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April 17, 2023
Howard assumes command of 131st Operations Group

Lt. Col. Matthew Howard assumed command of the 131st Operations Group in a ceremony held at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 2, 2023.
April 7, 2023
131st Airmen earn John Levitow Award during Airman Leadership School

Two 131st Bomb Wing Airmen earned top honors in the recent Airman Leadership School courses, bringing home the John L. Levitow Award for their respective classes.
March 7, 2023
509th BW and 131st BW LO shops work as one

Airmen with the 509th and 131st Maintenance Groups' low observable sections at Whiteman Air Force Base work side-by-side to complete specialized, technical work that enables the B-2’s stealth capabilities.
Feb. 17, 2023
131st Bomb Wing receives prestigious Air Force awards

The Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing has recently been awarded the Meritorious Unit Award and the Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award.
Feb. 7, 2023
Whiteman-based National Guard unit gets new commander for Guard’s only B-2 wing

The National Guard’s only nuclear flying wing welcomed its new commander during a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Feb. 3, 2023.
Jan. 23, 2023
131st Bomb Wing inducts new Senior NCOs

The 131st Bomb Wing conducted a SNCO induction ceremony recognizing 13 recently-promoted master sergeants for the new leadership roles they've taken on.
Jan. 9, 2023
131st Bomb Wing announces 2023 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The 131st Bomb Wing announced its 2023 Outstanding Airman of the Year, representing the best of the wing's Airmen on call every day to defend our state and nation.
Dec. 12, 2022
Doors re-open at Missouri ANG's Springfield recruiting office

The Missouri ANG's recruiting office in Springfield, Mo. is back in full operation after being dormant for more than a year.
Nov. 28, 2022
Spirit Vigilance: Defending the Homeland From the Heartland

The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings completed Exercise Spirit Vigilance 23, Nov. 7, 2022. Spirit Vigilance is a training exercise focused on enhancing the lethality and increasing the readiness of the Airmen who support and execute the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber mission.
Sept. 23, 2022
Air National Guard Command Chief shares leadership philosophy at Jefferson Barracks

The 13th command chief of the Air National Guard visited Missouri Air National Guard members at historic Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, Sept. 11, 2022, and discussed several topics affecting today’s Airmen, including how 131st members fit into the big picture National Defense Strategy.