May 6, 2016 146th Airlift Wing's C-130 Airtankers Prepare for Wildland Fire Season Activity bustled this week on the flightline, at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme, California, as nearly 400 military and civilian personnel came together for MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems) annual certification and training. The inter-agency training hosted
March 4, 2016 146th AW Airman Supports Operations in Antarctica Master Sgt. Nicole Wagoner, 146th Airlift Wing safety manager, recently served as an augmentee with the 109th Airlift Wing during their annual support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Antarctica.The 109th AW plays a critical role in supporting NSF annually by providing the use of the
March 3, 2016 146th Dining Facility Shows Off New Amenities It was 1989 when the 146th Airlift Wing first opened its gates to what was then the newest "state-of-the-art" facility in California. Almost 30 years later now the wing's dining facility, affectionately known as the Channel Islands Café, has just undergone a much-needed facelift.Members of the Force