139th News

  • Chaplain’s Corner, What is your IQ?

    Intelligence testing became popular in the early 1900's as a way of determining standards of knowledge in childhood. The result of the test developed is known as the "Intelligence Quotient" or IQ. By the 1970's the frequently used intelligence test simply became known as the IQ test. Apart from the

  • Transfer of Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits easier with virtual application

    A new module in the virtual Military Personnel Flight that will simplify the process of transferring Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to dependents is set to launch this month.The new vMPF module will check an Airman's eligibility and allow him or her to fill out, sign and send the required statement of

  • Dec. 1 anniversary of Chief Master Sgt. rank

    The Air Force of 1947 found itself in a precarious situation. An explosion of technology following World War II and Korea created a need for enlisted men with leadership and technical ability far above that normally expected of a Master Sergeant. By the 1950s, the Air Force had 58,000 Master

  • Airmen participate in search and recovery exercise

    Airmen of the 139th Force Support Squadron participated in an annual search and recovery exercise Nov. 4 at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base. The exercise was designed to prepare its members for the task they may face in a real-world situation. The scenario created was a crash site of a C-130

  • 241st ATCS prepares for inspection with ATSO

    The 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron conducted an Operational Readiness Exercise during November UTA in preparation for their Operational Readiness Inspection in 2010. Members practiced the Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) in a wartime environment."We were impressed with the readiness of our

  • Tueber assumes command of AATTC

    Col. Vincent Tueber assumed command of the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center during a ceremony Nov. 13 at Rosecrans.Tueber, who had served as the AATTC's vice commander since 2008, succeeds Col. Mike McEnulty, who assumed command of the 139th Airlift Wing.The AATTC is a unique training center

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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