2010 Annual Report - West Virginia Army National Guard - U.S. Army

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010130th Airlift WingCol. Timothy L. FryeCommand Chief Master Sgt. Marshall N. Adkins“Delivering Freedom withCourage” is the motto of the 130thAirlift Wing, and Airmen fulfilled thismission and distinguished themselvesthrough exceptionally meritoriousservice this year.The 130th Airlift Wing, stationedin Charleston, W.Va., includes a WingHeadquarters staff and four groups:operations, maintenance, missionsupport and medical.Members of the Wing participatedin airlift, airdrop and air evacuationmissions in combat zones and played avital role in the rescue of 17 personnelfrom a U.S. Navy helicopter crash.The Wing also gainedadministrative control of the 167th Aero MedicalEvacuation Squadron from Martinsburg, W.Va.,creating new opportunities for state citizens.In 2010, the Wing supported severaloverseas deployments. Over 150 operations,maintenance and support personnel deployedto Afghanistan to conduct airlift, airdrop andair evacuation missions, in various locationsand environments, with five C-130 aircraft.In addition, one RC-26 aircraft providedintelligence, surveillance and reconnaissancemissions in support of national and statedirected missions. While more than 120 airmenreturned from Afghanistan in November, morethan 80 members continue to be deployed inAfghanistan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, andKyrgyzstan.The continents of Africa and Antarcticaalso hosted Wing members throughout the year.Crews and maintainers were strong participantsin Unified Response, which consisted of flyingaid and reconnaissance missions into Haitito assist with earthquake relief. This missioncontinued for more than a month.On the home front, the Wing was chosen toreceive Real Time in the Cockpit modificationsfor eight C-130s. This system will enable theWing’s aircraft to better communicate withcommand and control agencies and other warfighters. Additionally, it will enable the aircrewto utilize a moving map display at the pilot,co-pilot and navigator stations to enhancesituational awareness.28 29