167th Airlift Squadron
Description
The 167th Airlift Squadron (167 AS) is a unit of the West Virginia Air National Guard 167th Airlift Wing located at Shepherd Field Air National Guard Base, Martinsburg, West Virginia. It is equipped with the C-5 Galaxy intercontinental heavy airlifter. Its role is for reconnaissance and has been active since 1942. In June 1972, it was moved from Military Airlift command to Tactical Airlift Command. In March 2007 it launched its first C-5 mission from Shepherd Air Field.
