139th Airlift Wing (@139aw) 's Twitter Profile
139th Airlift Wing

@139aw

Official account for the Missouri Air National Guard's 139th Airlift Wing, a C-130 Hercules unit in St. Joseph, MO. Home of Sound of Speed Airshow & Open House

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linkhttp://www.139aw.ang.af.mil calendar_today07-06-2011 13:33:11

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Missouri and New York Airmen with the 139th Airlift Wing and 109th Airlift Wing traveled to the Gulfport CRTC in Gulfport, Mississippi, to complete intensive training focused on units that fly C-130H models. 🔗ngpa.us/26683

Missouri and New York Airmen with the <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> and <a href="/109thAW/">109th Airlift Wing</a> traveled to the <a href="/TeamGulfport/">Gulfport CRTC</a> in Gulfport, Mississippi, to complete intensive training focused on units that fly C-130H models. 🔗ngpa.us/26683
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Meet Koda, the 139th Airlift Wing's new support dog! When the four-month Goldendoodle completes his training, he will be a certified post-traumatic stress disorder support dog, therapy dog and comfort dog. 📸ngpa.us/27197

Meet Koda, the <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a>'s new support dog! When the four-month Goldendoodle completes his training, he will be a certified post-traumatic stress disorder support dog, therapy dog and comfort dog.

📸ngpa.us/27197
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Our maintenance and operations Airmen generated seven C-130 Hercules aircraft and performed an ‘elephant walk’ on the flightline. An event of this magnitude highlights the wing's readiness and capacity to generate numerous aircraft.

Our maintenance and operations Airmen generated seven C-130 Hercules aircraft and performed an ‘elephant walk’ on the flightline. An event of this magnitude highlights the wing's readiness and capacity to generate numerous aircraft.
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Round the clock ⏱🔄 This Air National Guard C-130 flew a FORTY ONE hour sortie – keeping it’s engines running for 45 straight hours and refueling 3 times. What’s the longest road trip you’ve been on? USTRANSCOM | Missouri National Guard

Round the clock ⏱🔄
This <a href="/AirNatlGuard/">Air National Guard</a> C-130 flew a FORTY ONE hour sortie – keeping it’s engines running for 45 straight hours and refueling 3 times.

What’s the longest road trip you’ve been on?

<a href="/US_TRANSCOM/">USTRANSCOM</a> | <a href="/Missouri_NG/">Missouri National Guard</a>
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While returning from a fire relief mission, U.S. Forest Service firefighter Ben Wagner faced a medical emergency mid-flight. Maj. Alana Taylor of the 139th Airlift Wing's MDG and her husband, Jeff, were on board to help! FULL STORY: 139aw.ang.af.mil/News/Article/3… #MoGuard #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

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The 139th Airlift Wing marked a new chapter during January drill with a Change of Command ceremony. Congratulations to former commander Col. John Cluck and incoming commander Col. Barrett Golden! Thank you both for your leadership and dedication to the #MoGuard.

The <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> marked a new chapter during January drill with a Change of Command ceremony.

Congratulations to former commander Col. John Cluck and incoming commander Col. Barrett Golden! Thank you both for your leadership and dedication to the #MoGuard.
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In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the National Guard is reviewing its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities.

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the National Guard is reviewing its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities.
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Our C-130 Hercules are always taken care of, even when our maintainers have to reassemble an engine! We're always ready and willing!

Our C-130 Hercules are always taken care of, even when our maintainers have to reassemble an engine! We're always ready and willing!
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✈️ Remaining Mission Ready! ✈️ Aircrews from the 139th Airlift Wing honed their skills with an eight-bladed C-130H from the 182nd Airlift Wing! This H3 model features upgraded avionics and cockpit systems, ensuring our crews stay mission-ready and proficient for future operations.

✈️ Remaining Mission Ready! ✈️

Aircrews from the <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> honed their skills with an eight-bladed C-130H from the <a href="/the182AW/">182nd Airlift Wing</a>! This H3 model features upgraded avionics and cockpit systems, ensuring our crews stay mission-ready and proficient for future operations.
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✈️ Honoring 20 Years of Service ✈️ After 20 years of service, Maj. Mark "Zombie" Gaines took his fini-flight & celebrated retirement with the 139th Airlift Wing! From C-130H loadmaster to pilot, thank you for your dedication to the #MoGuard. Congrats & best wishes, Sir!

✈️ Honoring 20 Years of Service ✈️
After 20 years of service, Maj. Mark "Zombie" Gaines took his fini-flight &amp; celebrated retirement with the <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a>!

