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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

 St. Joseph, MO
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Joined June 2011
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Airmen from the @139AW trained on preflight operations in chemical protective gear—proving readiness means being prepared to perform in any environment. #MoGuard #MissionReady #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
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The @139AW 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/Articl…
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📸 Orientation Flights. Lasting Impressions. ✈️ Recently, cadets from the Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol flew aboard a @139AW 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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🩺 Medical Training for Saving Lives 🩺 Airmen from the @139AW 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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Airmen from the @139AW recently completed support of CENTAM GUARDIAN 2025—hosted by @Southcom & 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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Airmen from @139AW 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
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@AirNatlGuard5 Jun 2025
During Operations Goes Dark, @139aw 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-Dis…
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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. @139AW 🔗 dvidshub.net/news/491863/mar… #MoGuard #AirmanSpotlight
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Airmen from the @139AW 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
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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 @139AW! From C-130H loadmaster to pilot, thank you for your dedication to the #MoGuard. Congrats & best wishes, Sir!
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✈️ Remaining Mission Ready! ✈️ Aircrews from the @139AW honed their skills with an eight-bladed C-130H from the @the182AW! This H3 model features upgraded avionics and cockpit systems, ensuring our crews stay mission-ready and proficient for future operations.
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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!
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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.
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The @139AW 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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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 @139AW's MDG and her husband, Jeff, were on board to help! FULL STORY: 139aw.ang.af.mil/News/Articl… #MoGuard #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
Missouri Airman Saves Firefighter Mid-Flight

Missouri Airman Saves Firefighter Mid-Flight

On Sept. 2, while returning from a fire assignment in Oregon, Ben Wagner experienced a terrifying health scare mid-flight. Wagner, a U.S. Forest Service assistant fire management officer based out of

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Round the clock ⏱🔄 This @AirNatlGuard 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? @US_TRANSCOM | @Missouri_NG
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Chills every time. Thanks to the @139AW of the Missouri National Guard for the KC-130 flyover! 🇺🇸 #AFFlyover
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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.
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@USNationalGuard13 Oct 2023
Meet Koda, the @139AW'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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Missouri and New York Airmen with the @139AW and @109thAW traveled to the @TeamGulfport in Gulfport, Mississippi, to complete intensive training focused on units that fly C-130H models. 🔗ngpa.us/26683
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