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Aug. 29, 2022
Brown: ‘The National Guard … Truly at the Heart of it all’

As the Air Force’s 75th birthday nears, the service is transforming – bringing change that requires Airmen to get comfortable being uncomfortable, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. told National Guard leaders gathered here Saturday.“I reflect on the fact that our service was created on a foundation of
Aug. 24, 2022
Generation to Generation: first Spirit of Missouri crew chief visits Whiteman

Former Master Sgt. Keith Meadows, the first dedicated crew chief for B-2 Spirit 80-329, the "Spirit of Missouri," visited Whiteman AFB, and spokes with the aircraft's current maintenance team of 131st Bomb Wing crew chiefs.
July 8, 2022
131st Bomb Wing Command Chief retires

131st Bomb Wing command chief master sergeant LeRoy McCardell Jr. retired after 34 years of uniformed service during a ceremony at Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Base, June 25, 2022.
June 28, 2022
Exercise BUMBU 22: The 254th Combat Communications Group puts their abilities to the test

The Air National Guard’s 254th Combat Communications Group put their deployable communications capabilities to the test during two weeks of annual training at Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for Exercise BUMBU 22. The exercise was a rare opportunity for these squadrons to train in the
May 24, 2022
Air National Guard director visits Missouri’s 131st Bomb Wing

Team Whiteman received a visit from the Air National Guard’s top leader and his spouse May 12-14, 2022, to get a first-hand understanding of how 131st and 509th Bomb Wing Airmen perform the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber mission, and the unique challenges it presents.
March 5, 2022
131st Bomb Wing hosts seminar for additional duty first sergeants

The 131st Bomb Wing hosted a training seminar for additional duty first sergeants from across the Air National Guard Feb. 8-10, 2022, at Whiteman AFB, Missouri.
Feb. 28, 2022
131BW Crew Chief of the Year earns B-2 flight

Master Sgt. Joshua Upton, a crew chief with the 131st Bomb Wing, was selected as the wing’s 2021 Crew Chief of the Year and awarded with an incentive flight in a B-2 Spirit bomber.
Feb. 25, 2022
131st pilot achieves 1,500 flight hours in B-2

A 131st Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit bomber pilot became one of only 17th aviators to surpass 1,500 flight hours in the aircraft during a training sortie at Whiteman AFB, Missouri.
Feb. 9, 2022
131st Bomb Wing announces 2022 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The 131st Bomb Wing announced its 2022 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, who were recognized for their achievements in service to their wing, their communities, across the state of Missouri and while deployed.
Feb. 1, 2022
Miller assumes command of 131st Mission Support Group

The 131st Mission Support Group welcomed Col. William Miller as he assumed command during a Jan. 9, 2022, ceremony here.