From C-130H loadmaster to pilot, thank you for your dedication to the #MoGuard. Congrats &amp; best wishes, Sir!
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Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing stepped forward for #SAAPM2025, participating in a SAPR Color Run to raise awareness & show support for survivors. Help is always available: MO ARNG/ANG: 573-694-4124 DOD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247 #MoGuard #StepForward #PreventionStartsWithYou

Airmen from the <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> stepped forward for #SAAPM2025, participating in a SAPR Color Run to raise awareness &amp; show support for survivors.

Help is always available:
MO ARNG/ANG: 573-694-4124
DOD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247

#MoGuard #StepForward #PreventionStartsWithYou
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🌟 Airman Spotlight 🌟 Tech. Sgt. Mark Wilson, 139th LRS, brings the mindset of a Marine and the heart of a Guardsman to the motor pool. His journey from Corps to Guard is one of grit and growth. Read his story below. 139th Airlift Wing 🔗 dvidshub.net/news/491863/ma… #MoGuard #AirmanSpotlight

🌟 Airman Spotlight 🌟

Tech. Sgt. Mark Wilson, 139th LRS, brings the mindset of a Marine and the heart of a Guardsman to the motor pool. His journey from Corps to Guard is one of grit and growth. Read his story below. <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a>

🔗 dvidshub.net/news/491863/ma…

#MoGuard #AirmanSpotlight
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During Operations Goes Dark, 139th Airlift Wing Airmen navigated the challenges of operating with zero digital connectivity as the result of a simulated cyber attack — including internet, GPS, landline and cellular phones, and network printers. 🔗ang.af.mil/Media/Article-…

During Operations Goes Dark,  <a href="/139aw/">139th Airlift Wing</a> Airmen navigated the challenges of operating with zero digital connectivity as the result of a simulated cyber attack — including internet, GPS, landline and cellular phones, and network printers. 🔗ang.af.mil/Media/Article-…
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Airmen from 139th Airlift Wing SFS trained in Exercise Tinman 25, honing skills in air base defense, MEDEVAC, recon & more. From A-10 close air support to high-intensity field ops, Missouri Guardsmen sharpened their readiness for any mission. 🔗 dvidshub.net/news/499298 #MoGuard

Airmen from <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> SFS trained in Exercise Tinman 25, honing skills in air base defense, MEDEVAC, recon &amp; more.

From A-10 close air support to high-intensity field ops, Missouri Guardsmen sharpened their readiness for any mission.

 🔗 dvidshub.net/news/499298
 #MoGuard
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Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing recently completed support of CENTAM GUARDIAN 2025—hosted by U.S. Southern Command & Guatemala’s Ministry of Defense. ✅ Delivered 13K+ lbs of ammo, 5K lbs of food ✅ Supported Navy Special Boat Team 22 ✅ Enabled medevac training across 3 nations #MoGuard

Airmen from the <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> recently completed support of CENTAM GUARDIAN 2025—hosted by <a href="/Southcom/">U.S. Southern Command</a> &amp; Guatemala’s Ministry of Defense.

✅ Delivered 13K+ lbs of ammo, 5K lbs of food
✅ Supported Navy Special Boat Team 22
✅ Enabled medevac training across 3 nations

#MoGuard
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🩺 Medical Training for Saving Lives 🩺 Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing Medical Group recently partnered with Naval Medical Center San Diego for emergency simulations—enhancing lifesaving skills and sharpening readiness. Because readiness saves lives. #MoGuard #MedicalReadiness

🩺 Medical Training for Saving Lives 🩺

Airmen from the <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> Medical Group recently partnered with Naval Medical Center San Diego for emergency simulations—enhancing lifesaving skills and sharpening readiness.

Because readiness saves lives.

#MoGuard #MedicalReadiness
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📸 Orientation Flights. Lasting Impressions. ✈️ Recently, cadets from the Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol flew aboard a 139th Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft! These orientation flights offer future leaders a firsthand look at the airlift mission—and inspire the next generation of Airmen.

📸 Orientation Flights. Lasting Impressions. ✈️
Recently, cadets from the Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol flew aboard a <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> C-130 Hercules aircraft!
These orientation flights offer future leaders a firsthand look at the airlift mission—and inspire the next generation of Airmen.
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The 139th Airlift Wing has welcomed its first H3 C-130 Hercules! The upgraded aircraft features NP2000 eight-blade props and modernized avionics—boosting speed, efficiency & visibility. 📖 139aw.ang.af.mil/News/Article/4…

The <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> has welcomed its first H3 C-130 Hercules!
The upgraded aircraft features NP2000 eight-blade props and modernized avionics—boosting speed, efficiency &amp; visibility.

📖 139aw.ang.af.mil/News/Article/4…
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Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing trained on preflight operations in chemical protective gear—proving readiness means being prepared to perform in any environment. #MoGuard #MissionReady #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

Airmen from the <a href="/139AW/">139th Airlift Wing</a> trained on preflight operations in chemical protective gear—proving readiness means being prepared to perform in any environment. #MoGuard #MissionReady #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere