A U.S. Army transportation specialist with the 173rd
A U.S. Army transportation specialist with the 173rd Airborne Brigade helps load cargo onto a C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard prior to the execution of a... More
U.S. Staff Sgt. Daniel Cackowski, an air transportation
U.S. Staff Sgt. Daniel Cackowski, an air transportation personnel with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard is trained on how to use a chain gate to secure heavy loads, during dep... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chelsie Malloy (left)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chelsie Malloy (left) and Tech. Sgt. Dustin Hyden, both assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, prepare a new conventional rotary launcher for transport to be inst... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Aldrich, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Aldrich, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, carries fire fighting gear during a firefighter combat challenge at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 12, 2017.... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost, commander
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost, commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, plays soccer with Qatar Emiri Air Force and USAF leadership during Qatar National Sports Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qat... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kepner, senior
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kepner, senior enlisted advisor to Chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with deployed Guardsmen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2017. U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. L... More
U.S. Senior Airman Joani Vessar, a material management
U.S. Senior Airman Joani Vessar, a material management personnel with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, performs inventory of redistribution assets during a deployment field t... More
Holly Black, listens to her husband Col. Ed Black,
Holly Black, listens to her husband Col. Ed Black, commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, speak during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Mo., Jul... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaafar Hassan, a working
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaafar Hassan, a working dog handler assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, wears a protective coat while Alf, a military working dog performs a controlled aggre... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda Gliise, a
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda Gliise, a transportation specialist with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard helps load cargo onto a C-130H Hercules aircraft prior to the execution of an ... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with deployed Guardsmen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2017. Lengyel had the chanc... More
U.S. Soldiers, Airmen and civilian contractors push
U.S. Soldiers, Airmen and civilian contractors push equipment into the cargo bay of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, in Iraq Jan. 25, 2018. The C-17 transported troo... More
U.S. Airmen and civilian contractors push a container
U.S. Airmen and civilian contractors push a container onto a K-loader from a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, at Bagram Airfield, Jan. 25, 2018. The C-17 transported t... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Lavalais (left) and
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Lavalais (left) and Staff Sgt. Travis Fiero, both assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, give a military working dog demonstration to a group of eighth gr... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard speaks during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Mo., July 8, 2017. Col. Ed Black took co... More
Gary Spani (right), a retired Kansas City Chiefs NFL
Gary Spani (right), a retired Kansas City Chiefs NFL player talks with Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Sluder, state command chief master sergeant, Missouri Air National Guard, during a tour of Rosecrans Air National ... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Airmen
U.S. Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Airmen with the 139th Maintenance Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, load heavy equipment onto a K-loader to be dropped over a drop zone during Saber Juncti... More
U.S. Air Force military working dog Afola, assigned
U.S. Air Force military working dog Afola, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, barks at a mock suspect during a demonstration for members of the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuat... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Bailey, assigned
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Bailey, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, pulls a weighted-down sled during a firefighter combat challenge at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct.... More
U.S. coalition partners, play soccer during Qatar National
U.S. coalition partners, play soccer during Qatar National Sports Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2018. Competitors participated in several events throughout the day such as volleyball, soccer, basket... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, coins a Guardsman at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2017. Lengyel had the chance to talk to... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Ralph Schwader, outgoing commander
U.S. Air Force Col. Ralph Schwader, outgoing commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, passes the wings guidon to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri Nat... More
Airmen from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron took
Airmen from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron took part in a holiday conference call with President Donald Trump at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 24, 2017. Fifteen Airmen from the squadron, which is deploye... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Arias Marcelo, right,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Arias Marcelo, right, a loadmaster assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, directs an Airmen with the 86th Airlift Wing, to back-up a RZR all-terrain... More
U.S. Senior Airman Dylan Williams a material management
U.S. Senior Airman Dylan Williams a material management personnel with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard performs a gas mask leakage test during a deployment field training at ... More
