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Missouri TAG Commissions Son
May 27, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – At Ike Skelton Training Site, Missouri National Guard Headquarters, a U.S. Army brigadier general raised his right hand to recite the oath of office. One of the University of Central Missouri's Reserve Officer Training Corps distinguished graduates, Chance Cumpton, stood at attention, right hand raised, awaiting his father's instruction... MORE

Maj. McClellan Gaono-Taiese - High Chief
May 21, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - In many Polynesian cultures, tattoos are symbols of class, nobility and family. An American Samoan currently assigned to the Missouri National Guard received his traditional tattoo as a way to honor his heritage and show respect to his family... MORE

Missouri National Guard Maj. McClellan (Mac) Gaono-Taiese, mobilization plans officer, poses for a studio portrait May 13, 2020, at Ike Skelton Training Site, Jefferson City, Missouri.

A New Cadence for the 1221st Transportation Company
May 14, 2020 — COVID-19 has changed the way the entire world operates, and the Missouri National Guard is no exception. The Guard’s 1221st Transportation Company is making its mission of supporting the school lunch program at Cape Girardeau seem effortless, as they assist teachers and volunteers feed kids in the school district this month. ... MORE

The Missouri National Guard Salutes Military Mothers
May 8, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.- Sgt. 1st Class Karmen Walling is the Actions Branch Noncommissioned officer in charge for the Missouri National Guard Headquarters, where she oversees the awards, promotions and discharges for the state’s roughly 6,500 enlisted Army National Guard soldiers... MORE

Missouri Air National Guard to conduct B-2 stealth bomber salute to COVID-19 essential workers
May 7, 2020 — WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – The Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing will conduct B-2 flyovers of six Missouri communities to honor medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19 on the afternoon and evening of May 8... MORE

Missouri National Guardsmen collecting contaminated N95 masks to deliver to central decontamination site
May 7, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard is performing an integral role in ensuring hospitals and health care facilities, first responders, government agencies and the military have clean N95 masks to fight COVID-19... MORE

National Guard delivers school lunches to Missouri communities
April 29, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Nearly 200 Soldiers and Airmen with the Missouri National Guard are delivering school lunches in communities across the state as part of the Guard’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In some communities Guard members are also helping prepare meals for students... MORE

Missouri National Guardsmen Assisting with Transportation of Critical Equipment as Part of COVID-19 Response
April 28, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri National Guard is providing transportation of critical equipment throughout the state in coordination with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) as part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19... MORE

Missouri National Guardsmen are performing Medical Screenings at Government Installations around the State
April 28, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard is performing medical screenings at state government facilities and Missouri National Guard Headquarters on April 21, 2020 at the request of SEMA... MORE

Food banks throughout the state assisted by Missouri National Guard
April 24, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard is supporting community food banks in unloading deliveries, sorting, packing, delivery and distribution of food... MORE