West Virginia Air National Guard
The West Virginia Air National Guard (WV ANG) is the aerial militia of the State of West Virginia, United States of America. It is, along with the West Virginia Army National Guard, an element of the West Virginia National Guard, and is also closely associated with the United States Air Force.
A C-5A Galaxy of the 167th Airlift Squadron at Martinsburg AGB. The squadron is the oldest unit in the West Virginia Air National Guard, having over 60 years of service to the state and nation.
An F-51D Mustang of the 167th Fighter Squadron, which was flown from 1948 to 1957. The West Virginia Air National Guard was the last ANG unit to be equipped with the Mustang in 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.
A C-130H Hercules of the West Virginia Air National Guard flying over Harpers Ferry, the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah (left) rivers
West Virginia National Guard
The West Virginia National Guard is a part of the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. It comprises the West Virginia Army National Guard and the West Virginia Air National Guard. Unlike some states, West Virginia does not maintain a state defense force, nor is there a naval component to the state's military forces.
West Virginia National Guardsmen clearing flood debris from the side of a highway at Hanover, WV, May 29, 2009
Troops of the WVARNG Quick Reaction Force training in Washington, D.C. just prior to the 2009 presidential inauguration
A C-130H of the West Virginia Air National Guard flying over Harpers Ferry, 2006
A C-5 Galaxy of the 167th Airlift Wing