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, wears a protective coat while Afola, a military working dog with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron performs a co... More
U.S. Staff Sgt. Tim Bullock, a material management
U.S. Staff Sgt. Tim Bullock, a material management personnel with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, cleans a rifle during a deployment field training at Ramstein Air Base, Ger... More
The family of Col. Ed Black, commander of the 139th
The family of Col. Ed Black, commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, listens as he speaks during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Mo., July 8, 20... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bobby Scott, first
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bobby Scott, first sergeant of the 139th Operations Group, Missouri Air National Guard, holds the units guidon during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Candace McCune, first sergeant
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Candace McCune, first sergeant of the 139th Maintenance Group, Missouri Air National Guard, holds the units guidon during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, S... More
U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Royce Terrell (right)
U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Royce Terrell (right) pins the rank of colonel on his daughter Col. Bryony Terrell at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., June 4, 2017. Col. Terrell was promoted ... More
U.S. Airmen with the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron
U.S. Airmen with the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron gather on the flight line at the conclusion of the squadrons last mission before heading back to the U.S., at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 8, 2018. B-52 ... More
A U.S. Airman with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
A U.S. Airman with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, is given a hug by KC Wolf, the mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team, during a visit to Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Jose... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with deployed Guardsmen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2017. Lengyel had the chanc... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost (right),
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost (right), commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, congratulates a teammate and member of the Qatar Emiri Air Force while playing soccer during Qatar National Sp... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sam Hardy, loadmaster with
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sam Hardy, loadmaster with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, rolls a pallet of gear onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 25, 2018. The C-17 transported... More
The top leaders of the 139th Force Support Squadron
The top leaders of the 139th Force Support Squadron (FSS) were promoted together during a ceremony at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri. Lt. Col. Melanie Englert, commander of 139th FSS ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian (right),
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian (right), commander of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command, talks with a Qatari Emiri Air Force Gen. Fahed Al-Eraik, commander of Al Udeid Air Base, at the Qatar Emiri A... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dameion Morris, a Military
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dameion Morris, a Military Working Dog handler assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, pets his dog Lleonard after a MWD demonstration at Al Udeid Air Base, Qa... More
U.S. Senior Airman Savanah Sellers, an air transportation
U.S. Senior Airman Savanah Sellers, an air transportation personnel with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard is trained on how to use a chain gate to secure heavy loads, during d... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Aldrich, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Aldrich, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, drags a 175-pound mannequin during a firefighter combat challenge at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 12, 2017... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a 100-meter swim at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo., Sep. 6, 2018. The service members were qualifyin... More
The top leaders of the 139th Force Support Squadron
The top leaders of the 139th Force Support Squadron (FSS) were promoted together during a ceremony at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri. Lt. Col. Melanie Englert, commander of 139th FSS ... More
Three conventional rotary launchers wait to be transported
Three conventional rotary launchers wait to be transported and installed in U.S. B-52 Stratofortress', assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 9, 2017. The CRL upgra... More
Nearly 200 eighth grade students and teachers from
Nearly 200 eighth grade students and teachers from American School of Doha tour a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 22, 2018. The students had the opportunity to learn about some of the capa... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard speaks during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Mo., July 8, 2017. Col. Ed Black took co... More
U.S. Staff Sgt. Tim Bullock, a material management
U.S. Staff Sgt. Tim Bullock, a material management personnel with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, cleans a rifle during a deployment field training at Ramstein Air Base, Ger... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Aldrich, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Aldrich, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, pulls a weighted-down sled during a firefighter combat challenge at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 12, 2017.... More
Airmen from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron took
Airmen from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron took part in a holiday conference call with President Donald Trump at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 24, 2017. Fifteen Airmen from the squadron, which is deploye... More
U.S. Airman First Class Devin Johnson (center), a vehicle
