• 131st gains full-time resource to support sexual assault response

    Amy Creighton recently joined the 131st Bomb Wing as its sexual assault response coordinator, in support of Guard Airmen who have faced sexual assault."As the first dedicated 131st SARC, Amy is a tremendous asset to the wing with her extensive background in the program at Whiteman and in the local

  • Champagne promoted to Major General, will take on new assignment

    Missouri National Guard's Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Champagne, was promoted to the rank of major general in a ceremony today at the Joint Force Headquarters.In addition to putting on a second star, Champagne will be transitioning to his new role as the Air National

  • Standing united: SAPR program provides avenues for recovery

    During a traumatic experience, it might be hard to know to whom to turn. Dealing with a sexual assault can be a very isolating experience, especially for service members who may be away from their support system at home.However, Airmen can rely on their Air Force and Department of Defense (DOD)

  • Eaves named commander of Missouri Air Guard 131st Bomb Wing

    Colonel Ken "Willie B" Eaves has been named commander of the Missouri National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base.Eaves has a broad background of experience with varied assignments in the Air Force and he has demonstrated solid leadership qualities, said Maj. Gen. Steve Danner,

  • Missouri National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks touch down at Whiteman

    Many may know the Black Hawk helicopter from their favorite military movie. As it prepares to land, the rotors swirl dust, dirt and debris around brave men and women who are geared-up and carrying weapons as they sprint toward the helicopter to take on the day's mission. Maybe you've seen the Black

  • Kennish assumes 131st Operations Group command

    The 131st Operations Group officially gained its commander April 17, as Lt. Col. Jared Kennish assumed command of the unit he'd been leading since November 2015."An assumption of command is a ceremony about leadership," said Col. Michael J. Francis, 131st Bomb Wing commander. "In the case of the

  • Whiteman considered for F-35A Reserve squadron

    Air Force officials announced April 12 that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida; Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas; and Whiteman AFB, Missouri, are candidate bases for the first Reserve-led F-35A Lightning II location.The preferred and

  • Resilient Guard members for a resilient National Guard

    National Guard senior leaders are pushing for all Guard members -- from leadership, down -- to take mental health just as seriously as they do maintaining physical fitness and mission readiness.Building greater resilience is key, say senior leaders."Resilience is the ability to withstand, recover