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

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West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010The 130th Airlift Wingalso provides vital airtransportation for the WestVirginia National GuardChemical, Biological,Radiological, Nuclearand High-Yield ExplosiveEnhanced Response ForcePackage (CERF-P).The Wing received an“Excellent” or “MissionReady” rating on all exercisesand inspections during theyear, including those focusedon administrative compliance,logistics management andaircrew evaluations.In February, members of the 130th AirliftWing played a significant role in saving 17 livesfollowing the crash of a Navy helicopter in aremote area of West Virginia. A 130th AirliftWing crew located the downed helicopter andprovided overhead cover and communicationsfor 18 hours. The communications link wasvital due to the remoteness of the location. Fora period of time, the C-130 was the only linkthe West Virginia Joint Operations Center hadfor coordinating helicopter support and groundparties attempting to reach the crash site inadverse weather. The Wing sent a six-personSecurity Forces team to guard the crash sitefollowing the rescue of personnel.The 130th Airlift Wing continues to bea valuable partner for communities in need.During the year, the 130th responded to floodsand snow emergencies, bringing much neededrelief to state citizens.Members of the Wing had the honor andprivilege of participating in memorial servicesfor the late Senator Robert C. Byrd. More than223 Airmen were involved in some capacity.From engaging in the Global Waron Terrorism to assisting citizens of thiscountry with flood, snow and fire relief, theprofessionalism, knowledge, and technical skillsof 130th Airlift Wing personnel contributedgreatly to the fulfillment of national and stateobjectives.ConstructionThe 130th Airlift Wing began constructionon the final phase of the Aircraft MaintenanceHangar Complex. Phase One includedconstruction of the new 53,000 square footMaintenance Hangar and Shops at a cost ofapproximately $16.8 million dollars. The facility130th AW Flying OperationsC-130 hours flown: 3,677.5Combat hours: 890.8Passengers transported: 18,851Short tons of cargo airlifted: 3,541.5C-26 hours flown: 158.4Combat sorties: 826Students trained: 2229
West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2010will house a large bay for aircraft inspection andrepair. The adjoining area will house specializedaircraft maintenance shops.Phase Two is underway and should becompleted and the facility ready for occupancyby October 2011. The new 71,600 squarefoot fuel cell hangar is estimated to costapproximately $22 million. The fuel cell hangarwill house additional specialized maintenanceshops. The base is striving in its design to ensurethat the new hangar will meet the requirementsfor a LEED certified “Silver” building and EPA2005 energy requirements, and will be amongthe most energy efficient and environmentallyfriendly facilities in the National Guard.Two other large projects are currentlyin the planning phase – a new base entrancefrom Coonskin Drive and an improvedcommunications facility. The Coonskin Driveproject will result in the base having a secureentry for Air Force and Army National Guardmembers. The project involves construction ofa new bridge into Coonskin Park, which willgreatly enhance access to the park for the public.The communications facility is under designand, when completed, will provide a centrallylocated system for both intra-base and off-basetelephone and computer communications.167th Airlift WingCol. Roger L. NyeCommand Chief Master Sgt. John H. Alderton30 31Airmen with the 167th Airlift Wing hadtheir mettle tested in 2010 during a variety ofmissions, both at home and abroad.The Wing -- based in Martinsburg -- gearedup for an Operational Readiness Inspection atVolk Field in Wisconsin. As the Wing rampedup training for the ORI, it simultaneouslyplanned for the inaugural Thunder Over the BlueRidge air show and open house, which wouldultimately attract more than 80,000 visitors tothe base during Labor Day weekend.One hundred eight Airmen from the Wingdeployed around the world in 2010. Twenty-fivemembers of the unit’s Security Forces Squadrondeployed to Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia, while15 firefighters were dispatched to Kuwait. EightAirmen from the Force Support Squadron alsodeployed to Manas, Kyrgyzstan.In January the Wing was used as a stagingarea to deploy much needed supplies to Haitiafter an earthquake devastated the area. Airmenwere responsible for ensuring that 385,000pounds of critical life-saving supplies weredelivered to victims by military and civilianaircraft. For six days hundreds of Airmenworked around the clock in an effort to loadmedical supplies and equipment, generators,air conditioning units, tents, food and waterfor humanitarian flights to the airport in Port-
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