U.S. Airman First Class Devin Johnson (center), a vehicle mechanic with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, performs maintenance on the engine of a Tunner 60K Loader, during a d... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffery L. Harrigian, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffery L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander and Air Component commander for CENTCOM, is congratulated by a spectator after making a soccer goal during Qatar National ... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a 100-meter swim at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo., Sep. 6, 2018. The service members were qualifyin... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Bryony Terrell salutes the Airmen
U.S. Air Force Col. Bryony Terrell salutes the Airmen of the 139th Mission Support Group (MSG) one last time before relinquished command to Col. Gordon Meyer, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, M... More
U.S. Airmen with the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base
U.S. Airmen with the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron are transported in a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to forward operating location... More
U.S. Air Force military working dog Alf, assigned to
U.S. Air Force military working dog Alf, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, guards a mock suspect, during a demonstration at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 12, 2018. The dogs train o... More
Bill Falkner, mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri, speaks
Bill Falkner, mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri, speaks during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Mo., July 8, 2017. Col. Ed Black took command of the 139th AW, from Col. Ralph ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sam Hardy, loadmaster with
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sam Hardy, loadmaster with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, checks the alignment of a forklift to the loading ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeremy Funk, assigned to the 139th
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeremy Funk, assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, briefs Airmen and Soldiers regarding a 100-meter swim at Missouri Western State University, St. Jos... More
Sara (left) and Jenni, cheerleaders for the Kansas
Sara (left) and Jenni, cheerleaders for the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team operate a C-130 aircraft simulator during a tour of Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 15, 2017. The visit was part ... More
U.S. Army transportation specialists with the 173rd
U.S. Army transportation specialists with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard secure cargo in the back of a C-130H Hercules prior... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits deployed Guardsmen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2017. Lengyel had the chance to... More
U.S. services members and coalition partners stand
U.S. services members and coalition partners stand in line for a gift bag at the Qatar Emiri Air Force Family Cultural Exchange at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2017. The cultural exchange, hosted by the QE... More
Crews offload equipment from a C-17 Globemaster III
Crews offload equipment from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, at Bagram Airfield, Jan. 25, 2018. The C-17 transported troops and equipment to forward operating locati... More
U.S. coalition partners play soccer during Qatar National
U.S. coalition partners play soccer during Qatar National Sports Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2018. Competitors participated in several events throughout the day such as volleyball, soccer, basketb... More
Representatives from the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team
Representatives from the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team and McDonald’s Restaurant operate a C-130 aircraft simulator during a tour of Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 15, 2017. The visit wa... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Shalz (left),
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Shalz (left), a chief loadmaster with the 139th Operations Support Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, is given a hug by KC Wolf, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL... More
Attendees of the Sound of Speed Airshow tour various
Attendees of the Sound of Speed Airshow tour various aircraft of the U.S. military at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., August 26, 2018. The air show was hosted by the 139th Airlift Wing, Miss... More
U.S. Air Force military working dog Afola, assigned
U.S. Air Force military working dog Afola, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, barks at a mock suspect during a demonstration for members of the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuat... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, coins a Guardsman at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2017. Lengyel had the chance to talk to... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with deployed Guardsmen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2017. Lengyel had the chanc... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Harrison, a flight
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Harrison, a flight crew chief assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, pushes a pallet of gear into a C-17 Globemaster III cargo bay at Bagram Airfield, Jan. 25, 201... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Shalz, a chief
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Shalz, a chief loadmaster with the 139th Operations Support Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, raises his arm in celebration after finishing his final flight of his care... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nakoa Moonblood, crew chief
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nakoa Moonblood, crew chief with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron inspects cables on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 4, 2018. The 340 EARS are sup... More
The top leaders of the 139th Force Support Squadron
The top leaders of the 139th Force Support Squadron (FSS) were promoted together during a ceremony at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri. Lt. Col. Melanie Englert, commander of 139th FSS ... More
Representatives from the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team
Representatives from the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team and McDonald’s Restaurant operate a C-130 aircraft simulator during a tour of Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 15, 2017. The visit wa... More
A U.S. B-52 Bomber sits on a flightline with a newly
A U.S. B-52 Bomber sits on a flightline with a newly installed conventional rotary launcher installed in its bomb bay, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 17, 2017. The CRL will allow the B-52 to carry more smart... More
