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  • Members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Security Forces Squadron, return from a one year deployment on Friday, November 6, 2009. (US Air Force photo by MSgt. Shannon Bond) (RELEASED)

    Agribusiness Development Team II returns

    Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and Brig. Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard, welcomed Agribusiness Development Team II - which included 11 members of the 139th Security Forces Squadron -- at a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol on Nov. 6.The Missouri National Guard became the first in the nation to have an

  • 139th Air Terminal Operations members return

    Thirteen Airmen of the 139th Air Terminal Operations returned home in November after being deployed to Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.As part of its mission, the 139th ATO processed cargo, equipment and personnel for airlift throughout the area of responsibility as well as filled in with the functions of the air terminal operation
  • Senior Airman, Joshua Brown, is awarded Airman of the year at the 139th Airlift Wing.

    139th Airmen of the Year announced

    Col. Mike McEnulty surveyed a room full of excellent airmen, all sharply dressed in their blues awaiting the results of the 139th Airlift Wing's Airmen of the Year competition during the November UTA at Rosecrans.McEnulty, the 139th's new commander, couldn't hide his enthusiasm."I am so proud to be in the room with best that we have," he said,

  • Blue Angels to perform at Rosecrans in 2010

    The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be performing at the Sound of Speed Airshow here May 1 and 2, 2010."We are excited to have the Blue Angels at our Airshow next year," said Col. Michael McEnulty, 139th Airlift Wing commander. "The are a top notch performance team."The Blue Angels are a U.S. Navy asset stationed at Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air
  • Five members of the 139th Airlift Wing Fire Department on deployment posed for a picture last year. In back from left are Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Stitt, Senior Airmen Bryant Hall and Master Sgt. David Jean. In front are Tech. Sgt. Michael Geeting, left, and Tech. Sgt. Kyle Clark.

    Fire Department returns from Kuwait

    Sand, wind, heat "No problem"A waterless, shadeless, seemingly endless stretch of burning desert is how many describe Kuwait. And that's in the springtime. But for five members of the 139th Airlift Wing Fire Department, a recent tour of duty in Kuwait had its benefits."Most of the time it was 115 degrees and a couple of days hit 130 degrees," said
  • After receiving the grade of outstanding after a recent inspection, as promised, Colonel Andy Halter, 139th maintenance group commander, surrendered his hair on stage, January 11, 2010. Capt. Orth and Lt.Col. Gordon Meyer, 139th Maintenance, were happy to oblige the group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Shannon Bond)

    139th MXG rated “Outstanding” , Wing receives “Satisfactory” rating for UCI inspection

    Months of preparation throughout the 139th Airlift Wing was put to the test in January, as two compliance inspection teams graded critical areas of wing operations.An AMC Inspector General team conducted a wing-wide Unit Compliance Inspection, or UCI, while a similar Air National Guard team put the 139th Maintenance Group through a Logistics

  • UCI prep continues

    The 139th Airlift Wing's unit compliance inspection (UCI) is fast approaching. The inspection scheduled for January 8-13, 2010 is different than the operational readiness inspection (ORI) completed in October 2008. The ORI tested the unit's ability to operate in a hostile environment. The UCI, while still conducted by many of the same inspector
  • Deployed Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing load a howitzer at a forward operating location. (Submitted photograph)

    180th Airlift Squadron drops first ever Howitzer

    The M198 Howitzer is a 10-ton, 36-foot long cannon used by the Army to launch artillery shells at the enemy. What does this Army equipment have to do with the 139th Airlift Wing? Members of the 180th Airlift Squadron participated in the first-ever Howitzer drop to a remote location in Afghanistan while deployed there in August. The drop was a
  • Col. Mike McEnulty, 139th Airlift Wing commander, introduces distinguished guests at the aircraft departure ceremony. Distinguished guests include; former 6th district representative Pat Danner-Meyer, Markt Meyer (former 180th pilot), Brig. Gen. John Owen, Brig. Gen. Stephen Cotter, Col. Andy Halter, Col. (RET) Ken Gabriel, Col. (RET) Gene Davenport. Not shown; Senior Master Sgt. (RET) George Roberts (original crew chief for aircraft 1396), A1C Chris Prygron (Newest flight line crew chief). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sheldon Thompson)

    End of an era

    Not many Air National Guard units can say they were able to fly brand new aircraft home from the factory. But for the past 22 years the 139th Airlift Wing could do just that; brag about getting to watch their aircraft being built on the assembly line. On October 9th the wing held an Aircraft Departure Ceremony. The ceremony, in front of nearly 300
  • Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke was flown from Kabul to a Forward Operating Base to check on the Marines progress in the southern provinces. From left to right: Major Brad Crabtree, Capt. Chad Bannwarth, Unkown, Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke, Master Sgt. Ron Downer, 1st Lt. Jennifer Howard, Staff Sgt. Josh Perigo, Tech. Sgt. Tyler Lingerfelt.

    Around the World

    National and Air National Guard - one weekend a month - two weeks in the summer. Right? Images spring to mind of local support, national disasters, community and even active reserves. While this image still holds true today - there is so much more. Our world has changed and with it, the Air National Guard. The 139th Airlift Wing does more than
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