• B-2 Spirit demonstrates long-range strike capabilities in Indo-Pacific

    A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft receives fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft over the South Pacific Ocean during a Bomber Task Force deployment, June 11, 2026. During the BTF deployment the B-2 operated alongside Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

  • Family, Service and Legacy at Whiteman AFB

    Long before he commanded the world's only operational stealth bomber fleet, Col. Robert Sturgill Jr. was born at Whiteman Air Force Base.In 1977, Sturgill’s father, then a Security Forces Airman, was stationed at Whiteman when it was home to the 351st Strategic Missile Wing. For the Sturgill family,

  • 509th Bomb Wing presented with second consecutive Omaha Trophy

    U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, and Nebraska State Sen. Rita Sanders, a member of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee (SCCC), presented the SCCC’s 2025 Omaha Trophy to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 26.

  • Whiteman AFB honors two local Vietnam veterans

    Tears of joy and smiles of pride beamed from the crowd of family members as two local Vietnam veterans were honored for their legacy and ultimate sacrifice during a road dedication ceremony at Whiteman AFB, May 18. “Today, we are not just renaming a road; we are restoring a legacy,” said the 509th

  • How the Air Force Overcame the Odds to Revive a Damaged B-2

    Four years ago, a B-2 Spirit, tail number 89-0129, also known as the Spirit of Georgia experienced an incident resulting in significant damage to the bomber and raising serious questions about its future.What followed was a remarkable display of teamwork, ingenuity, and determination culminating in

  • First stop as Chief of Staff of the Air Force: AFGSC

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his spouse, Cindy Wilsbach, visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.

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