167th Airlift Wing

The 167th Airlift Wing is an Air National Guard unit based at Shepherd Field Air National Guard Base in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Established in 1958 as the 167th Fighter Interceptor Group, it transitioned through various missions, including tactical airlift and air refueling, before becoming an airlift wing. The unit has operated several aircraft types, most notably the C-130 Hercules and currently the C-17 Globemaster III, supporting both domestic and overseas operations. Its members have participated in numerous missions, including humanitarian relief, aeromedical evacuations, and deployments to support operations in the Middle East.