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  • Staff Sgt. Daniel Middleton, a tactical data link coordinator with the 131st Bomb Wing takes his place on the field during a ceremony to honor military members in Columbia, Missouri, Oct. 3, 2015. Middleton was one out of 10 military members from around the state that were chosen as this year’s Adopt A Warrior honorees. Middleton was also awarded the Master Sergeant Lee A. Messina Trophy for Outstanding Enlisted Achievement, as well as the U.S. Exercise Tiger Foundation’s Medal of Combat Valor. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Traci Howells)

    'Tigers' Honor Missouri Servicemembers at Military Appreciation Day

    Amidst a sea of black and gold, America's colors flew proudly as nearly 67,000 University of Missouri football fans honored 10 Missouri servicemembers at Faurot Field here Saturday. The recognition was part of the 17th annual National Adopt A Warrior Program, hosted by the United States Exercise Tiger Foundation.  The 10 honorees were chosen out of
  • Central Missouri community members watch as A-10 fighter aircraft of the 442nd Fighter Wing fly over an outreach event hosted by the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing, Detachment 1 - Cannon Range, near Laquey, Missouri, Sept. 12, 2015. More than 850 guests participated in the family-friendly event that included munitions demonstrations by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, and C-130 Hercules transport. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Nathan Dampf)

    Cannon Range wows public during community outreach show of force

    More than 850 community members, veterans and families attended an outreach event at Cannon Range, Missouri's only aerial bombing and gunnery range, held Sept. 12. The air show-style event, hosted by the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing Detachment 1, included weapons demonstrations by B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, A-10 Thunderbolt II
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    ANG Ready Airman website and mobile app; powerful resiliency, risk and safety resources

    The Air National Guard Community Action Information Board, in partnership with the safety, personnel and manpower, chaplains, and Surgeon General Directorates, have updated the portfolio of applications available on the ReadyAirman.org site and mobile app.Initially debuted at the ANG Executive Safety Summit earlier this year, ReadyAirman.org is
  • Approximately 175 Patriot Riders filled the Matthewson Exhibition Center at the Missouri State Fair on Military Appreciation Day, August 16, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany Cannon)

    State Fair Military Appreciation Day honors Missouri service members

    Missouri service members and their families were honored with free admission and a special recognition ceremony at Military Appreciation Day at the Missouri State Fair here Aug. 16.The sixth-annual ceremony was an outstanding tribute to all Veterans, especially highlighting those from the World War II era, with participation by Missouri National
  • Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, adjutant general for the Missouri National Guard (l) stands beside Brig. Gen. David Newman of Pittsfield, Ill. who retires from the Missouri Air National Guard with 38 years of military service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Sean Navarro)

    Brig Gen David Newman retires from Missouri National Guard after 38 years of service

    Brig. Gen. David Newman of Pittsfield, Ill. retired from the Missouri Air National Guard with 38 years of military service.His last assignment, which he held since June 2012, was with Missouri National Guard Headquarters located in Jefferson City, where he was the joint chief of staff."When we started this process of starting a new joint team,

  • Joint Chiefs Senior Enlisted Advisor visits Whiteman

    The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff paid a visit to Citizen-Airmen of the 131st and 509th Bomb Wings and the 139th Airlift Wing here during the August unit training assembly.Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia visited to see how total force integration works here and to discuss the chairman's priorities with
  • Gen. Robin Rand provides remarks after taking command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 28, 2015. Rand said he will ensure AFGSC and its Airmen are ready to carry the nation’s load of developing and providing combat ready forces for nuclear deterrence and conventional global strike operations. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

    Rand takes command of AFGSC

    Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony here July 28, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's force of ICBMs and nuclear-capable bombers.A command pilot with more than 5,000 hours, including 470 in combat, Rand previously served as commander of Air Education and Training
  • Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III went on a walking tour at Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Base, Missouri, on July 21, 2015. During his tour he received briefs about the missions of the 131st Bomb Wing, 157th Air Operations Group, 239th Combat Communications Squadron and the 231st Civil Engineer Flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany Cannon)

    Director of the Air National Guard visits Jefferson Barracks

    The director of the Air National Guard viewed missions firsthand, received a base tour and recognized Missouri Citizen-Airmen during his first-ever visit to Jefferson Barracks July 21.Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III visited the historic Air Guard base, which is home to a number of 131st Bomb Wing units, along with the 157th Operations Group, 239th
  • On his recent tour of the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri State Command Chief Master Sgt. Joe Sluder (right) tours the B-2 “Spirit of Nebraska”. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Halley Burgess)

    Missouri State Command Chief tours 131st BW Mission at Whiteman

    Missouri State Command Chief Master Sgt. Joe Sluder visited the 131st Bomb Wing's Citizen-Airmen and got an up-close look at Whiteman's B-2 operations during his recent trip to the base.The visit provided Sluder with the opportunity to view the unique capabilities that this Missouri Air National Guard unit provides to the state of Missouri and to
  • Senior Master Sgt. Phil Johnson, maintenance flight chief with the 131st Maintenance Squadron, assists civil and military aerial performers with aircraft ground support services such as refueling and filling oil smoke tanks used during performances during the Wings Over Whiteman air show June 13, 2015. A number of Citizen-Airmen from the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing were on hand to support the two-day event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Halley Burgess)

    131st Bomb Wing Citizen-Airmen support Wings Over Whiteman air show

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