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

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

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

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

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

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

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

131st Bomb Wing Heritage Park slideshow

131st Bomb Wing at Camp Clark slideshow

Miget takes command of 231st Civil Engineering Flight

Missouri Air National Guard's 231st Civil Engineering Flight held a change of command ceremony for its newest commander, Col. John C. Miget, here June 7, 2015. Col. Michael J. Francis, 131st Bomb Wing commander, officiated the event.Miget, a Perryville, Missouri, native, who most recently served as