeral operations in honor of Sen. Robert C. Byrd who passed away June 28.
Col. Timothy L. Frye, Wing Commander of the 130th AW, said that by June 29, it became obvious the 130th AW was going to be a major player in Sen. Byrd's memorial service and state funeral.
"We were the lead unit for transportation, reception and movement," said Col. Frye.
Senior Master Sgt. Robin S. Willis, noncommissioned officer in charge of logistics plans with the 130th Logistics Readiness Squadron, said 223 airmen from the 130th AW were tasked with duties.
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Crew chief competes on All Guard Marathon Team

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September 22, 2010 in Air Force, West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

A crew chief from the 130th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ran her first race as a member of the All Guard Marathon Team, July 25, competing in the San Francisco Half-Marathon in San Francisco, California.
Staff Sgt. Kristen M. Roles, 25, a native of Lester, West Virginia, qualified for a spot on the All Guard Marathon Team, May 2, at the Lincoln Marathon in Lincoln, Nebraska.
"They have a tryout every year, and take the top 15 females and the top 40 males," said Staff Sgt. Roles.
Staff Sgt. Roles said she has been running marathons for less than a year.
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Nondestructive testing keeps "Charlie West" flying

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January 10, 2010 in Air Force, West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

They have dropped bombs, supplies and paratroops. They have jammed electronic transmissions, fought fires, tracked icebergs, flown in hurricanes, carried live whales and camels, and landed on an aircraft carrier. They are constantly pushed to their limits.

They are C-130H3 Hercules aircraft of the West Virginia Air National Guard in Charleston, W.Va.--"Charlie West" for short.

But the C-130 "Herks" are machines--34 million dollar platforms that require seasoned maintenance teams to keep them in top running condition.
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Hercules gets a bath for the New Year

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January 9, 2010 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

The C-130 Hercules.

Its military uses include gunship, tanker, bomber, drone mother-ship, psychological warfare, special operations, electronic intelligence, command and control, and humanitarian support to disaster areas.

Occasionally it needs a bath.

"Every 180 days," says Tech. Sgt. Adam Mace, an Aircraft Mechanic with the 130th Maintenance Squadron at Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va. "We do this right before every ISO inspection," he says.

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No business like snow business

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January 8, 2010 in West Virginia, Yeager Airport and Air National Guard Base by clevine

Clearing an airfield of snow is no easy task.

"We've had crew out here from 7:00 last night until 9 o'clock this morning. They're pushing snow all night long, keeping the taxi line clear to where flight operations can continue," said Dave Rectenwald, Superintendant of State Operations and Maintenance.

In spite of a winter storm that blasted the area, Tuesday, January 5, it was business as usual at the West Virginia Air National Guard at Yeager Airport in Charleston.
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