U.S. Air Force transportation specialists assigned
U.S. Air Force transportation specialists assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, out of Ramstein Air Base, walk down an assault air strip to board a C-130H Hercules aircraft during Saber Junction 18, at the Grafenw... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a 100-meter swim at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo., Sep. 6, 2018. The service members were qualifyin... More
A U.S. Airman rides a camel during the Qatar Emiri
A U.S. Airman rides a camel during the Qatar Emiri Air Force Family Cultural Exchange at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2017. The cultural exchange, hosted by the QEAF, was a relationship building event that... More
U.S. Senior Airman Joani Vessar, a material management
U.S. Senior Airman Joani Vessar, a material management personnel with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, and Staff Sgt. Maurice Jones, with the 86th Air Mobility Wing, performs... More
U.S. Air Force Col. John Cluck, vice-commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col. John Cluck, vice-commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, gives representatives from the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team a tour of a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Rosecrans... More
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, wears a protective coat while Afola, a military working dog with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron performs a co... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaiah Tuff, left,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaiah Tuff, left, and Staff Sgt. Kyle Yeager, both assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, out of Ramstein Air Base, board a C-130H Hercules aircraft during Saber Junction 18, on an ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Aldrich, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Aldrich, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, hits a tire with a sludge hammer during a firefighter combat challenge at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 12,... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor Shoemaker, a loadmaster
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor Shoemaker, a loadmaster assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, marshals a forklift as it offloads a pallet of gear at Bagram Airfield, Jan. 25, 2018. The C-17 ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bryony Terrell (right) pins
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bryony Terrell (right) pins a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin on her father, retired Lt. Col. Royce Terrell to honor his service in the Vietnam War, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. J... More
Friends, family and co-workers pour champagne over
Friends, family and co-workers pour champagne over U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Shalz, a chief loadmaster with the 139th Operations Support Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, after he finishes his f... More
The St. Joseph Chamber Choir performs the National
The St. Joseph Chamber Choir performs the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Mo., July 8, 2017. Col. Ed Black took command of the 139th AW, from Col. ... More
A guest holds a falcon during the Qatar Emiri Air Force
A guest holds a falcon during the Qatar Emiri Air Force Family Cultural Exchange at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2017. The cultural exchange, hosted by the QEAF, was a relationship building event that gave... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a 100-meter swim at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo., Sep. 6, 2018. The service members were qualifyin... More
U.S. Staff Sgt. Aaron Laux, an air transportation personnel
U.S. Staff Sgt. Aaron Laux, an air transportation personnel with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard is trained on how to use a chain gate to secure heavy loads, during deploymen... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffery L. Harrigian, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffery L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander and Air Component commander for CENTCOM, plays table tennis during Qatar National Sports Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, ... More
A group of eighth grade students and teachers from
A group of eighth grade students and teachers from American School of Doha tour a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 22, 2018. Nearly 200 students and teachers had the opportunity to learn ab... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Arias Marcelo, foreground,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Arias Marcelo, foreground, a loadmaster assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, directs an Airmen with the 86th Airlift Wing, to back-up a RZR all-te... More
U.S. Air Force Col. John Cluck, vice-commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col. John Cluck, vice-commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, gives representatives from the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team and McDonald’s Restaurant, a tour of a C-130 Her... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Bailey, assigned
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Bailey, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, pulls a weighted-down sled during a firefighter combat challenge at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct.... More
A U.S. Airman with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
A U.S. Airman with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, poses for a photo with cheerleaders of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team, while they visited Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Ed Black (right) takes command
U.S. Air Force Col. Ed Black (right) takes command of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, from Col. Ralph Schwader (center), during a change of command ceremony at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, S... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Picotte (left) and Maj.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Picotte (left) and Maj. Lamb, C-17 Globemaster III pilots assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, transport troops and equipment between forward operating locations ... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel (left), Chief
U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel (left), Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Brig. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing duri... More