https://www.whiteman.af.mil Whiteman AFB News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 21 Jun 2022 21:03:35 GMT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:16:08 GMT https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3069300/no-room-for-failure-nasa-astronauts-and-b-2-spirit-pilots-share-common-goal-of/ Two members of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration flew a T-38N Talon to Whiteman Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Jun/21/2003021350/300/300/0/220606-F-HO012-1191.JPG' alt='NASA personnel tour the hangar of a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 7, 2022. NASA and the 509th Bomb Wing engaged in cross-organizational communication, discussing common mission components between the two organizations. Finding new ways to enhance current partnerships ensures innovation and growth, allowing men and women of the 509th BW to maintain the most lethal combat force in the world.' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 21:03:35 GMT Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3069300/no-room-for-failure-nasa-astronauts-and-b-2-spirit-pilots-share-common-goal-of/ 509th Bomb Wing Innovation Operations Community Global Strike 131st Bomb Wing 442nd Fighter Wing https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3048222/a-b-2-spirit-performs-flyover-during-the-preakness-stakes/ A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber performs a flyover during The Preakness at the Pimlico race course,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/May/31/2003008824/300/300/0/220521-F-PJ022-1057.JPG' alt='A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber performs a flyover during The Preakness at the Pimlico race course, Baltimore, Maryland, May 21, 2022. B-2 crews perform flyovers as part of regularly scheduled training flights and to support community functions and government events.' /> <br /> Tue, 31 May 2022 19:44:16 GMT Senior Airman Christina Carter https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3048222/a-b-2-spirit-performs-flyover-during-the-preakness-stakes/ 509th Bomb Wing Community Aircraft 131st Bomb Wing https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3040905/team-whiteman-airmen-recognized-during-kansas-city-royals-armed-forces-night/ Members of each branch of the armed forces exchange hats with members of the Kansas City Royals at<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/May/23/2003003929/300/300/0/220521-F-SG855-1065.JPG' alt='Members with the Kansas City Royals exchange hats with members of the armed forces.' /> <br /> Mon, 23 May 2022 21:11:23 GMT Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3040905/team-whiteman-airmen-recognized-during-kansas-city-royals-armed-forces-night/ 509th Bomb Wing Community 131st Bomb Wing 442nd Fighter Wing https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3029953/the-509th-bomb-wing-honors-the-service-sacrifice-valor-of-the-original-509th-co/ Members of the 509th Bomb Wing attended a heritage event at Wendover Army Air Field, to honor the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/May/12/2002996170/300/300/0/220510-F-F3340-1005.JPG' alt='A retired U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress sits on the ramp during a B-2 Spirit flyover at Wendover Airfield, Utah, May 10, 2022. Wendover Air Field, also known as Wendover Air Force Base, was the initial training range for the 509th Composite Group. The B-29 was assigned to Wendover Air Force Base during World War II, as the weapon delivery section under the Manhattan Project.' /> <br /> Thu, 12 May 2022 20:05:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3029953/the-509th-bomb-wing-honors-the-service-sacrifice-valor-of-the-original-509th-co/ 509th Bomb Wing Community 509th Operations Group Aircraft Air Force News History https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2965437/509th-bomb-wing-receives-historical-painting-of-enola-gay/ 509th Bomb Wing leadership put The Peacemakers, a painting by John Shaw, on display on Dec. 1, 2021<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Mar/14/2002955775/300/300/0/211201-F-SG855-1003.JPG' alt='A painting of the Enola Gay on Tinian sits on the wall at the 509th Bomb Wing Headquarters building.' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:05:00 GMT Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2965437/509th-bomb-wing-receives-historical-painting-of-enola-gay/ 509th Bomb Wing Community Aircraft https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2870181/whiteman-base-community-council-helps-send-18-airmen-home-for-the-holidays/ WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – The holidays are a time for family togetherness, however, for many<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Dec/10/2002907536/300/300/0/211113-F-MZ237-1049.JPG' alt='Team Whitman Airmen and their leaders take a group photo during the 4th Annual Bomber Ball at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri, Nov. 12, 2021. The event celebrated the partnership between Team Whiteman and its 18 partnered communities and included highlighting 18 Airmen whom the Whiteman Base Community Council sent home for the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:33:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2870181/whiteman-base-community-council-helps-send-18-airmen-home-for-the-holidays/ 509th Bomb Wing Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2709626/first-lady-dr-jill-biden-announces-whiteman-elementary-student-2-student-chapte/ The Military Child Education Coalition® announced Whiteman Elementary as the winning school of the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jul/27/2002812831/300/300/0/210721-F-CH060-0001.JPG' alt='Col. Daniel Diehl, 509th Bomb Wing commander, celebrates the win of the Elite Team of the Year award with the Whiteman Elementary students and staff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 21, 2021. The Military Child Education Coalition® announced Whiteman Elementary as the winning school of the organization’s annual