An aircrew assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, performed a check flight on a C-130H Hercules aircraft at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, on April 22, 2025. The aircraft recently had its external fuel tanks removed as it prepares for divestment. The tanks will be transferred to the Rhode Island Air National Guard, which is exploring the possibility of installing them on one of their C-130J aircraft—potentially extending its operational range. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Michael Crane)
After nearly two decades in the Air Force, Tech. Sgt. Aaron Riebe, 139th Maintenance Squadron engine technician, embraces change and draws from his extensive experience in aircraft engine maintenance throughout his Air Force career. Riebe joined the Air Force in 2007 and transitioned to the Reserves in 2015, but later realized a desire for a major change. Now serving in the Missouri Air National Guard, Riebe brings a wealth of knowledge and...
On January 5, a powerful blizzard swept through the region, dumping 16 inches of snow in a 24-hour period in St. Joseph. Despite the severe weather, the 139th Airlift Wing’s mission at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base had to continue. That’s where the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) stepped in to ensure critical areas remained operational.
