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Civil Support Teams Lead the Way
December 15, 2020 — Imagine you’re watching a movie in which police officers chase a suspect into a building. They clear one room after another, ensuring nobody threatens them while they apprehend the fugitive. A small chemical lab is in one room they enter, and it could explode if touched, the effect of which could be devastating... MORE

Civil Support Teams Compete in Missouri
December 15, 2020 — The Missouri National Guard Civil Support Team (CST), Kansas National Guard CST, Oklahoma National Guard CST and Indiana National Guard CST participated in a competition Oct. 25-29 at the Jefferson City Fire Department Training Site, the Central Missouri Events Center and the Missouri National Guard Armory in Columbia, Mo... MORE

Investigation: Deployed
December 4, 2020 — “Most of my time in the National Guard has been amazing and I do not regret a thing,” said Spc. Alexandria Cochran, a Military Police Investigator with the 1139th Military Police Company, about her life in the Guard. She has been in the service four years now and was working in Recruiting and Retention for the National Guard on Active Duty Operations Support (ADOS) orders prior to deployment. While this is her first deployment overseas, she has also reported for state emergency when called up by the Governor... MORE

Fighting Warrior Woman: Powwows, Beads, and Information
October 30, 2020 — “Hearing the drum and watching the dancers is awesome, something inside of me comes to life and gives me a happy energy.” This is how Missouri Air National Guard Master Sgt. Mary Lohnes describes participating in tribal ceremonies. Though her legal name is Mary, where she is from this is not how she is known. “At home I go by the name Kristy, short for Kristine, my middle name,” said Lohnes. When she returned from her last deployment, her MiSunkaNah Hunka, or adopted brother, gave her the name Akicita Okichize Win, which means “Fighting Warrior Woman.” Much like her name, there is a lot you can learn about Lohnes. ... MORE

The Airmen behind the cameras
October 22, 2020 — During the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri, the 139th Airlift Wing held true to their motto “Always Ready, Ever Willing.” Airmen all across the base stepped up to help communities around the state. These Airmen left their families, friends and jobs behind to answer the call for the oath they took when they enlisted, “To protect and defend the state of Missouri and the United State of America.” ... MORE

Living the Creed
October 21, 2020 — Joshua Roth had just completed his shift as a firefighter with the St. Louis Fire Department on Aug. 15, 2019 prepared to do some work on the bathroom of his newly purchased house. Before he was very far into the project, he received a call; it was the department offering him some overtime. He accepted the offer and made his way to the station. The day started slowly so he decided to hop on a treadmill to exercise. After completing a couple of miles, the alarm sounded, and it was time to work. He jumped off the treadmill, grabbed his equipment and raced to the scene... MORE

Married to the job: two First Sergeants tackle leadership
October 14, 2020 — One Missouri National Guard couple provides new meaning to the word team. This couple is Trisha and David Katzfey. Both first sergeants and full-time Soldiers, the husband and wife team find balance with their different, but complimentary leadership styles and face the challenges of leadership and full-time Guard service together as one team... MORE

Missouri National Guard Adjutant General pinned the rank of Major General
October 7, 2020 — Missouri Adjutant General Levon E. Cumpton was officially promoted to the rank of Major General by Mo. Gov. Mike Parson. Parson promoted Maj. Gen. Cumpton from one to two stars during a ceremony in the Governor’s office at the state capitol... MORE

Missouri Guardsmen honors her heritage through service
October 7, 2020 — “I’ve always been interested in military service and chose to enlist in the Missouri National Guard,” Cruz said. She enlisted on September 28, 2004. Cruz knew she had a knack for customer service, so she elected to become a human resources manager. She says she enjoys assisting personnel and helping fellow service members resolve any issues they may have. To Cruz, there were many advantages to becoming a part-time Guard member as opposed to joining active duty. The biggest advantage was that the Guard gave Cruz the flexibility to serve while still being able to remain in her community. ... MORE

The Missouri National Guard welcomes its first female infantry enlistee
September 1, 2020 — We would like your help in welcoming the Missouri Army National Guard’s first female infantry enlistee! This is Spc. Tatyana Marquardt from Saint Louis, Mo. Marquardt has always been interested in fitness, teamwork and leading from the front in many areas of her life. It is fitting that she would be the first female infantry enlistee in the Missouri National Guard! ... MORE