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Montana Guard Modernizes With New Fuel Complex
August 10, 2026 — GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Montana National Guard marked another step toward the 120th Airlift Wing’s transition to the C-130J Super Hercules Aug. 7 with the opening of a new petroleum, oil and...

West Virginia’s 130th Airlift Wing Certified for C-130J-30
January 17, 2024 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia National Guard’s 130th Airlift Wing has met the requirements to be declared a C-130J-30 unit with Initial Operational Capability as of Jan. 1.The 130th has been...

4 Air National Guard Locations Chosen for C-130J Upgrades
September 15, 2023 — WASHINGTON - The U.S. Air Force selected four National Guard Airlift Wings as the preferred locations to receive C-130J Super Hercules to replace their aging C-130Hs, pending environmental...

Kentucky Air Guard Upgrades to C-130J Super Hercules
September 12, 2022 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 123rd Airlift Wing welcomed its eighth C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the Kentucky Air National Guard Base Aug. 25, completing the unit’s transition from legacy C-130H...

West Virginia's 130th Airlift Wing to convert to C-130J
May 20, 2021 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 130th Airlift Wing at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base will convert to the C-130J-30 Super Hercules, Acting Air Force Secretary John P. Roth announced May 19.The 130th...

Cal Guard celebrates milestone with 6-ship formation flight
June 15, 2020 — PORT HUENEME, Calif. – Amid the challenges serving in the Air National Guard during the COVID-19 pandemic, California Air National Guard maintainers from the 146th Maintenance Group (146 MXG) and...

Retired Texas Air National Guard Pilot Recalls Protecting Air Force One on 9/11

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response