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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

‘Always forward; never back’ Missouri National Guard soldier becomes the first female commander of an infantry rifle unit
August 25, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Capt. April Bruner is the first female commander of a rifle company in the Missouri National Guard as part of the evolution of female integration into combat arms established three years ago by the Department of Defense. Bruner, who enlisted in 2010, said her aspirations to serve as a commissioned officer began during her time as a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear specialist as an enlisted soldier while deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Little did she know at the time, that she would not only accomplish this goal but would also become the first female combat arms rifle company commander in the Missouri Army National Guard... MORE

Col. Matthew Calhoun named commander of Missouri National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing
August 4, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s Adjutant General has named a new commander for the National Guard’s only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber wing. Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton announced Col. Matthew D. Calhoun will lead the 131st Bomb Wing. “Col. Calhoun is an outstanding leader with a track record of excellence,” Cumpton said. “He brings a wealth of command experience from both his time as an active duty Airman with the 509th Bomb Wing and as a Guardsman with the 131st BW. His unique perspective will strengthen our partnership and enhance the B-2 mission.” ... MORE

Missouri names new Assistant Adjutant General for Air Guard
July 15, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton, announced July 11, Brig. Gen. Ken Eaves will oversee the Show Me State’s Citizen-Airmen... MORE

Missouri National Guard Airman dedicates her career to helping others
July 1, 2020 — ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Maj. Kristie Miller grew up knowing two things - she wanted to join the military and she wanted to have an impact on people’s lives. Now she is doing both as the chief nurse for the 139th Airlift Wing’s Medical Group Detachment One. ... MORE

Father and sons proudly serving together in the Missouri National Guard
June 20, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Larry Crowder and his sons Tim and Chris share a special bond by serving together in the Missouri National Guard. Lt. Col. Larry Crowder, Deputy G1 for the Missouri National Guard, joined the military in 1992, will retire in August. He said he walked into the recruiting office at the age of 29 and said, “I want to join your organization.” This was no easy feat considering he already had three young sons. ... MORE

Missouri National Guard family protects the community together
June 19, 2020 — HILLSBORO, Mo. – Service in the National Guard is often a family affair with brothers sisters, sons and daughters following in each other’s’ footsteps, joining the same units and serving together. One Missouri family now is taking their family service a step further, on duty together in the fight against COVID-19... MORE

Coleman family mobilized to help support COVID-19 response efforts
June 19, 2020 — ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - For one Missouri National Guard family, helping the community is a family affair. While the Coleman family is accustomed to mobilizations and deployments, COVID-19 presented a new challenge when the husband-wife team mobilized at the same time on different sides of Missouri... MORE

National Guard continues COVID-19 Community Sampling across Missouri
June 12, 2020 — DARDENNE PRAIRIE, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard is helping expand COVID-19 testing across the state... MORE