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Airmen honored for deployments

Members of the official party look toward the crowd at Ritenour High School Jan. 23 for a Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony. The official party included Gov. Jay Nixon, U.S. Senator Clair McCaskill representative Brendon Fahey, Congressman Lacy Clay representative Louis Aboussie, State Senator Rita Days, State Representative Michael Corcoran, Brig. Gen. Stephen Danner, Brig. Gen. Stephen Cotter, Brig. Gen. John Owen, Col. Robert Leeker, State Command Chief Master. Sgt. Bill Phillips and Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Kessinger. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Members of the 131st Bomb Wing and attached units, family and friends receive multiple awards and gifts, as well as greet many distingued guests during the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. The gifts included a letter of appreciation with a ceremony coin encased in a rosewood frame, Center of Influence medallion, rosewood pen case and dog tags. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Master Sgt. Jennifer Rost and Col. Rober Leeker wait to present an Airman with the Center of Influence medallion during the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. The medallion was given as a token of appreciation for a friend or family member of the Airman who supported them during their deployment. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon speaks to members of the 131st Bomb Wing and attached units, family and friends at Ritenour High School Jan. 23 during the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony. The ceremony was held to honor the more than 200 Airmen who have deployed for more than 30 days at at time since Sept. 11, 2001 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Chaplain Scott Doby gives the invocation during a Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. More than 200 Airmen were recognized for their outstanding performance during deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airman honored for deployments

Members of the 131st Bomb Wing and attached units, family and friends stand for the singing of the National Anthem at Ritenour High School Jan. 23 for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony. More than 200 Airmen were honored for their outstanding performance during deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

The official party stands before members of the 131st Bomb Wing and attached units, their friends and families at Ritenour High School Jan. 23 in honor of the Hometown Heroes Salute cermony. The official party included Gov. Jay Nixon, U.S. Senator Clair McCaskill representative Brendon Fahey, Congressman Lacy Clay representative Louis Aboussie, State Senator Rita Days, State Representative Michael Corcoran, Brig. Gen. Stephen Danner, Brig. Gen. Stephen Cotter, Brig. Gen. John Owen, Col. Robert Leeker, State Command Chief Master. Sgt. Bill Phillips and Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Kessinger. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Senior Airman Brian Owens sings the national anthem at Ritenour High School Jan. 23 in honor of the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony. More than 200 Airmen were honored for thier outstanding performance for deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Members of the 131st Bomb Wing, attached units, friends and family members gather in the stands at Ritenour High School Jan. 23 for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony. More than 200 Airmen were honored with a letter of appreciation, coin, center of influence medallion, rosewood pen set and dog tags for their outstanding support in deployments from Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airman honored for deployments

Lt. Col. Timothy Jones and 1st Lt. Chad Larson go through the final narration for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. The ceremony was held in order to honor the Airmen of the 131st Bomb Wing and attached units for deploying for more than 30 days at a time since Sept. 11, 2001 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Members of the 571st Band of the Central States perform at Ritenour High School Jan. 23 in honor of the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony. More than 200 Airmen were awarded for their outstanding performances during deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Members of the 131st Bomb Wing set up the decorations for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. More than 200 Airmen were honored during the ceremony for their outstanding support during deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Senior Airman Bradley Willers and Senior Airman Sarah Cummings put the awards in order in preparation for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. The ceremony was held in order to honor the Airman from the 131st Bomb Wing and attached units who deployed for at least 30 days at a time since Sept. 11, 2001 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airman honored for deployments

Members of the 131st Bomb Wing make the final preparations for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. The ceremony was held in order to honor the Airmen who have deployed for at least 30 consecutive days at a time since Sept. 11, 2001 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Tech. Sgt. Bobbette Claxton and Tech Sgt. Antwuan Dixon unwrap awards in preparation for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony Jan. 23 at Ritenour High School. More than 200 Airmen received the letters of appreciation signed by Gen. Craig McKinley, National Guard Bureau chief, encased in a rosewood box to award them for their deployment in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Members from the 131st Bomb Wing arrange the awards in preparation for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. The awards were handed out to more than 200 Airmen in honor of them deploying for at least 30 days at a time since Sept. 11, 2001 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison

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Airman honored for deployments

Tech. Sgt. Bobbette Claxton straightens out a banner while adding the final touches to the decorations for the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. The ceremony was held in order to honor the Airmen of the 131st and attached units for their outstanding service in deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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Airmen honored for deployments

Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Rauls, Chief Master Sgt. Cliff Wood and Staff Sgt. Angie Brown, prepare the awards to be handed out during the Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony at Ritenour High School Jan. 23. More than 200 Airmen received a letter of appreciation signed by Gen. Craig McKinley, National Guard Bureau chief, encased in a rosewood box during the ceremony. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)

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CMSgt Pingleton is the new Command Chief

Col. Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, hands the 131st guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Richard Pingleton during the change-of-authority ceremony in Hanger One at Lambert Air National Guard Base, Jan. 23. Chief Pingleton assumes the title of Command Chief for the 131st Bomb Wing from outgoing Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Kessinger. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Hodges)

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Command Chief Kessinger bids farewell

Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Kessinger, 131st Bomb Wing, hands the 131st guidon to Col. Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, during the change-of-authority ceremony in Hanger One at Lambert Air National Guard Base on Jan. 23. After nearly four years of dedicated and tireless service, she relinquishes the title of Wing Command Chief to Chief Master Sgt. Richard Pingleton. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Hodges)

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