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Feb. 6, 2026
Finding Community Far From Home

In 2024, our family decided to move to Germany, where my husband, Lt. Col. Matthew Neil, who is the base civil engineer for the 139th Airlift Wing, accepted a one-year position at Ramstein Air Base. We left our home, family, friends and community to experience life in Europe.
Jan. 20, 2026
139th Airlift Wing demonstrates readiness during combat readiness inspection

The 139th Airlift Wing conducted a combat readiness inspection Jan. 9–11, 2026, at Rosecrans National Guard Base, testing the wing’s ability to deploy and operate in a contested environment
Jan. 13, 2026
139th Airlift Wing Announces 2026 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The 139th Airlift Wing announced its top performers of the year, recognizing six Airmen for exceptional dedication, leadership and mission impact.
Nov. 19, 2025
139th Airlift Wing Welcomes First H3 Variant C-130

The 139th Airlift Wing received its first H3 variant of the C-130 Hercules aircraft on Nov. 4, 2025. The aircraft was transferred from the Montana Air National Guard’s 120th Airlift Wing and features NP2000 eight-bladed propellers and avionics upgrades, including an electronic propeller control
Sept. 23, 2025
Airmen Complete Initial Phase of Combat Readiness Inspection

The 139th Airlift Wing successfully completed the generate phase of its Combat Readiness Inspection (CRI) Sept. 12, 2025, showcasing the wing’s ability to mass deploy personnel and equipment on short notice in a contested, degraded, and operationally limited environment.
Sept. 2, 2025
ANG Airmen Unite in Missouri for Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium

Twenty Airmen from the Air National Guard attended an Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium Aug. 27-29, 2025, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Aug. 21, 2025
Missouri Airmen Gain Commercial Driver Certification Approval

The 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s ground transportation office has been cleared to certify Airmen for commercial driver’s licenses under the Air Force’s updated program beginning Aug. 22, 2025.
Aug. 20, 2025
Missouri Airmen pour concrete for new RADR training pad in Pennsylvania

Airmen from the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, are gaining hands-on experience during a deployment for training (DFT) in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11-22, 2025.
July 21, 2025
Missouri Airman Helps Power Airfield for Tarkio Air Show

Years ago, Aubrey Hays stood in the crowd at the Sound of Speed Air Show, watching the U.S. Navy Blue Angels roar across the sky in tight formation. The experience was unforgettable — and unexpected. Hays hadn’t considered a military path before that day, but something about the energy, precision,
June 26, 2025
Missouri Airmen Provide Airlift in Central American Exercise

The 139th Airlift Wing completed its first-ever support of CENTAM GUARDIAN 2025, a multinational exercise hosted by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the Guatemalan Ministry of Defense from May 12–23, 2025.

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