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  • Airman 1st Class Canisha Hardrict asks questions to Don Gosha, a Veteran?s benefits representative for the VA, during Wingman Day in Hanger One at Lambert ANGB Mar. 20. During his speech, Mr. Gosha stated there are several different offices for Veteran?s affairs, but only one that deals with member?s benefits. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Hodges)

    131st Bomb Wing hosts 'Wingman Day'

    Members from the 131st Bomb Wing gathered in hanger one at Lambert International Airfield Mar. 20 to participate in Wingman Day, an event used to disseminate information about resources available to military members and their families.Maj. Derek Wolter, 131st BW chaplain, explained, in past years Wingman Day has focused on safety in the workplace.
  • Col. Gregory Champagne, 131st Bomb Wing Commander, Missouri Air National Guard, accepts the 131st Bomb Wing guidon from Brig. Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard, during his assumption of command ceremony at Whiteman AFB, March 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

    Champagne assumes command of 131st Bomb Wing during Unit Training Assembly

    In a ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. Stephen Danner, Missouri National Guard adjutant general, Col. Gregory S. Champagne assumed command of the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base March 20.Colonel Champagne has served as acting commander since Col. Robert Leeker, previous wing commander, retired March 5. Prior to Colonel Leeker's

  • March leadership focus: LEGACY

    As John Maxwell, author of numerous books on leadership, said, "It's been said that there are two kinds of people in life: those who make things happen and those who wonder what happened. Leaders have the ability to make things happen. People who don't know how to make things happen for themselves won't know how to make things happen for others."

  • Command chief focuses, adjusts to new role

    Chief Master Sgt. Rich Pingleton, took his position as command chief for the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base during ceremonies held Jan. UTA.As a command chief, Chief Pingleton will be an advocate and voice for the enlisted force. He will also be an advisor for the wing commander on morale, education, and
  • DOUSED! Col Robert "Herm" Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing Commander, Missouri Air National Guard, is doused with a fire hose in honor of his final B-2 flight at Whiteman Air Force Base on February 25. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sergeant Mary-Dale Amison. RELEASED)

    Col Robert Leeker takes final B-2 flight

    Thirty three years ago, Col. Robert L. Leeker began his Missouri Air National Guard flying career piloting Phantoms. This past week, he brought that Guard flying career to a close piloting a Spirit. Colonel Leeker took his final flight as the 131st Bomb Wing commander at Whiteman Air Force Base Feb. 25. In addition to the F-4 Phantom and B-2

  • 131st Bomb Wing Airmen to deploy in support of B-2 mission

    The Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing will be deploying pilots, aircrew flight equipment specialists, and maintenance personnel in support of the B-2 mission in Guam this month.This deployment will be the second time Missouri Air National Guardsmen have deployed with the 509th Bomb Wing to Guam. A year ago, a small contingent of Air Guard

  • Col. Gregory Champagne named commander, 131st Bomb Wing

    Col. Gregory S. Champagne has been named commander of the Missouri National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base.Champagne is well suited to lead the 1,100-member wing, said Brig. Gen. Stephen Danner, Missouri National Guard adjutant general. "Col. Champagne is a proven leader and an outstanding Air National Guard officer," General
  • 131st Bomb Wing Command Chief Master Sgt Lisa Kessinger announced the enlisted 131st Bomb Wing Outstanding Airman of the Year winners at ceremonies held on Dec 5 at Whiteman and Dec 6 at Lambert ANGB-Saint Louis. She also provided words on leadership at the events. "Many of you remember my past sayings of 'Make it Great in 2008' and 'Shine in 2009.' Today I bring you 'Mission Ready to Defend in 2010!'" (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

    Farewell from Chief Kessinger

    To all Lambert, Whiteman AFB and Det 1 men and women - my friends:I cannot believe it's time to retire. As most of you know, I started counting down 24 months ago...and here it is - 3 and a half days to go.My last duty day here is Feb. 5.  We are having a luncheon that day and I hope you all can make it. Thank you for the fond memories, for it has

  • Airmen receive recognition for deploying

    Military members, family and friends all gathered at Ritenour High School for a Hometown Heroes Salute Awards ceremony Jan. 23 to honor the Guardmembers who have deployed for more than 30 consecutive days at a time since Sept. 11, 2001 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle."Today's ceremony recognizes the military

  • Words from the Vice Wing Commander

    It has been two and a half years since I arrived at Whiteman as the first Guardsman to integrate into the B-2 mission. I remember my first day at Whiteman. After arriving onto base I stopped at the shopette. While in line to check out an A1C in front of me noticed my patches and introduced himself. He was from the Weapons Shop and told me how
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