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Nov. 30, 2021
Missouri Airman, WWII veteran honored for this 100th birthday

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Hank Hendrix was a World War II veteran and former member of the 180th Bombardment Squadron, the unit that the 139th Airlift Wing traces its origin to.
Oct. 6, 2021
Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Andrew Rivera

Staff Sgt. Andrew Rivera joined the 139th Airlift Wing in 2011 as an airfield systems specialist with the 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron. In this role, he worked with mobile air traffic control towers that enable air traffic control capabilities outside of established airstrip locations.
Oct. 1, 2021
Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 52

This month I wanted to remind everyone of the incredible amount of information at Military One Source, specialized to help those in the military. Additionally, I thought it would be helpful to provide some financial information for those with children as it’s never too soon (or late!) to learn about
Sept. 14, 2021
All American Beef Battalion provides lunch for the 139th Airlift Wing on 9/11

The All American Beef Battalion arrived at the 139th Airlift Wing to provide a steak lunch for the members to show their appreciation for the wing and the U.S. military on Sept. 11, 2021, the same day the unit held its 9/11 commemorative ceremony.
Sept. 12, 2021
AATTC holds change of command ceremony

Col. Barrett Golden, vice commandant of the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, was named the center’s commandant during a change of command ceremony on Sept. 10, 2021 at Rosecrans Air National Guard.
Sept. 12, 2021
Missouri Airman, St. Joseph native promoted to colonel

Lt. Col. Jason Horn, commander of the 139th Medical Group, was promoted to the rank of colonel on Sept. 11, 2021 at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base.
Sept. 8, 2021
Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?

Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing share their stories of where they were on Sept. 11, 2001.
Sept. 2, 2021
Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 51

A spending plan gives you control. Your plan will clearly show how much money you have coming in, what you’re spending it on and where you can make trade-offs to come up with extra cash.
Aug. 25, 2021
Wing cuts ribbon on new communications building

The 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 25, 2021 to mark the completion of a new communications building.
July 16, 2021
Community and Airmen come together to golf for a cause

The 139th Chief’s Association and Airmen and Family Readiness Program team up every year for this fundraising event. Funds raised help Airmen and families throughout the year with scholarships and donations, as well as supporting local entities like the American Red Cross, Specialty Industries and

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