139th Airlift Wing still waiting for upgraded planes, appreciative of Senator support
File photo By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Along with a move to the north side of Rosecrans Memorial Airport, members of the 139th Airlift Wing are also awaiting word on if they'll be receiving new jets. The 139th has applied to upgrade the current C-130 H Model aircraft to the larger C-130 J models. Commander of the 139th Colonel John Cluck says currently it's wait and see as they proceed through the selection process. "It's over now to, at some point, the director of the Air National Guard for the country will make a decision, I think St. Joe is the perfect candidate, I thin...