News

July 28, 2021
DOD directs employees to start wearing face masks again

The Defense Department directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving, highly-transmittable Delta variant.
July 16, 2021
New sheriff in town: Jefferson Barracks establishes civilian police force

Jefferson Barracks ANG Base is establishing a new police force consisting of Title 5 civilian personnel, a first of its kind for an ANG installation.
July 14, 2021
Changes coming to 131st Student Flight

A NGB policy change for 131st Bomb Wing student flight Airmen is expected to deliver additional training benefits by getting them more time with their sections and reducing some organizational tasks.
June 15, 2021
131st Crew Chief of the Year takes B-2 incentive flight

After a long delay, the 131st Bomb Wing 2019 Crew Chief of the Year recently took to the skies above Missouri for an incentive flight in a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
May 26, 2021
Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
April 30, 2021
The deadliest building on the planet: B-2 Combined Ops Building open

The B-2 Combined Operations Building, or COB, opened April 23, enhancing Total Force Integration between active duty and Air National Guard Airmen, and strengthening ties between the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings.
March 6, 2021
131st Bomb Wing members inducted as SNCOs

Airmen from the 131st Bomb Wing were honored during a Senior Non-commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony, March 6, 202lThe SNCO Induction Ceremony recognizes Airmen who have recently been promoted from the rank of technical sergeant to master sergeant.
March 4, 2021
PT test pushed to July; scoring, physical component updates ahead

When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for
Jan. 31, 2021
131st Bomb Wing names Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The 131st Bomb Wing celebrated its 2021 Outstanding Airmen of the Year during unit training assembly here January 30, 2020.
Dec. 29, 2020
131st Bomb Wing completes issuing OCP uniforms

The 131st Bomb Wing successfully completed issuing new operational camouflage pattern uniforms to all Airmen in the wing.