131st Bomb Wing
| 131st Bomb Wing | |
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The B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" returns from a training mission, June 27, 2012
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| Active | 25 May 1943–present |
| Country |
 United States
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| Allegiance |
 Missouri
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| Branch |
 Air National Guard
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| Type | Strategic Bombardment |
| Role | Wing |
| Part of | Missouri Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Missouri |
| Motto(s) | Parati ad Agendum - "Ready for Action" |
| Engagements |
World War II Operation Northern Watch Operation Odyssey Dawn |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Colonel Kenneth S. Eaves |
| Insignia | |
| 131st Bomb Wing emblem |  |
The 131st Bomb Wing is a unit of the Missouri Air National Guard, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Missouri. If activated to federal service, the wing is gained by the United States Air Force Global Strike Command. It is an associate unit of the active-duty 509th Bomb Wing, which falls under the Eighth Air Force.
The 131st Bomb Wing is the only Air National Guard wing to fly the B-2 Spirit, as well as the only nuclear-capable Air National Guard bomb wing.
The 110th Bomb Squadron, which is assigned to the wing's 131st Operations Group, is a descendant organization of the World War I 110th Aero Squadron, established on 14 August 1917. Demobilized in November 1918, it was re-established on 23 June 1923 as the 110th Observation Squadron. The unit is one of the 29 original National Guard Observation Squadrons of the United States Army National Guard formed before World War II. It is the oldest unit in the Missouri Air National Guard, with over 90 years of service to the state and nation. Charles Lindbergh was a pilot of the 110th, Missouri National Guard, when he made his famous 1927 flight.
The 131st Bomb Wing's mission is to train and equip skilled and proud Airmen who provide full spectrum, expeditionary, B-2 global strike combat support capabilities to geographic commanders and the US Strategic Command combatant commander. The wing also organizes, trains, and prepares a community-based force of ready Citizen-Airmen to defend and serve the people of Missouri.
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