• 131st Bomb Wing completes annual training with a twist

    - The Missouri Air National Guard 131st Bomb Wing completed its yearly two-week annual training, with a twist, at Whiteman Air Force base. Typically annual training is two five-workday weeks, however, this year the wing also worked two consecutive weekend Unit Training Assemblies in conjunction with

  • Peterson takes command of 131st Bomb Wing Medical Group

    Lt. Col. Joanie Peterson, of Blue Springs, will be taking command of the 131st Bomb Wing Medical Group this weekend during a Change of Command ceremony.Prior to being selected as the commander, she was the deputy commander for the 442nd Medical Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base as an Air Force

  • 131st Civil Engineers provide humanitarian support

    Members of the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Civil Engineering Squadron traveled to Oahu this week as part of an Innovative Readiness Training mission to improve living conditions at an adult daycare center. The squadron is responsible for completing several civil engineering projects for Camp

  • Whiteman Airmen ready for first AFGSC Global Strike Challenge

    A total force team from the 509th and 131st Munitions Squadron were put to the test during a practice competition Monday in preparation for the first Global Strike Challenge later this month.B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer, and Intercontinental Ballistic Missile units are competing in

  • Listen then speak, follow and then lead

    In the military we have a culture of supporting our leaders; all is well when we know that our leaders have our backs. From our most senior leaders to our unit leaders, we put our trust in them. Leaders inspire and motivate us to do our best. During the course of our careers, we have admired someone

  • Air National Guardsmen work seamlessly with active duty Air Force

    ANDERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - More than three months ago, the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman deployed with the active Air Force's 509th Bomb Wing to support B-2 Spirit missions in Guam.This deployment is only the second time the Air Guard has deployed with the 509th Bomb

  • 131st Security Forces Airman embraces Total Force Integration

    Ever since arriving at Whiteman AFB, Senior Airman Jason Harris, 131st Security Forces Squadron, has embraced the concept of Total Force Integration with the 509th Bomb Wing personnel. Airman Harris tried out and was selected for a position with the 509th Bomb Wing soccer team. He has taken the

  • Missouri National Guard member serves dual mission

    Staff Sgt. Herastico Pitty-Diaz serves as a member of the 131st Bomb Wing Security Forces Squadron. He works to keep the base and personnel safe by manning the entry control point, checking the identification of everyone who comes on to keep people who don't belong from entering. He also patrols the

  • Eaves Assumes Command of 131st Bomb Wing's Operations Group

    Lt. Col. Ken Eaves assumed the position of Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing Operations Group commander from Col. Michael Francis in a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base May 2 at 1:31 p.m., in Missions End. Prior to taking his new position, Colonel Eaves served as the

  • Jones named 131st Bomb Wing's Missions Support Group commander

    Lt. Col. Timothy M. Jones, of Jefferson City, was recently named the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing Missions Support Group commander at Whiteman Air Force Base.Colonel Jones was chosen to command the group of 300 Airmen strong, that encompasses Citizen-Airman from Whiteman AFB, south