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July 30, 2026
509th, 131st Bomb Wings honored with 2025 Doolittle Award for combat excellence

The 509th Bomb Wing and Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing received the Air Force Historical Foundation's 2025 James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle Award and the Air National Guard Award for Superior Unit Performance, recognizing the teamwork, innovation and operational excellence that culminated
June 24, 2026
Mighty Eighth marks one year since Operation Midnight Hammer

One year ago, Airmen across the Eighth Air Force helped execute Operation Midnight Hammer, a historic long-range strike mission that demonstrated the reach, capability & effectiveness of America's global strike force.
Jan. 6, 2026
Air Force updates fitness test requirements

Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Dec. 23, 2025
131st FSS earns prestigious Maj Gen Eugene L Eubank Award

The 131st Force Support Squadron was named the recipient of the 2025 Eugene L. Eubank Award, recognizing them as the top FSS squadron in the Air National Guard.
Sept. 9, 2025
U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

The USAF partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on Sept. 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s & personnel, the USAF's 53rd Wing integrated a US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into a long-range strike scenario
Aug. 24, 2025
Caine: When you mobilize the Guard, you mobilize the nation

CJCS Gen. Dan Caine lauds National Guard contributions to national security, saving lives at National Guard Association of the United States General Conference, Aug. 23, 2025.
Aug. 1, 2025
Missouri National Guard shares expertise with Panama Public Forces

Airmen and Soldiers with the Missouri National Guard recently conducted a subject matter expert exchange focused on weapons maintenance and storage with Panama’s National Police, National Aeronaval Service, National Border Service, and the Institutional Protection Service, further strengthening a
June 27, 2025
Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission

Missouri Air National Guard and regular Air Force Airmen work side-by-side to accomplish B-2 Spirit strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, the largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history.
May 23, 2025
Missouri Air National Guard civil engineers deploy to Alaska for training in unique environment

Missouri ANG civil engineers deployed to Seward, Alaska, to train on specialized construction techniques while providing quality of life improvements for military families.
April 25, 2025
131st Dental Clinic named best in Air National Guard

The 131st Bomb Wing's dental clinic was recently named the best dental clinic out of 90 wings across the Air National Guard.