Student 2 Student® Team of the Year competition, which recognizes school teams&#39; contribution assisting and integrating military students in their classrooms. (Courtesy photo by Knob Noster School District)' /> <br /> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:01:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2709626/first-lady-dr-jill-biden-announces-whiteman-elementary-student-2-student-chapte/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2706554/click2go-online-ordering-curbside-grocery-pick-up-to-open-at-whiteman-afb-commi/ Commissary CLICK2GO, the Defense Commissary Agency’s new online ordering/curbside delivery service,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jul/25/2002810346/300/300/0/200725-F-XX000-0001.JPG' alt='The Whiteman AFB Commissary will officially introduce #CLICK2GO internet-ordering/curbside pickup service July 28, 2021. Now featuring online payment and more product information than ever before, the delivery service is being expanded to all stateside commissaries by the end of the year, and to overseas stores soon thereafter. (Defense Commissary Agency graphic)' /> <br /> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:15:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2706554/click2go-online-ordering-curbside-grocery-pick-up-to-open-at-whiteman-afb-commi/ 509th Bomb Wing Innovation Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2656485/whiteman-bcc-concordia-liaison-supports-509th-amxs-during-training/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jun/14/2002741126/300/300/0/210503-F-MZ237-1007.JPG' alt='Rev. Michael Pottschmidt, the Whiteman Base Community Council Concordia liaison, offloads a box of snacks, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 3, 2021. The BCC obtains community support for operations and participation in morale-boosting activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:55:49 GMT Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2656485/whiteman-bcc-concordia-liaison-supports-509th-amxs-during-training/ Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2607565/two-a-10c-thunderbolt-ii-jet-engine-mechanics-assist-nascars-kansas-speedway/ Weather in the Midwest is unpredictable and even the slightest accumulation of moisture on the track can pose a major risk to NASCAR drivers on race day. To combat unwanted moisture, the racetrack is cured with a dryer attached to the bed of a truck that blasts hot air via jet engines straight onto the track. With a slight chance of rain in the forecast for the highly anticipated Buschy McBush Race 400, a broken dryer, contracted repair team unavailable, and the closest spare multiple states away, the Kansas Speedway reached out to the 442d Fighter Wing for assistance. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/May/13/2002641752/300/300/0/210502-F-FV107-0080.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Boyd Kempher, 442d Maintenance Group Aerospace and Jet Engine Propulsion mechanic works on the centrifugal multi-switch, an integral piece to the jet engine dryer on Kansas Speedway on 2 May 2021. With unavailable help and the spare multiple states away, Kempher and Russell, both Reserve Airmen, were hand-selected to troubleshoot the speedway’s dryers in case of inclement weather.' /> <br /> Thu, 13 May 2021 18:32:00 GMT Maj. Shelley Ecklebe https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2607565/two-a-10c-thunderbolt-ii-jet-engine-mechanics-assist-nascars-kansas-speedway/ Innovation Community 442nd Fighter Wing https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2588823/diller-takes-helm-of-509th-operations-support-squadron/ The 509th Operations Support Squadron welcomes its new commander with an official change of command<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Apr/27/2002628542/300/300/0/210423-F-HO012-1255.JPG' alt='The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another, symbolized through the passing of a guidon.' /> <br /> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:44:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2588823/diller-takes-helm-of-509th-operations-support-squadron/ 509th Bomb Wing Operations Community 509th Operations Group https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2543291/community-cause-and-effect-whiteman-afb-elementary-student-thanks-509th-sfs-def/ “Dear Security Forces, thank you for keeping us safe when danger is nearby,” wrote Omar, a fourth<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Mar/19/2002604227/300/300/0/210226-F-DG885-1005.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Wohlford, an installation entry controller assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, holds the letter he received from Omar, an elementary school student at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, on Feb. 26, 2021. Omar personally delivered the letter to Wohlford while he was on duty at Spirit Gate, to show his appreciation for the Air Force&#39;s defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)' /> <br /> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:16:00 GMT Airman 1st Class DeVan Halstead https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2543291/community-cause-and-effect-whiteman-afb-elementary-student-thanks-509th-sfs-def/ Community 509th Mission Support Group https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2514394/whiteman-afb-tornado-preparedness/ The state of Missouri is known to be one of the U.S. states that is at greater risk of tornadoes.