139th Airlift Wing



Wing Mission Statement

First in Global Response, Tactical Airlift, and Homeland Support

Wing Vision Statement

Empower Innovation, Invest in Airmen, and Cultivate Change to Win

Motto
Always Ready...Ever Willing!

Strategic Goals
1. Attract and retain mission-ready Airmen.

2. Aggressively pursue the newest tactical airlift platform while continuing to modernize the current fleet.

3. Invest in facilities and infrastructure to support current operations and position the wing for future mission sets.

4. Answer the call to any area of operation.

C-130 Hercules

The ANG operates approximately half the C-130 fleet, with the average age being over 25 years. ANG C-130s have participated in dozens of combat and peacetime operations including Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Enduring Freedom, Hurricane Katrina.
AF C-130 Fact Sheet