The Great Falls Tribune, citing a Pentagon spokesperson, is reporting that the Montana Air National Guard’s (MANG) F-15s will all be gone by early 2014. They are heading to California. The first F-15s will begin leaving in the next three months according to the Tribune report.

C-130 cargo planes will be replacing the F-15s. According to the Tribune they will start arriving in early 2014.

The move to C-130s is not sitting well with some in the state.

The Western Word was provided a copy of a letter sent to the three members of the Montana Congressional delegation and the Governor from three retired Brigadier Generals who served as commanders in the Montana Air National Guard.   Continue reading →