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Air Guard finance team uses dollars and ‘sense’ to prepare for deployment

The 131st Comptroller Flight operated from tents in a simulated deployment situation during annual training at Whiteman Air Force Base, June 2015. Finance team members completed several training scenarios in order to stay ready to meet state and federal mission requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Ceremonial welcome for Team Whiteman’s newest ‘members’

Airmen and officers of the 131st Bomb Wing and 509th Bomb Wing cut the ceremonial ribbon at the 131st Bomb Wing Heritage Park during the dedication ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 12, 2015. Col. Michael Francis, 131st Bomb Wing commander, cut the ribbon to open the new park that hosts Whiteman’s newest static aircraft, along with Missouri Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, 509th Bomb Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, Brig. Gen. Greg Champagne, and Airmen of the 131st Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Nathan Dampf)

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Multi-Faceted Citizen-Airmen Train for a Multi-Faceted MOANG Mission

Citizen-Airmen of the 131st Bomb Wing train for state emergency response by setting up a tent shelter at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 6, 2015. Since 2009, the Missouri National Guard has mobilized almost 6,000 Citizen-Airmen and Citizen-Soldiers for 15 state missions.

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USSTRATCOM bombers practice key capabilities

A 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief preps a B-2 Spirit for refueling at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 8, 2015. A hot-pit refueling was conducted after the B-2 Spirit landed on RAF Fairford, England, showcasing the capability of the aircraft to forward deploy and deliver a conventional and nuclear force anytime and anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Christopher Mesnard)

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USSTRATCOM bombers practice key capabilities

Two B-2 Spirits sit on the flightline at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 8, 2015 after a hot-pit refueling. The hot-pit refueling also showcased the partnership between active duty and Air National Guard Airmen from the 131st Bomb Wing from Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, who coordinated the B-2’s presence in the European area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Christopher Mesnard)

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Army Guard’s Camp Clark ideal site for 131st BW emergency response training

The Missouri Army National Guard provided vehicles with which Citizen-Airmen of the 131st Bomb Wing trained for state emergency response at Camp Clark in early June. The training, which would otherwise be difficult to replicate at the 131st’s home stations of Whiteman Air Force Base and Jefferson Barracks, included first aid refreshers, convoy training, Humvee driving, field skills, and disaster response training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Clark)

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131st Bomb Wing Citizen-Airmen train for state emergency response at Camp Clark

Citizen-Airmen of the 131st Bomb Wing practiced emergency response training at Camp Clark, Missouri, during early June 2015. Their training included Humvee driving and rollover training, convoy operations, first aid and land navigation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Clark)

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Mass casualty training, exercise prepares 131st Airmen for state response

Senior Airman Joel Francisco, a munitions technician with the 131st Maintenance Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Jason Roddy of the 239th Combat Communications Squadron, help to evacuation of their wingman Senior Airman Scott McElfresh, 131st MXS. The Airmen participated in a simulated tornado exercise during annual training to help prepare them for state emergency duty. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Traci Payne)

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Mass casualty training, exercise prepares 131st Airmen for state response

Master Sgt. Ervin Lockhart, a radio frequency technician with the 239th Combat Communications Squadron, directs his team as they move simulated barriers out of their path. Lockhart served as the convoy and incident commander during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Clark, Missouri, June 4, 2015.

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131st Bomb Wing Airmen prepare for state emergency convoy operations

Citizen-Airmen from the 131st Bomb Wing familiarize themselves with a Humvee in preparation for convoy operations training at Camp Clark, near Nevada, Missouri, June 3, 2015. The Airmen were training as part of a state emergency duty exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Clark)

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Guard cadre train fellow Airmen during emergency response exercise

Members of the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing who served as support staff during the 131st’s state emergency response training at Camp Clark, near Nevada, Missouri, June 6, 2015. Standing from left to right are Tech. Sgt. Pete Young, Master Sgt. Kirsten Inwood, Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Mundwiller, Senior Master Sgt. Kirk Lindell, Master Sgt. James Bradley, Senior Master Sgt. John Chaffee, Master Sgt. Jen Fanoele, Tech. Sgt. Joe Hudson, Master Sgt. Joshua Adkins, Master Sgt. Ronnie Bylo, Capt. Aaron Armstrong, and kneeling are Senior Master Sgt. Ken Huff and Tech. Sgt. Jarrad Luckey. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Clark)

