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Living the Creed
October 21, 2020 — Joshua Roth had just completed his shift as a firefighter with the St. Louis Fire Department on Aug. 15, 2019 prepared to do some work on the bathroom of his newly purchased house. Before he was very far into the project, he received a call; it was the department offering him some overtime. He accepted the offer and made his way to the station. The day started slowly so he decided to hop on a treadmill to exercise. After completing a couple of miles, the alarm sounded, and it was time to work. He jumped off the treadmill, grabbed his equipment and raced to the scene... MORE

The Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton, recognizes Sgt. Joshua Roth during the National Guard Birthday Ball in December 2019, as the State Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Kannon John looks on.

Married to the job: two First Sergeants tackle leadership
October 14, 2020 — One Missouri National Guard couple provides new meaning to the word team. This couple is Trisha and David Katzfey. Both first sergeants and full-time Soldiers, the husband and wife team find balance with their different, but complimentary leadership styles and face the challenges of leadership and full-time Guard service together as one team... MORE

1st SGT David Katzfey and 1st SGT Trisha Katzfey, both of the Missouri Army National Guard, pose for a quick family photo.

Missouri National Guard Adjutant General pinned the rank of Major General
October 7, 2020 — Missouri Adjutant General Levon E. Cumpton was officially promoted to the rank of Major General by Mo. Gov. Mike Parson. Parson promoted Maj. Gen. Cumpton from one to two stars during a ceremony in the Governor’s office at the state capitol... MORE

Col. Matthew Calhoun named commander of Missouri National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing
August 4, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s Adjutant General has named a new commander for the National Guard’s only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber wing. Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton announced Col. Matthew D. Calhoun will lead the 131st Bomb Wing. “Col. Calhoun is an outstanding leader with a track record of excellence,” Cumpton said. “He brings a wealth of command experience from both his time as an active duty Airman with the 509th Bomb Wing and as a Guardsman with the 131st BW. His unique perspective will strengthen our partnership and enhance the B-2 mission.” ... MORE

Missouri names new Assistant Adjutant General for Air Guard
July 15, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton, announced July 11, Brig. Gen. Ken Eaves will oversee the Show Me State’s Citizen-Airmen... MORE

Missouri National Guard Airman dedicates her career to helping others
July 1, 2020 — ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Maj. Kristie Miller grew up knowing two things - she wanted to join the military and she wanted to have an impact on people’s lives. Now she is doing both as the chief nurse for the 139th Airlift Wing’s Medical Group Detachment One. ... MORE

Father and sons proudly serving together in the Missouri National Guard
June 20, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Larry Crowder and his sons Tim and Chris share a special bond by serving together in the Missouri National Guard. Lt. Col. Larry Crowder, Deputy G1 for the Missouri National Guard, joined the military in 1992, will retire in August. He said he walked into the recruiting office at the age of 29 and said, “I want to join your organization.” This was no easy feat considering he already had three young sons. ... MORE

Missouri National Guard family protects the community together
June 19, 2020 — HILLSBORO, Mo. – Service in the National Guard is often a family affair with brothers sisters, sons and daughters following in each other’s’ footsteps, joining the same units and serving together. One Missouri family now is taking their family service a step further, on duty together in the fight against COVID-19... MORE

Coleman family mobilized to help support COVID-19 response efforts
June 19, 2020 — ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - For one Missouri National Guard family, helping the community is a family affair. While the Coleman family is accustomed to mobilizations and deployments, COVID-19 presented a new challenge when the husband-wife team mobilized at the same time on different sides of Missouri... MORE

National Guard continues COVID-19 Community Sampling across Missouri
June 12, 2020 — DARDENNE PRAIRIE, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard is helping expand COVID-19 testing across the state... MORE