News

May 2, 2023
131st Bomb Wing CES members earn 2022 Air National Guard Civil Engineer Awards

One Airman and two civilians with the 131st Bomb Wing’s 131st Civil Engineer Squadron have received 2022 Air National Guard Civil Engineer Awards and will represent the Air National Guard on the Air Force level.
April 17, 2023
Howard assumes command of 131st Operations Group

Lt. Col. Matthew Howard assumed command of the 131st Operations Group in a ceremony held at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 2, 2023.
April 7, 2023
131st Airmen earn John Levitow Award during Airman Leadership School

Two 131st Bomb Wing Airmen earned top honors in the recent Airman Leadership School courses, bringing home the John L. Levitow Award for their respective classes.
Feb. 7, 2023
Whiteman-based National Guard unit gets new commander for Guard’s only B-2 wing

The National Guard’s only nuclear flying wing welcomed its new commander during a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Feb. 3, 2023.
Jan. 23, 2023
131st Bomb Wing inducts new Senior NCOs

The 131st Bomb Wing conducted a SNCO induction ceremony recognizing 13 recently-promoted master sergeants for the new leadership roles they've taken 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.
Sept. 15, 2022
131st Bomb Wing Civilian Wins National Award

Bethany Harris, who serves as the 131st Bomb Wing Director of Psychological Health, was recently awarded the 2022 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the Year Award in the Civilian Program Manager category for her dedication to the servicemembers of the 131st Bomb Wing.
Sept. 2, 2022
NGB Senior Enlisted Advisor Visits Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, the senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, met with Whiteman’s total force Airmen and Soldiers, Aug. 30, 2022.
Aug. 29, 2022
Brown: ‘The National Guard … Truly at the Heart of it all’

As the Air Force’s 75th birthday nears, the service is transforming – bringing change that requires Airmen to get comfortable being uncomfortable, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. told National Guard leaders gathered here Saturday.“I reflect on the fact that our service was created on a foundation of
Aug. 24, 2022
Generation to Generation: first Spirit of Missouri crew chief visits Whiteman

Former Master Sgt. Keith Meadows, the first dedicated crew chief for B-2 Spirit 80-329, the "Spirit of Missouri," visited Whiteman AFB, and spokes with the aircraft's current maintenance team of 131st Bomb Wing crew chiefs.