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Mrs. Cody talks family, readiness support services during Whiteman visit

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, spouse of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, meets with first sergeants from the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base March 9, 2014. While here, Chief and Athena Cody toured Total Force facilities and operations, and conducted all calls with Airmen from the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing and the active duty 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Capt. Jeffrey M. Bishop/RELEASED)
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Missouri Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing receives prestigious Jimmy Doolittle Award

Accepting the Jimmy Doolittle Educational Fellow for Power Projection is Maj. Michael Belardo, B-2 Weapons Officer, 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III presented the award at the AF Gala, Feb 20, 2014, in Orlando, Fl. Welsh and Belardo were joined by (R to L) AFA Central Florida Chapter President Bill Palmby, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Chief Master Sergeant Gary Brown, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody and Air Force Gala Chairman Tim Brock.(Courtesy photo)
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It's not too late in the flu season to get vaccinated.

An Airman of the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, receives his annual flu shot from Lt. Col. Susan Walker, chief nurse executive for the 131st Medical Group. Flu season has not peaked yet and typically lasts until May, making it vitally important to get vaccinated.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman Halley Burgess/RELEASED)
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Competitive spirit, drive to help others push up-and-coming Missouri Air Guardsman

Senior Airman Cortney Leavitt, knowledge operations manager for the 131st Mission Support Group, explains her basic military training experiences and survival tips to the newest members of the 131st Bomb Wing during a recent Student Flight class at Whiteman Air Force Base. Assisting with the Student Flight is one of Leavitt’s many responsibilities that allows her to mentor others within the wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Dampf/RELEASED)
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131st Airmen help motorists after two early-morning accidents

Seatbelts can save lives. Buckle up no matter how far you're travelling, and ensure all passengers do the same. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)
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Heupel leads total force team to top inspection marks

Tech. Sgt. Melissa Heupel, noncommissioned officer in charge of the 131st Operations Support Flight Combat Crew Communications section, and Lt. Col. David Thompson, a pilot for the 110th Bomb Squadron, discuss communications equipment and training publications issued for a training mission. Heupel said she finds teaching the officers and Airmen in her shop as the most rewarding part of her job. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Dampf/RELEASED)
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Missouri National Guard names Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The Missouri Air National Guard named selected Citizen Airmen of the 131st Bomb Wing as their Outstanding Airmen of the Year awardees this month at the Missouri National Guard’s headquarters at Ike Skelton Training Site in Jefferson City. Pictured (center l to r): Master Sgt. Frank Pliemling, Senior Master Sgt. Nicholas Eyman, Staff Sgt. Tyler Owenby. Senior Airman Ashlea Garrison (131st Bomb Wing File Photo)
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Citizen Airmen Call on Robust Support to Defeat Holiday Stressors, Challenges

Airman 1st Class Justin McClain, 131st Bomb Wing, shops for holiday gifts at the Whiteman Base Exchange. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman Halley Burgess)
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131st Missouri Air National Guard pilot reaches 1000 B2 flying hours

Lt. Col. Jared Kennish, 110th Bomb Squadron Commander, presents Maj. Tim Rezac with his 1000 B-2 flying hour patch, Dec 13. Only 36 pilots have ever reached 1000 B-2 hours, and just thirteen still actively fly the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Six of these elite pilots are 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard members at Whiteman Air Force Base: Col. Mike Pyburn, Lt. Col. Rhett Binger, Lt. Col. Dave Thompson, Maj. Jared Kennish, Maj. Luke Jayne, and Maj Tim Rezac. The 1000 B2 flying hours patch presented to Rezac is included in inset. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison. RELEASED)
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“Your Life is Our Business – The Last to Let You Down”

Members of the 131st Aircrew Flight Equipment section, Missouri Air National Guard, unveil their new Aircrew Flight Equipment plaque with the motto “Your Life is Our Business – The Last to Let You Down,” Dec 8, at Whiteman Air Force Base. The plaque serves as a commemoration of past successes while the two blank plates remind all that there can be no compromise with perfection; that the section will always keep a wholehearted respect for their vocation, regarding it as a high profession rather than a day-to-day task, and will keep in mind constantly their grave responsibility. (Pictured l to r): Technical Sgt Matt Smith, Staff Sgt Suzanne Koehler, Chief Master Sgt Tim Wilson, Airman 1st Class Venecia Thelin, Technical Sgt Paul Carney, Staff Sgt Greg Sloan, Staff Sgt Mark Mock. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)
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Always Ready, Always There for 377 Years!

