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Change of Authority

Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Kessinger smiles at Col. Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, prior to handing off the 131st guidon in Hanger One at Lambert Air National Guard Base, 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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131st Bomb Wing member receives 2009 HRA of the Year award

Senior Master Sgt. Lisa Troglio, 131st Bomb Wing human resource advisor, receives the Human Resource Advisor of the Year award from Lt. Gen. Harry "Bud" Wyatt, Air National Guard director, at the 2009 Enlisted Leadership Symposium. Sergeant Troglio received the award for her outstanding efforts in areas of enlisted leadership, diversity, force development and volunteerism. (Courtesy Photo)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

Senior Airman Brandon Long, 131AMXS, Missouri Air National Guard, stands on the flightline at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri on Dec 17. Long was chosen as the 131st Outsanding Airman of the Year-2009 (Air Force Photo by MSgt Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

131st Bomb Wing Command Chief Master Sgt Lisa Kessinger announced the enlisted 131st Bomb Wing Outstanding Airman of the Year winners at ceremonies held on Dec 5 at Whiteman and Dec 6 at Lambert ANGB-Saint Louis. She also provided words on leadership at the events. "Many of you remember my past sayings of 'Make it Great in 2008' and 'Shine in 2009.' Today I bring you 'Mission Ready to Defend in 2010!'" (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

First Lieutenant Mike Durbin, 131FM, Outstanding Officer of the Year 2009, receives an Eagle trophy from Col Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, during the 131st Outstanding Airman of the Year awards on Dec 6 at Lambert-Saint Louis ANGB.. (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

Master Sgt Curtis Hanock, 131LRS, Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year 2009, receives an Eagle trophy from Col Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, during the 131st Outstanding Airman of the Year awards on Dec 6 at Lambert-Saint Louis ANGB.. (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

Tech Sgt William Blankenship, 239CBCS, Outstanding NCO of the Year 2009, receives an Eagle trophy from Col Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, during the 131st Outstanding Airman of the Year awards on Dec 6 at Lambert-Saint Louis ANGB.. (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

Members of the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, gather at the Motorpool at Lambert-Saint Louis ANGB for the Outstanding Airman of the Year Ceremony on Dec 6. The same ceremony was held at Whiteman Air Force Base on December 5 so all wing members could participate. (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

Master Sgt Ken Huff, 131AMXS, receives an Eagle trophy from Col Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, during the 131st Outstanding Airman of the Year awards on Dec 5 at Whiteman Air Force Base. Huff was recognized for his contributions to Lambert ANGB to Whiteman AFB transition efforts. (Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt Chris Boehlein RELEASED)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

First Lieutenant Chad Larson, 131FSS, receives an Eagle trophy from Col Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, during the 131st Outstanding Airman of the Year awards on Dec 6 at Lambert-Saint Louis ANGB. Larson was recognized for his contributions to Lambert ANGB to Whiteman AFB transition efforts. (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt Mary-Dale Amison RELEASED)

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Airman of the Year 2009 Awards Ceremony

Maj Ryan "Poacher" Bailey, 131BW, receives an Eagle trophy from Col Robert Leeker, 131st Bomb Wing commander, at the 131st Outstanding Airman of the Year awards on Dec 5 at Whiteman Air Force Base. Bailey was chosen as the 131st Outstanding Pilot of the Year-2009 (Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt Chris Boehlein RELEASED)

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131st LRS, Counterdrug member receives SNCO-of-the-Year

Master Sgt. Curtis Hanock won Senior NCO-of-the-Year for the Missouri Air National Guard. (Photo courtesy of the Missouri National Guard Public Affairs)

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Airman has tea with the First Lady at the White House

Senior Airman Jessica Donnellly, 131st Bomb Wing journalist gets to meet Mrs. Michelle Obama during a tea party hosted by the First Lady for Women in the Military. (Photo By: SFC Felecia Scott, Army)

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MSgt. Tim Wilson packs survival kit

MSgt. Tim Wilson packs emergency drinking water into the survival kit that the 131st/509th Operations Group's aircrew flight equipment shop maintains on a daily basis. (Photo by Senior Airman Cory Todd/USAF 509th BW)

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Safety strings keep items that are packed from getting lost

MSgt. Tim Wilson wraps safety strings around items that are packed into the survival kits so that they don't get lost when the bag is open. (Photo by Senior Airman Cory Todd/USAF 509th BW)

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Pilots can use a raft to survive by staying dry and warm

MSgt. Tim Wilson explains how pilots can use a raft to survive by staying as dry as possible and warm. (Photo by Senior Airman Cory Todd/USAF 509th BW)

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Chief celebrates new promotion

Newly pinned Chief Master Sgt. Vickie Rolape shows off her new rank with her daughter, Jessica-Lynn Mayer, Col. Robert Leeder, Col. Terri Chaney, and husband, Chief Master Sgt. Earl Rolape at her pinning ceremony Nov. 15. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan Hunter)

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131st SFS member returns from deployment

Staff Sgt. Shannon Radford, 131st Security Forces Squadron member, recently returned from a year-long Agriculture deployment with the Army National Guard. (courtesy photo)

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131st Medical Group knows the importance of staying fit

Members from the 131st Medical Group work hard doing self-paced lunges during their morning Physical Training session. With the new fitness standards coming with the new year, the Medical Group knows the importance of staying fit even during the winter months. (Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Donnelly)

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131st Medical Group knows the importance of staying fit

Staff Sgt. Matthew Storm, 131st Medical Group public health technition and PT leader, leads the members of the 131st MDG in self-paced 'plank pop-ups.' With the new fitness standards coming with the new year, the Medical Group knows the importance of staying fit even during the winter months. (Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Donnelly)

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