Biographies

Whiteman Air Force Base

COLONEL DANIEL C. DIEHL

Colonel Daniel C. Diehl, is the commander of the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. He is responsible for the combat readiness of the Air Force's only B-2 base, including development and employment of the B-2's combat capability as part of Air Force Global Strike Command.
COLONEL KYLE J. WILSON

Colonel Kyle J. Wilson is the Vice Commander, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. He is responsible for the combat readiness of the Air Force's only B-2 base, including development and employment of the B-2's combat capability as part of Air Force Global Strike Command.
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JASON L. HODGES

Chief Master Sergeant Jason L. Hodges is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. He is the principal advisor to the Wing Commander and staff on mission effectiveness, professional development, military readiness, training, utilization, health, morale,

509TH OPERATIONS GROUP
COLONEL KEITH J. BUTLER

Col. Keith J. Butler is the Commander of the 509th Operations Group at Whiteman AFB, MO. He is responsible for the operational combat readiness of the world’s only stealth bomber fleet. He also trains warriors and develops future leaders who fly and support 20 B-2 bombers, providing a strategic nuclear deterrent for the nation and the Air Force’s top choice to deliver lethal global strike; anytime…anywhere.
509TH MAINTENANCE GROUP
COLONEL JEFFREY G. HOLLAND

Col Jeffrey G. Holland is the Commander, 509th Maintenance Group, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. As Commander, he leads over 1,450 personnel in support of the Air Force’s fleet of 20 B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft. His group provides low observable aircraft and safe, secure, and reliable weapons enabling the 509th BW to execute its deterrence, assurance, and global power mission sets for the nation.
509TH MISSION SUPPORT GROUP
COLONEL CHRISTOPHER G. SCHLAK

Colonel Christopher G. Schlak is the commander of the 509th Mission Support Group, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. He commands six squadrons (1,800 personnel) providing the Base Operations Support that enables strategic nuclear operations, lethal global strike, and agile combat support. He leads the execution of civil engineering, law enforcement, security, logistics, contracting, communications, cyber, fire protection, human resources, food services, Airman and family support, and infrastructure programs.
509TH MEDICAL GROUP
COLONEL MARK D. REYNOLDS

Col. Mark D. Reynolds is the Commander, 509th Medical Group, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. He leads 280 personnel and is responsible for ensuring the execution of an annual operations and maintenance budget of $13M supporting wartime readiness at the Air Force’s only B-2 Bomb Wing.