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Feb. 21, 2025
Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base Sharpen Warfighting Skills at Red Flag Nellis 25-1

Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings recently participated in Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Red Flag is an annual exercise that gives warfighters an opportunity to train their capabilities in the most realistic environment possible. US Air Force troops also integrate with
Jan. 21, 2025
2024 Bomber Task Force missions: A year of new accomplishments

As of 2024, 8th Air Force’s B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress bombers have integrated with 23 percent of the world’s military as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions and operations.
Aug. 23, 2024
Engines hot: 110th EBS Airmen complete hot pits on B-2 Spirit during BTF

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a hot pit event with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 21, 2024.
May 29, 2024
131st Force Support Squadron integrates new expeditionary kitchen

The 131st FSS received training on new E-SPEK kitchen used in deployed environments.
April 22, 2024
Team Whiteman demonstrates readiness during Spirit Vigilance

The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings capped off the most recent iteration of exercise Spirit Vigilance by performing a mass fly-off of 12 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, April 15 at Whiteman AFB. Spirit Vigilance is one of a series of routine exercises held by AFGSC bases across the enterprise that focus on
Sept. 23, 2022
Air National Guard Command Chief shares leadership philosophy at Jefferson Barracks

The 13th command chief of the Air National Guard visited Missouri Air National Guard members at historic Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, Sept. 11, 2022, and discussed several topics affecting today’s Airmen, including how 131st members fit into the big picture National Defense Strategy.
Feb. 9, 2022
131st Bomb Wing announces 2022 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The 131st Bomb Wing announced its 2022 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, who were recognized for their achievements in service to their wing, their communities, across the state of Missouri and while deployed.
Nov. 4, 2021
131st Maintenance Group commander retires

Col. Michael Belardo, the Missouri National Guard’s 131st Maintenance Group commander, retired from the Air Force during an October 2, 2021, ceremony in Knob Noster, Missouri.
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.
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.