Mary Lohnes, on patrol during a winter exercise while an Active Guard Reservist with Nebraska Army National Guard. (Photo by Courtesy of Master Sgt. Mary Lohnes)
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Airlift Wing pose for a photo during an Airmen Leadership Course graduation ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 4, 2016. From left to right: Command Chief Master Sgt. Ra More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandi Mora, a tactics analyst for the 139th Airlift Wing, received a volunteer of the year award from the United Way of Wyandotte, during a volunteer recognition dinner in Kansas City More
Children from Hyde Elementary School plant trees at Hyde Park in honor of Earth Day, in St. Joseph, Mo., May 2, 2017. Every year the 139th Airlift Wing works with the St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units prepare to participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Pr More
Motivational speaker Dave Sanderson and representatives from the American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri, tour a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, at Rose More
A U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), belonging to the 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery Regiment, Kansas Army National Guard, is inspected for transport at Rosecrans Air National Guard More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, addresses Airmen of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Mo., July 8, 2017. Lt. More
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
Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard stand for a moment of silence during the wing’s military ball in St. Joseph, Mo., July 8, 2017. The ball was held at the St. Joseph Civic A More
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. Airman 1st Class Nathan Morgan, with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, helps a child don firefighting gear during a Family Fun Day, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., More
Tony Adams, a retired Kansas City Chiefs NFL player operates a C-130 aircraft simulator during a tour of Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 15, 2017. The visit was part of a McDonald’s Res More
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. Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, load 15,000 pounds of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft, at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Fla., Sep. 8, 2017. The air More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rodney McIntosh, assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, shakes hands with his son after being promoted to chief at Rosecrans Air National Guard Bas More
Airman from the 139th Airlift Wing return home after a deployment May 5, 2018 at Rosecrans Missouri Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo. Family and friends welcomed them home. (U.S. Air National Guard photo More
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, conduct small team tactics training at an abandoned elementary school, in St. Joseph, Mo., June 2, 2018. The training utilizes s More
Warrior's Best Friend visited the 139th Airlift Wing to raise awarness about PTSD support and service dogs at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., on June 5, 2018. Warrior's Best Friend is a non- More
Aircraft 1391, a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, sits in front of a hangar at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., on June 12, 2018. This aircraft will become a More
Members from the United Way Leadership St. Joseph program visited Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., on June 14, 2018. The United Way program is a leadership development program for employees o More
The 139th Airlift Wing Chiefs' Council helped host the annual golf tournament fundraiser at St. Joseph, Mo., on June 15, 2018. Proceeds go to the Airman and Family Readiness Program. (U.S. Air National Guard ph More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mark Hummer, 180th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, Missouri Air National Guard, talks to Cub Scout troops about the C-130 Hercules aircraft at Rosecrans Air National Guard Ba More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Craig Windmeyer, 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, communicates on radio during an emergency exercise to prepare for the 2018 Sound of Speed Air Show at Rose More
A firefighter assigned to the 139th Fire Emergency Service, Missouri Air National Guard, puts on protective gear prior to battling a simulated aircraft fire at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 16, 2018. The ci More
Randy Gerard, a personal financial counselor, poses for a photo at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 13, 2018. Gerard is assigned to Rosecrans and provides free financial planning service More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard, as well as civic, state and military representatives, attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new facility for the Homeland Re More
U.S. Air Force Airman Haleigh Hoffman and Senior Master Sgt. Karla Lewis, both assigned to the 139th Medical Group, Missouri Air National Guard, wrap gifts at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., More
Airman Shelby Ward poses for a photo at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 5, 2019. Ward recently graduated from technical school as a financial technician. (U.S. Air National Guard photo More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Ruehter, right, accepts a guideon from Col. Ed Black, commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, during a change of command of the 139th Mission Support Group at Rosecrans Air National Gu More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in Combat Level 1 training at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Mo., Jan 6, 2019. The trainin More
U.S. Airman 1st Class William Humble, assigned to the 139th Maintenance Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, donates blood during a blood drive at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 2 More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Cluck, a safety specialist assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, hugs his sons at Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 24, 2018. More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Rock, assigned to the 139th Comptroller Flight, Missouri Air National Guard, is welcomed home by friends and family at Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Mo., J More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brice Martin, a pavements and construction craftsman assigned to the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, instructs Airmen on the capabilities of an M35 2½-ton c More
