131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard

History

The 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, has had a long and illustrious record of service to the State of Missouri and the United States of America. From natural disasters to service in the Korean War, Desert Storm, the men and women of the 131st Bomb Wing have responded to changing world events and tasking requirements with dignity, honor and courage.

Air National Guard: A Short Story

The Air National Guard as we know it today -- a separate reserve component of the United States Air Force -- was a product of the politics of postwar planning and interservice rivalry during World War II. The men who planned and maneuvered for an independent postwar Air Force during World War II didn't place much faith in the reserves, especially the state-dominated National Guard.

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Other History Sites

• United States Army Center of Military History
• Air Force Historical Studies Office
• National Museum of the United States Air Force
• Air Force Historical Research Agency
• Society for Military History
• Naval History and Heritage Command
• United States Army Heritage and Education Center
• United States Marine Corps History Division
• Air Force Historical Foundation

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Mexican Border Crisis
Observation Aviation
World War I
World War II
Korean War
The Bay of Pigs
Berlin Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
Dominican Republic
Vietnam War
Just Cause
Persian Gulf Crisis
After The Storm