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167TH AIRLIFT WING

Martinsburg, West Virginia
The 167th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard is an airlift unit that flies the C-5 Galaxy aircraft. For more than 50 years the wing has served the state and nation by providing outstanding capability across a variety of missions, beginning in its earliest days when it flew the F-51 Mustang and F-86 Sabre fighters. The unit has deployed to the four corners of the Earth in support of the Global War on Terrorism and continues to support this effort. The 167th's focus today, and in the future, is summed up in the unit's motto: "Mountaineer Pride Worldwide."

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State Benefits

The Air Guard offers a regular paycheck, tuition assistance and more. Benefits include money for education through the Montgomery G.I. Bill, a military retirement plan, affordable health and life insurance – even access to free space-available air travel.
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Education Benefits
Up to 100% of in-resident tuition and fees rate at any state-supported college/university. In-state rates for out-of-state students at state-supported schools.
Group Insurance
Member: $5,000 for$2/ mo; $10,000 for $3.67/ mo; $15,000 for $5.33/ mo; $20,000 for$7.00/ mo; $25,000 for$8.67 mo; $35,000 for $12/ mo; $50,000 for$17/ mo Spouse: $5,000 for $2/mo;$10,000 for $3.66/mo; $15,000 for $6/mo Dependant: $2,000 for $1.33/ mo; $5,000 for$3.33/ mo
Injury Death Benefits
P/A: Compensation to survivors as provided by state leG.I.slation.
Medical Benefits
State Active Duty: Workers' Comp.
Miscellaneous
State employees: 60 days military leave/yr. Guard auto plates for one time $10 fee. State Employee Health Insurance will be maintained while on state or active duty.
Reimbursement
None
State Tax Advantage
None
Workers Compensation
Yes
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National Benefits

Members of the Air Guard receive a variety of educational and other military benefits.
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Base Post Exchange
Yes. Unlimited
Base Post Facilities
Yes. Unlimited
Base Post Theater
Yes. Unlimited
Burial Flag
Yes
Commissary
Unlimited use of commissary.
Education Benefits
Federal education benefits through the Montgomery G.I. Bill are available to most unit members provided they enlist for 6 years. These benefits are available to our members after completion of basic training and technical school. This program is a non-contributory benefit, meaning no payment or reduction in pay is required to receive these benefits. The Montgomery GI Bill chapter 1606; pays a monthly stipend to offset the cost of attending college full-time or part-time. Another education benefits for members enlisting for six years in a critical skills job is the Montgomery GI Bill kicker of up to $350 per month for full-time college enrollment. If you have prior military service and elected the active duty MGIB, you may still take advantage of this benefit up to a maximum of 48 months of combined benefits at the full-time rate.
Legal Assistance
Limited
Military Burial Assistance
Yes
Military Clothing Sales Stores
Yes. Unlimited
Military Death Gratuity
Yes
Military Medical Dental
Medical, only if duty-related
Military Recreation Facilities
Yes
Military Red Cross Assistance
No
Official Library Services
Yes
Pay And Allowances
Basic pay (4 days for working 1 weekend)
Retirement Points
1 per drill period. Max 2 per day
Sgli Medical Dental
Yes. Up to $400,000. Nominal fee
Space Available Travel
Continental U.S., to include, Hi, Ak, PR, VI, GU
Survivor Benefit Plan
Yes, with 20 years service, if elected
Transient Billeting
Yes
Tricare Medical Dental
30 days coverage for member & family post-release from contingency operation
Va Medical Dental
If injury/illness sustained in line of duty
VGLI Veteran Life Insurance
Yes, after retirement
Wearing Of Uniform
As required
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Mission

The 167th Airlift Wing is located in West Virginia and is primarily involved in the C-5 Galaxy Mission.
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Plane
C-5 Galaxy
The gigantic C-5 Galaxy, with its tremendous payload capability, provides the Air Mobility Command airlift in support of United States national defense. The C-5 mission includes carrying fully equipped combat-ready military units to any point in the world on short notice and then provide field support required to help sustain the fighting force.
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167th Airlift Wing
Martinsburg, WV, USA
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