U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Jaydn Black, material management with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, poses for a photo in a warehouse at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in S More
U.S. Air Force Col. Ed Black, commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, and chairman of the C-130H Weapons System Council, speaks during a meeting in Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 2019. Sixt More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, prepare equipment to be moved to higher ground as a precautionary measure at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in S More
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. John Cluck, vice commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, during a visit to the area to assess flooding in Northwest Miss More
Missouri Governor Mike Parson updates Missourians on the state’s response to flooding during a press conference at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Mo., March 15, 2019. Northwest Missouri has b More
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, secure an entry point to a levee near Lake Contrary in St. Joseph, Mo., March 20, 2019. An increase in water levels of surroundi More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, lay sandbags along the levee that protects Rosecrans Memorial Airport and surrounding communities on March 22, 2019. An increase in w More
Missouri Governor Mike Parson speaks to reporters about the state’s response to flooding in the Northwest part of the state at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., March 21, 2019. Parson declared More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, stand up an Emergency Operations Center to monitor flood levels and relief efforts in St. Joseph, Mo. March 22, 2019. An increase in More
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard meet at the Mayes Memorial Army National Guard Armory in St. Joseph, Mo., March 23, 2019 to discuss flood relief plans. 84 Airmen took shifts More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matt Cotter, an instructor with the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, Missouri Air National Guard, picks up trash along a levee, after a half-mile of sandbags were placed for additi More
Children of 139th Airlift Wing members, play a game of cornhole during National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Mo., April 25, 2019. The Wing's recru More
The 139th Medical Group participates in search and extraction training at the Mozingo Outdoor Education and Recreation Area, Maryville, Mo., on April 5, 2019. The Maryville Fire Department taught the Airmen tec More
Tech. Sgt. Jason Jones, 139th Recruiting Office, Missouri Air National Guard, talks with a potential recruit at the annual Kansas City Pride Festival at the Berkley Riverfront, Kansas City, Mo., on June 2, 2019 More
Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, fill sand bags in Norborne, Mo., June 1, 2019. The Missouri National Guard was activated to support flood relief efforts when Gov. Mike Pa More
Staff Sgt. Jamal Glasper received a coin from Command Sgt. Maj. Will Pierce, Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the Missouri National Guard, in recognition for his actions in leadership and overall hard work wit More
Members of the 139th Airlift Wing participate in the Vigilant Guard 2019 exercise June 3-6, 2019. They conducted simulated operations in the areas of air traffic control, medical triage and search & recovery. ( More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brian Grim, first sergeant of the 139th Medical Group, Missouri Air National Guard, briefs Airmen during sandbagging efforts in Henrietta, Mo., June 5, 2019. The Missouri Natio More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danielle Dewey and Staff Sgt. Jesse Bahr, assigned to the 139th Medical Group, Missouri Air National Guard, talks about the roll of the Region 7 Homeland Response Force, to members of More
Angela Crane, lead key volunteer with the 139th Airlift Wing resiliency center, Missouri Air National Guard, poses for a photo at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Mo., July 14, 2019. Crane was More
A C-130H assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, W.Va. lands on a dirt runway after performing an airdrop during Sentry Storm 19 held July 23, 2019, at Camp Branch Drop Zone, Log More
Members of the 24th Special Tactics Squadron assigned to Pope Field, N.C. parachute over Camp Branch, Logan County, W.Va. during Sentry Storm 19 held July 25, 2019. Sentry Storm is a West Virginia National Guar More
The 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, Missouri National Guard, teams up with the New York Army National Guard to construct a science, technology, engineering and mathematics center for the Girl Scouts of Hawaii at More
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, gather at the shore of Browning lake to compete in a cardboard regatta, near Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Aug More
Master Sgt. Preston Schmitz retires from the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Mo., on Aug. 3, 2019. Schmitz joined the squadron after serving in More
U.S. Airmen with the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, bring their families to participate in an annual Family Day, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri, August 4, 2019. More
Airmen assigned to the 139th Medical Group, Missouri Air National Guard, pose for a photo at Fort Carson, Colorado, on Aug. 4, 2019. The Airmen were conducting Homeland Response Force familiarization training. More
Col. Kevin Echterling, commander of the 139th Medical Group, briefs airmen regarding military readiness at Ft. Carson Military Base, Co., on Aug. 5, 2019. Among career training, military readiness provides the More
The 139th Fire Emergency Services, Missouri Air National Guard, take part in a live fire training exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Aug. 8, 2019. The Airmen navigated their way through a su More
Airmen from the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency management office, Missouri Air National Guard, participated in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) total force training at Joint Base Pe More
Airmen of the 139th Medical Group utitlize their rope training in a real world scenario at Fort Carson Military Base, Colorado, on Aug. 7, 2019. Airmen use rope training to aid in their mission, such as repelli More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ed Fattmann (left), a pilot assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, takes his first flight as an aircraft commander with one eye, above St. Joseph, Missouri, Sep More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Ruehter, 139th Mission Support Group commander, Missouri Air National Guard, is promoted to colonel Sept. 8, 2019, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri. Ruehte More
