139th News

  • 139th supports state disaster callout

    Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing here responded last week to support a call out by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, after a string of severe weather left the state in need of disaster assistance.Spring floods, tornados and other severe weather destroyed homes and infrastructure throughout the

  • Rosecrans airport gets needed improvements

    A cooperative agreement between the City of St. Joseph and the Missouri Air National Guard's 139th Airlift Wing is bringing millions in additional Guard funding for taxiway repairs this summer at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.Taxiways Alpha, Bravo and Charlie, which run along the East side of the

  • Midwest Junior ROTC cadets compete at Rosecrans

    When most high school students are fast asleep at 5:00 a.m. on a typical Saturday, Junior ROTC students from across the Midwest are warming up for a long day of rigorous exercises.Over 140 Junior ROTC cadets competed in the 5th annual Raider Challenge hosted by the Missouri Air National Guard at

  • Rosecrans reports a greater fiscal impact in community

    The wing recently reported its economic impact to the surrounding community was higher than calculations for previous fiscal years.The calculation for fiscal year 2010 is about $131 million.Comptroller officials here said some of that fiscal impact in the community comes from construction,

  • Transportation squadron bids farewell to Chief Timothy L. Sarver

    After more than 33 years of service with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. Timothy L. Sarver bade farewell to his fellow comrades and friends, March 6 at Rosecrans.Inside the halls of the 139th dining facility, family, friends and members of the 139th cheered the

  • Pankau takes command at Rosecrans

    Col. Mike Pankau took command of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, Feb. 14 here at Rosecrans Air Guard Base. Col. Pankau will continue as wing commander until a permanent commander is selected by the adjutant general of Missouri.Pankau's appointment follows the absence of Col.

  • Air Force officials caution against geotags, location-based services

    Social media offers many Airmen another way to keep intouch with colleagues, friends and family, but users need to be aware of therisks associated with technical tools that help them share information,officials said Jan. 7. As more Airmen and their family members use smartphones to take pictures

  • 'Home Town Heroes' compete in Special Olympics

    Spectators and fans lined the bleachers of the high school gym . The cheerleaders were chanting and the mascot, an orange tiger, was cheering. The two teams sitting on the benches rushed the court as the announcer bellowed, "Let's get ready to rumble!"The Home Town Heroes, a team made up of 11

  • 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron

    Four individuals from the 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron received Air National Guard Airfield Operations awards this month. Each award is for an individual specialty and reflects efforts stemming from 2010. This first competition encompassed the entire Air National guard. Now, for these winners,

  • Activation of new comptroller flight

    Members of the Missouri Air National Guard observed the activation of the 139th Airlift Wing, Comptroller Flight, February 5, at Rosecrans. The flight has been established to provide critical decision support and financial services to the wing and its members.During a formal ceremony, Maj James Treu