• Missouri Air National Guard rank in top ten states for strength in manning

    Recruiting and Retention members from the 131st Fighter Wing were recently recognized by Col. Robert L. Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, during a commanders meeting for their part in the Missouri Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Team ranking seventh in the Nation with 105% manning in

  • Boots on ground at Cannon Range

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Kessinger, 131st Fighter Wing, visited the Airmen of Detachment 1 Cannon Range late October to speak with the Senior Enlisted members to gain feedback on "how the Wing can better serve the men and women." A plan was developed to bring a specific "Wing Team" to Cannon

  • NCOAGA volunteers time to Habitat for Humanity

    The day started off very cold and none of the homes had heat installed as of yet. Luckily the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Graduates Association Chapter 14 members were warned ahead of time and most of them dressed for the bitter weather. The NCOAGA Chapter 14 members gathered Nov. 22 to assist

  • NCOAGA performs Operation Patriotism

    Members from the 131st Fighter Wing Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Graduates Association Chapter 14 performed Operation Patriotism at Dardenne Elementary School Nov. 11 to help support a local school pay tribute to the Veterans this Veteran's Day. Operation Patriotism teaches the audience about

  • New law authorizes Veterans’ Salutes during National Anthem

    Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's

  • Lt. Col. Eaves assumes command of 110th BS

    Lt. Col. Kenneth "Willie B" Eaves, former 131st Fighter Wing chief of plans and programs and total force integration officer, assumed command of the 110th Bomb Squadron in a ceremony held at Whiteman AFB, Nov. 7. "This Assumption of Command marks the beginning of the 110th Bomb Squadron and with

  • Counterdrug Team Visits St. Louis-Area School

    The Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Program made a dramatic entrance at St. Joan of Arc School in south St. Louis. As the schoolchildren looked up in awe, two pilots landed a Kiowa helicopter onto the school playground where students normally play basketball and kickball during recess. The

  • 231st CEF Fire Department knows it's never too early to teach fire safety

    The 231st Civil Engineering Flight Fire Department coordinated with the Central County Fire Rescue to teach fire safety to the children at Scooby's Den Oct. 5 for National Fire Safety Month. This year's theme focuses on fire safety at home, explained Senior Master Sgt. Tim Hill, 231st Civil