Members of the Rosecrans Chief’s Association present a check to Kylee Strough, president of the United Way of Greater St. Joseph Sept. 17, 2019 at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri. The as More
U.S. Army paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade along with Italian paratroopers prepare their gear prior to boarding a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Miss More
A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, lands on an assault strip to pick up cargo and personnel during Saber Junction 19, at Grafenwoehr trai More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Lora Lea Acklin, ground safety officer for the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, observes retirement ceremony at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, More
The 139th Force Support Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, poses for a group photo at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Oct. 6, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman A More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Thomas (right), 139th Mission Support Group superintendent, Missouri Air National Guard, receives a meritorious service medal from Col. Mark Ruehter, 139th Mission Suppo More
Bill McMurry, Mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri, welcomes U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Levon E. Cumpton, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard, during Cumpton’s meet-and-greet with leadership of the 139th Airlift More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Levon E. Cumpton, adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard, and Air Force Col. Ed Black, commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, talk with state officials at a groundbreaking ceremony f More
A groundbreaking ceremony is held for the new Communications Complex for the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Oct. 9, 2019. In atte More
U.S. Air Force Col. Ed Black, commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, speaks to civic leaders and guests, prior to a groundbreaking ceremony for the wing’s Communications Complex at Ro More
Cadets with the Central High School Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps program, visit Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Oct. 25, 2019. The cadets toured the base and took a flight More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeff Kirk, right, fuels management supervisor with the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. John Bigham, superintendent More
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt visits Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Nov. 1, 2019. Blunt met with leadership of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard regarding the north side More
An Airman from the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, practices shooting on a weapon simulator at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Nov. 2, 2019. The squadron re More
139th Airlift Wing command post pose for a group photo at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Nov. 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Audrey Chappell)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Krystalyn Davis, a recruiter assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, poses for a photo at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Nov. 4, 2 More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kris Neros, command chief master sergeant of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, along with other Airmen volunteers in performing general grounds keeping at Mou More
U.S. Air Force Col. John Cluck, vice commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, speaks at a Lions Club meeting, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Nov. 14, 2019. Cluck was the guest speaker at the More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittani Newhouse, assigned to the 139th Force Support Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, wraps gifts at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2019. More
Airmen assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, learn how to implement various levels of force during a training exercise in St. Joseph, Missouri, Feb. 9, 2020. The Airmen we More
Col. Ed Black, commander of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, briefs Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe about the wing during a base tour at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Angela Atha, 139th Airlift Wing executive officer, Missouri Air National Guard, assists Tech. Sgt. Ryan Webber, 139th Airlift Wing command support staff specialist, at Rosecrans Air Nationa More
Senior Master Sgt. Derrick Combs, the Air National Guard functional area manager for flight engineers, speaks to ANG aviation enlisted Airmen in Kansas City, Missouri, Feb 25, 2020. Over 250 Airmen attended the More
Airmen assigned to the 139th Services Flight, Missouri Air National Guard, are evaluated for the Air National Guard’s Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Disney Award, March 7, 2020 at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, More
Senior Airman Evelyn Snead, a services specialist assigned to the 139th Services Flight, Missouri Air National Guard, prepares the salad bar at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, March 7, More
U.S. Air Force Col. Doug Bailey, 139th Maintenance Group commander, Missouri Air National Guard, promotes during a ceremony at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, March 7, 2020. (U.S. Air N More
Master Sgt. Lynn Henderson (second from right), superintendent of the 139th Services Flight, Missouri Air National Guard, is recognized during the Air National Guard’s Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Disney Award ev More
Airman 1st Class Cassidy Menke, 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron radar, airfield and weather systems technician, Missouri Air National Guard,takes steps to power on a radar system in Kapolei, Hawaii, March 12 More
Master Sgt. Christopher Antes (left), 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron specialist, Missouri Air National Guard, and Capt. Audra Antes (right), 139th Medical Group clinical nurse, Missouri Air National Guard p More
The 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, trains with the 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, in Kapolei, Hawaii, March 12, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard p More
Airman 1st Class Cassidy Menke (left) and Tech. Sgt. Mia Randazzo (right), 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron radar, airfield and weather systems technicians, Missouri Air National Guard, reposition a radar ant More
The 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron stands in formation on the USS Missouri at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 14, 2020. The squadron was in Hawaii for annual training. (U.S. Air National More