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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

Sgt. Matt Giddens opens a dresser to discover whether it is contaminated as Staff Sgt. Dustin Foreman observes

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

Sgt. Karlee Jones waits for her gas mask to be removed on October 28, 2020 at The Central Missouri Events Center in Columbia, Missouri. Sgt. Jones finished a training exercise involving a biological threat.

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

Spc. Alexandria Cochran Kansas City's 1139th Military Police Company, poses in her duty uniform while assigned as a Military Police Investigator deployed in support of the CENTCOM area of operations.

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

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Audrey Chappell, a public affairs specialist, assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, video captures Airmen of the Homeland Response Force during training at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Sept. 12, 2020.

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

The Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton, recognizes Sgt. Joshua Roth during the National Guard Birthday Ball in December 2019, as the State Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Kannon John looks on.

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

1st SGT David Katzfey and 1st SGT Trisha Katzfey, both of the Missouri Army National Guard, pose for a quick family photo.

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

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

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