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jun/08/2001929124/300/300/0/180605-F-YG789-0001.JPG' alt='(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)' /> <br /> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:29:21 GMT Senior Airman Cassidy T. Knight https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2514394/whiteman-afb-tornado-preparedness/ 509th Bomb Wing Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2486264/air-force-global-strike-flyover-to-support-super-bowl-55-in-tampa/ Three different Air Force Global Strike Command bombers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trifecta<br/> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:25:11 GMT Tech. Sgt. Alexander Riedel https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2486264/air-force-global-strike-flyover-to-support-super-bowl-55-in-tampa/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2479178/heart-of-downtown-whiteman-afb-military-family-earns-warrensburg-main-street-co/ When military members think of community, they may think of their immediate surroundings, like base<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/21/2002568816/300/300/0/210114-F-CH060-0002.PNG' alt='The Mitchelltrees, an Air Force family assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., earned the Warrensburg Main Street “Heart of Downtown” award for their volunteer contributions to the Warrensburg Community. The award was revealed during the virtual “Evening of Excellence” Jan. 14, 2021. (Courtesy Graphic by Warrensburg Main Street Inc.)' /> <br /> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:40:00 GMT Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2479178/heart-of-downtown-whiteman-afb-military-family-earns-warrensburg-main-street-co/ Whiteman Warriors Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2476215/b-2-spirit-performs-at-2021-afc-divisional-playoffs/ A B-2 Spirit, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, performs a flyover at Arrowhead Stadium during<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/19/2002567061/300/300/0/210117-F-ZT243-0004.JPG' alt='A B-2 Spirit, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, performs a flyover at Arrowhead Stadium during the National Anthem prior to the start of the AFC Divisional Playoffs at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, Jan. 17, 2021. The B-2 crews perform flyovers as part of regularly scheduled training flights to support community functions and government events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)' /> <br /> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:49:32 GMT Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2476215/b-2-spirit-performs-at-2021-afc-divisional-playoffs/ 509th Bomb Wing Community 509th Operations Group 509th Maintenance Group https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2452570/whiteman-afb-participates-in-exercise-tiger-associations-22nd-annual-adopt-a-wa/ The Exercise Tiger Association awarded Team Whiteman a unit and individual award during the 22nd<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/18/2002554841/300/300/0/201212-F-MZ237-1004.JPG' alt='A United States Tiger Foundation award plaque and medals sit on a table prior to an official ceremony at Columbia, Missouri, Dec. 12, 2020. The Exercise Tiger Association hosted the program and honored service members and units for their outstanding achievements and meritorious service. Team Whiteman closely works with its local community to support each other through events and recognition ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)' /> <br /> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:25:40 GMT Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2452570/whiteman-afb-participates-in-exercise-tiger-associations-22nd-annual-adopt-a-wa/ Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2439397/family-advocacy-spotlight-four-steps-to-turn-stressful-holidays-into-happy-holi/ Many of us have dreams of our “perfect” holiday season. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t always add up<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/08/2002548411/300/300/0/081220-F-CH060-0002.PNG' alt='Many of us have dreams of our “perfect” holiday season. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t always add up to what our vision is. This can result in stress that hijacks joy and happiness from you. Remembering some simply tips can keep you from being the victim of a “happy holiday hijacking.” (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)' /> <br /> Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:57:00 GMT Whiteman AFB Family Advocacy Program Office https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2439397/family-advocacy-spotlight-four-steps-to-turn-stressful-holidays-into-happy-holi/ Community 509th Medical Group https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2408895/whiteman-afrc-team-hosts-virtual-bingo-for-families-of-deployed-airmen-efmp-fam/ Much like many other things during the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween wasn’t quite the same this<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Nov/07/2002531579/300/300/0/201104-F-CH060-0002.JPG' alt='Whiteman Air Force Base families participate in the first virtual Halloween Bingo event, Oct. 29, 2020. Unable to bring families together in person due to COVID-19 precautions, the Whiteman AFB Airman &amp; Family Readiness Center team offered the online event as a way for children and spouses of deployed Airmen and members of the Exceptional Family Member Program to win prizes and celebrate the holiday in the company of their peers. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Senior Master Sgt. Gwen West)' /> <br /> Sat, 07 Nov 2020 18:21:23 GMT Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2408895/whiteman-afrc-team-hosts-virtual-bingo-for-families-of-deployed-airmen-efmp-fam/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases Community COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2397078/team-whiteman-comes-together-for-bark-in-the-park/ The Musical Sit Trophy sits on a table at the beginning of the Bark in the Park at Ike Skelton Lake,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/28/2002525204/300/300/0/201024-F-SG855-1012.JPG' alt='The Musical Sit trophy sits on a table during the Bark in the Park.' /> <br /> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:33:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Parker J. McCauley https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2397078/team-whiteman-comes-together-for-bark-in-the-park/ 509th Bomb Wing Community Volunteering