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July 12, 2022
U.S. Air Force Airmen train alongside RAAF Allies, enhance partnerships

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE AMBERLEY, Australia – Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to 509th Bomb Wing, arrived to Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia to support a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force deployment, July 12.
Feb. 28, 2022
131BW Crew Chief of the Year earns B-2 flight

Master Sgt. Joshua Upton, a crew chief with the 131st Bomb Wing, was selected as the wing’s 2021 Crew Chief of the Year and awarded with an incentive flight in a B-2 Spirit bomber.
Feb. 25, 2022
131st pilot achieves 1,500 flight hours in B-2

A 131st Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit bomber pilot became one of only 17th aviators to surpass 1,500 flight hours in the aircraft during a training sortie at Whiteman AFB, Missouri.
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.
Feb. 1, 2022
Miller assumes command of 131st Mission Support Group

The 131st Mission Support Group welcomed Col. William Miller as he assumed command during a Jan. 9, 2022, ceremony here.
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.
Nov. 2, 2021
Larson assumes command of 131st Maintenance Group

Lt. Col. Chad Larson assumed command of the 131st Maintenance Group from Col. Mike Belardo, during a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 2, 2021.
Oct. 5, 2021
Missouri ANG, partners assess structures during earthquake exercise

The Air National Guard, along with state and local partners participated in a regional earthquake exercise Oct. 2, 2021, at Jefferson Barracks ANG Base, Missouri, to prepare first responders for the possibility of a catastrophic earthquake occurring in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Sept. 10, 2021
110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducts ally, partner training in the Arctic

Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, along with approximately 200 Airmen, civilians and contractors, arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, to participate in a Bomber Task Force mission.
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.