139th News

  • Rosecrans holds assumption of command ceremony

    The 139th Airlift Wing held an assumption of command ceremony here Sept. 25 for its newest commander, Col. Michael Pankau.Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard, announced August 19 that Pankau was commanding the Wing.Due to Wing's recent state support missions

  • Rosecrans commander: We are resilient, innovative and resourceful

    The 139th Airlift Wing spent much of the year fighting the Missouri River flood waters, supporting overseas contingency operations in Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom and helping the state recover from severe weather. A change in leadership also occurred as Col. Michael Pankau became the

  • Michael Reinert, last serving 'Creek Party' engineer retires

    The Air Force's last serving reciprocating engine flight engineer took his final flight here today at the air base he enlisted at more than 41 years ago.Chief Master Sgt. Michael Reinert retired from military service at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base Sept. 6 amongst the aviators he served and

  • Residential fire demonstrates Air Guard, civilian partnership

    Air National Guard firefighters at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base here responded to reports of a fire in Elwood, Kan., on the afternoon of August 25. The citizen-Airmen assisted the Elwood Volunteer Fire Department.Those in the area reported smoke coming from the one story, brick residential

  • News Release: Missouri Airmen, aircraft standby for Irene’s fury

    Missouri Air National Guard members here are ready to support those in the path the nation's first hurricane this season, should the call come.Two 139th Airlift Wing aircrews and one C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft are on standby this weekend, ready to take flight within three hours to support a

  • Penny-wise practice brings Rosecrans financial bonus

    Rosecrans Air National Guard Base is the recipient of tens of thousands in cash here for its efforts in shrinking its energy bills, civil engineer squadron officials announced recently.A $25,000 bonus was awarded by the National Guard Bureau this week.Officials said the base stood out nationwide as

  • Missouri Guardmembers honor top employer, supporter

    Providing pay and benefits during deployments, sending care packages to deployed employees, allowing time off and celebrating military service are just a few commitments that the Guard's top employers are honored for each year.Missouri National Guard members recently honored St. Joseph School

  • St. Joseph native assumes command of the 139th Airlift Wing

    Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard, announced today Col. Michael Pankau has assumed command of the 139th Airlift Wing immediately. A formal assumption of command ceremony will be held once the current state emergency duty concludes. "Col. Pankau is a proven

  • Water drop brings less patrol, new plans for Missouri Airmen

    Missouri Air National Guard members here continued their support in the community this week after a swollen Missouri River began its slow retreat from flooded roadways, farmland, homes and levee banks.Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing are serving in liaison with community leaders, through levee

  • Deployed Airman gives 'shout out' at Royals game

    Thousands pour into the Kansas City Royals' Kauffman Stadium on a hot summer afternoon. August 6 is Armed Forces Day at the stadium and hundreds of Missouri National Guard families are in attendance.A little league team, which also goes by the name of Royals, is brought to the field. The