ABOUT the 131st Bomb Wing

Photo of 131st Bomb Wing Maintainers working on and around a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at sunset.

 

Mission:  Deter, Assure, Enable, and when called — Prevail! 
Vision:  Ensure relevant full-spectrum readiness to execute national defense today. Ready to provide civil support across Missouri and the Homeland.

 

Priorities:

 

  1. Provide combat ready Airmen to execute integrated federal and state missions.
  2. Develop diverse Guardsmen, ensuring care and connectedness across the team.
  3. Recruit and retain talent, maximize available resources.
  4. Prepare the wing for future B-21, command and control, cyber, and intelligence multi-domain missions.

 

ANG Federal Mission

The Air National Guard's federal mission is to maintain well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies (such as natural disasters or civil disturbances). During peacetime, the combat-ready units and support units are assigned to most Air Force major commands to carry out missions compatible with training, mobilization readiness, humanitarian and contingency operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

ANG State Mission

When Air National Guard units are not mobilized or under federal control, they report to the governor of their respective state, territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands) or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. Each of the 54 National Guard organizations is supervised by the adjutant general of the state or territory. Under state law, the Air National Guard provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations.

ANG Information

B-2 Bomber

Photo of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber in flight over an ocean.
The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. A dramatic leap forward in technology, the bomber represents a major milestone in the U.S. bomber modernization program. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe.
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