• Diamond Sharp Award

    Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Davis, 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance technician, received the Diamond Sharp Award for November UTA.Sergeant Davis was nominated by Master Sgt. John Rawie, 131st AMXS 1st Sgt, for outstanding performance, to include: streamlining maintenance practices

  • Missouri National Guard member recruits for Kansas unit

    A member from the 157th Air Operations Group, Director of Personnel Military Recruiting recently returned from working with the Smoky Hill Bombing Range in Salina, Kan. in order to implement a new unit from the ground up.Master Sgt. Bernard Botson, Headquarters Detachment One recruiting and

  • What distinguishes great leaders?

    Exceptional leaders capture passion. They lead for real: from the heart, smart and focused on the future, and with a commitment to being their very best. What matters most is what one makes of the experiences along the path of learning to be a leader. It is often the traumatic and unplanned events

  • Guard members use instinct, military training to aid victim of car accident

    Members from the 131st Force Support Squadron went above and beyond the call of duty Nov. 6 by taking time to help a person in need after witnessing a car accident.Senior Master Sgt. Angela Varvel, 131st FSS Services NCO-in-charge, and Staff Sgt. Danielle Sronce, 131st FSS Services, were returning

  • Guard-sponsored Substance Abuse Prevention course proves eye-opening

    Before teachers can teach, someone has to teach them. That is the premise of a 40-hour drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse prevention course offered by the Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Task Force. About 20 representatives of various state and local agencies recently took the Substance Abuse

  • H1N1 Influenza prevention and treatment tip

    Stay Healthy These steps may help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as the flu: · Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze--throw the tissue away immediately after you use it. · Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If

  • AAFES seeking sizzling holiday creations for $3,850 in shopping sprees

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Hershey's are joining culinary forces to determine which AAFES shoppers have the most talent in the kitchen. The Patriot Family Holiday Creations contest http://www.flickr.com/photos/aafespa/4078277525/sizes/l/> , which runs Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, will spotlight

  • Bringing the holidays to Military men, women

    For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday gifts are a big morale boost. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box. The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to