Happy Birthday to the National Guard! 1636 - 2013.
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Always Ready, Always There for 377 Years!

The First Muster in spring 1637; this took place after the December 13, 1636 Massachusetts General Court declaration established three regiments within the colony to defend against enemy attack and preserve settlements, established in the English militia tradition
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131st Bomb Wing commander wraps up the year before holidays

Col. Michael Francis, 131st Bomb Wing commander, Missouri Air National Guard, addresses the wing at the 2013 year-end all call Dec 8, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Francis discussed the achievements of the past year and outlined his vision for the next. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Dampf/RELEASED)
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131st Bomb Wing commander wraps up the year before holidays

131st Bomb Wing commander Col Mike Francis and wing command Chief Master Sgt. Paul Carney stand with the 131st Airman of the Year winners. Pictured (center l to r): Capt. Daniel Uchtmann, Master Sgt. Frank Pliemling, Senior Master Sgt. Nicholas Eyman, Staff Sgt. Tyler Owenby. Senior Airman Ashlea Garrison (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)
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B-2 Spirit Flagship of the 131st Bomb Wing unveiled!

Crew chiefs of the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, unveil the new tail flash of the B-2 "Spirit of Missouri" (see inset) outside Base Operations at Whiteman AFB, MO, Sept 27, 2013. With this unveiling, the "Spirit of Missouri" officially becomes the Flagship aircraft of the 131st. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison/RELEASED)
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Missouri Air National Guard pilot surpasses 1000 flying hours in stealth bomber

While fellow pilot Maj. Tim Rezac looks on, Maj. Ryan Bailey, 131st Operations Support Flight commander, presents Maj. Luke Jayne with his 1000 B-2 flying hour patch, Sept 14, 2013, at Whiteman AFB, Mo. All are Guardsmen with the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard. Jayne joins an elite group of 35 B-2 pilots who have achieved 1000 or more hours in the B-2 Stealth Bomber. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison/RELEASED)
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Missouri Air National Guard pilot surpasses 1000 flying hours in stealth bomber

Brig Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 509th Bomb Wing commander (center) and Col Michael Francis, 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard commander (far left) are among the 131st and 509th members gathered to meet Maj. Luke Jayne as he steps off the B-2 "Spirit of Alaska," Sept 14, 2013, at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Jayne, who recently transferred from the 509th to the 131st, joins an elite group of 35 B-2 pilots who have achieved 1000 or more hours in the B-2 Stealth Bomber. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison/RELEASED)
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157th Family Day at Jefferson Barracks

Members of the 157th Air Operations Group, Missouri Air National Guard, socialize on the lawn at Jefferson Barracks during the annual picnic Sept. 7, 2013. More than 460 Airmen and Families attended the event that also included a kids’ zone with a bounce house and beanbag toss, volleyball, washers, and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Dampf/RELEASED).
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157th Family Day at Jefferson Barracks

Lt. Col. John Hicks, 157th Air Operations Group, Missouri Air National Guard, turns bratwursts at the grill during the 157th Air Operations Group annual picnic Sept. 7, 2013 at Jefferson Barracks. Hicks and other senior officers and senior enlisted personnel organized and cooked the food for the day’s festivities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Dampf/RELEASED).
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131st BW makes history

In 2008, the 131st Bomb Wing achieved another major milestone by completing the first B-2 sortie flown and launched by Missouri Air National Guard personnel from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo, June 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Snow/RELEASED)
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