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Nov. 12, 2013
Missouri Air National Guardsmen win Gen John P. Jumper Awards for excellence

Airmen from the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing and 239th Combat Communications Squadron recently received the Gen. John P. Jumper Awards for Excellence in Warfighting Integration and Information Dominance.The awards reflect the dedication and professionalism not only of the Airmen
Aug. 8, 2013
131st BW makes history as first ANG bomb wing certified for nuclear operations

The Air National Guard celebrated a historic milestone this week as the 131st Bomb Wing, the nation's only Guard unit to fly and maintain the B-2 Spirit, was certified to conduct the nuclear mission upon completion of their Initial Nuclear Surety Inspection. With this certification, the 131st BW
July 9, 2013
131st and 509th Civil engineers team up to set TFI benchmark

Active-duty and Guard Airmen have the same training, but often different mindsets and different missions.Despite the challenges they face in working together, collaboration between the two often results in more efficient and effective Air Force operations.As a part of this total force integration
June 26, 2013
Protect against skin cancer this summer season

Spending time outdoors is a great way to enjoy the warmer weather and get exercise. Blue skies and high temperatures bring people out to parks, pools and beaches wearing summer clothing and exposing more skin. Enjoying the sunshine is nice, but too much can be a bad thing.According to the Centers
June 25, 2013
From Jennies to jets to stealth bombers: 90 years of the 131st Bomb Wing and 110th Bomb Squadron

From Jennies to jets to stealth bombers, the 131st Bomb Wing's history really began with its co-located flying squadron, now the 110th Bomb Squadron, which traces its roots back to the 110th Observation Squadron. The 110th OS was organized by Maj. Bill Robertson and his brothers, Lieutenants Frank
June 5, 2013
Air Force Inspectors: 131st Medical Group is 'Outstanding'

During the June unit training assembly at Whiteman Air Force Base, the 131st Medical Group, Missouri Air National Guard, earned the highest possible rating for their 2013 Health Services Inspection."Our Air Reserve Component units are held to the same standards as their active duty counterparts,"
June 5, 2013
B-2 pilot finishes record-breaking 23-year military career

Only a small percentage of B-2 pilots have ever flown over 1,500 hours, but that is a milestone Lt. Col. Michael Means, 131st Bomb Wing Chief of Safety, surpassed nearly 2 years ago in 2011.Means has spent the last four years flying the B-2 as a member of the 131st team after eight years as an
May 28, 2013
National Guard service linked to Employment

Serving in the National Guard and Reserve may be one way to improve employment opportunities, according to a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. (http://www.bls.gov/news.release/vet.t08.htm)The report, released by this country's definitive authority on employment issues, stated that Gulf
May 8, 2013
Former 131st Commander promoted to brigadier general

Gregory S. Champagne was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony held at the Ike Skelton Training Site on Saturday.Champagne, a 30-year service member and the previous commander of the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., has been serving as the Assistant Adjutant General-Air of
April 11, 2013
131st Bomb Wing Chaplain receives Samuel Stone Award

Chaplain Lt. Col. Michael T. Butler, 131st Bomb Wing, was recently awarded the 2012 Samuel Stone Award, recognizing him as the Chaplain of the Year for the Air National Guard."The Missouri National Guard is proud of Lt. Col. Butler and his service as chaplain with the 131st Bomb Wing," said Maj.