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Guard training preps Airmen for state mission, builds unit cohesion

Senior Airman Jordan Fijal evacuates the Humvee simulator with assistance from Staff Sgt. John Tolerico, both from the 131st Maintenance Group, during Humvee rollover training at Camp Clark, near Nevada, Missouri, June 3, 2015. Airmen were trained on procedures to avoid as well as team evacuation of the vehicle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Traci Payne)

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Guard training preps Airmen for state mission, builds unit cohesion

Senior Master Sgt. Ken Huff, 131st Maintenance Squadron Avionics and Accessories Flight chief, demonstrates the operation of a Humvee rollover simulator as part of state emergency response training at Camp Clark, near Nevada, Missouri, June 3, 2015. Approximately 60 Citizen-Airmen from the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing trained for state emergency response during the week of June 2-6. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Traci Payne)

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239th Communications Airmen support Air Guard exercise at Camp Clark

Staff Sgt. Rick Jones, radio frequency transmissions craftsman with the Missouri Air National Guard’s 239th Combat Communications Squadron, left, and Airman 1st Class Nathan Jurado, client systems technician also with the 239th, check their communications equipment while supporting a Missouri Air National Guard training exercise at Camp Clark, near Nevada, Missouri, June 3, 2015. The 239th was on hand to provide communications support to the while training for their emergency response mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Clark)

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131st Airmen ensure readiness, responsible resource management through lodging

Tech. Sgt. Tara Jones, left, 131st Bomb Wing Force Support Squadron services management and programs assistant, and Master Sgt. Rayna Scott, acting 131st BW FSS services superintendent, look over a lodging roommate spreadsheet May 26, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The spreadsheets are sent to hotels so Service members of the 131st BW Missouri Air National Guard are accommodated during their training. Note: Spreadsheet blurred for security reasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jazmin Smith)

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Retired Missouri Air Guard Chief Gives Art ‘Wings’

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Keith Brown, center, presents his original artwork to 131st Bomb Wing leadership, Feb. 8, 2015. Brown designed the illustration of the B-2 “Spirit of Missouri” especially for the 131st Bomb Wing, to commemorate the dedication of the bomber to the Missouri Air National Guard. Pictured from left to right: Chief Master Sgt. Paul Carney, 131st Bomb Wing command chief, Col. Michael Francis, 131st Bomb Wing commander, Brown, Col. Kenneth Eaves, 131st Bomb Wing vice commander, and Col. Michael Jurries, 131st Mission Support Group commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Traci Payne)

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SOS: Save Our Stories!

Army Sgt. Jack Shannon completes an operational jump into North Korea as a “Rakkasan,” a member of the elite 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team air assault group. (Courtesy photo from the family)

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SOS: Save Our Stories!

Army Lt. Olin “Short Round” Hardy and L Company infantrymen wait to hear news on the radio during the Korean War. (Courtesy photo from the manuscript “Love Company - the predecessor to 'LOVE, Labor and Laughter'" at http://www.lovecompany.org/pdfs/LoveBook.pdf).

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Why is the word ‘rape’ no longer offensive?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kayleen Moss, a 52nd Medical Operations Squadron pediatrics technician, and her husband, Brandon, pose for an anti-sexual assault campaign image at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 13, 2014. The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program provides services to assist victims and survivors of sexual violence. SAPR has an ongoing campaign to encourage people to step up and step in to prevent sexual assault. Victims can reach a trained victim advocate 24/7 on the Whiteman Air Force Base SAPR confidential hotline at 660-687-7272. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

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Former Army ‘shirt’ will drive family readiness in 131st, seeks volunteers

131st Bomb Wing Airman and Family Readiness Program manager, Mr. Gary Woods, chats with family readiness volunteer Ms. Sole Suchomel at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Whiteman AFB, Missouri. Woods is actively seeking volunteers to help with a variety of programs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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