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Jan. 27, 2012
131st Bomb Wing member among honored for work at MU Veterans Center

Missouri University's Carol Fleisher and Daniel Sewell were recognized Monday with the Outstanding Public Service Award, the second-highest honorary public service award given by the U.S. Department of Defense, Jan 23.Fleisher and Sewell were honored for their development of the University of
Jan. 4, 2012
The dos and don'ts of the political season

With the presidential primaries lurking around the corner, there are a few things service members must remember during this upcoming political season.When you joined the military or became a federal employee, you did so with the knowledge that this decision came with some sacrifice.Everyone is
Jan. 4, 2012
Air National Guard Referral Rewards Program a plus to Missouri Air Guard recruiting efforts.

The Air National Guard Referral Rewards Program at www.refer2ang.com is a voluntary recruitment referral program in which any Guardsman or retiree who successfully helps recruit a new member is rewarded with incentives.Unlike previous programs, such as the monetary based G-RAP (guard recruiting
Dec. 27, 2011
Air Guard Veterans mark 50th anniversary of Berlin Crisis mobilization

For many young people the Cold War is something they learned about in history class, but Tony Ribaudo lived it as a member of the 131st Tactical Fighter Squadron, a St. Louis-based unit of the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Fighter-Bomber Wing, now known as the 131st Bomb Wing.Ribaudo, 74, of
Dec. 16, 2011
Missouri Air Guardsman achieves top academic award at U.S. Air Force Weapons School

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School graduated 90 officers during a ceremony Dec. 10, 2011, at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Among these recent graduates was B-2 bomber pilot Maj. Ryan "Poacher" Bailey, 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, who received the top academic award
Dec. 14, 2011
Florissant resident named 2012 Missouri Air National Guard Senior NCO of the Year

A Florissant man who wears two uniforms is the 2012 Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for the Missouri Air National Guard. Master Sgt. Eric J. Gremminger, 45, serves with the 131st Security Forces Squadron at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and is also a deputy sheriff
Dec. 12, 2011
St. Peters guardsman honored as 2012 Missouri Outstanding Airman of the Year.

A St. Peters man who enlisted in the military, in part because of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, is now the 2012 Missouri Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year. Senior Airman Christopher Scott Krueger, 30, serves as a collections requirements manager with the Intelligence, Surveillance and
Dec. 12, 2011
Belleville resident honored as 2012 Missouri Air National Guard 1st Sergeant of the Year

A St. Louis native now living in Belleville, Ill. is the Missouri Air National Guard's Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year for 2012. Master Sgt. Sheldon G. Matthews, 44, serves with the 239th Combat Communications Squadron, headquartered at the 131st Bomb Wing Air National Guard Base at
Dec. 8, 2011
DoD calls on Guard and Reserve Members to Nominate supportive employers for 2012 Freedom Award

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, encourages Guard and Reserve members to nominate their supportive employers for the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award as only five weeks remain until the deadline. The Freedom Award is the DoD's
Oct. 24, 2011
Missouri Air Guard vocalist savors spotlight of NLCS, sings at World Series

As the St. Louis Cardinals play the Texas Rangers in the World Series, a member of the St. Louis-based 571st Air Force Band of the Missouri Air National Guard made preparations of his own. While still savoring his opportunity to sing "God Bless America" during game three of the National League