https://www.whiteman.af.mil Whiteman AFB News RSS Feed en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2020 18:21:23 GMT Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:26:10 GMT https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/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/07/2002531579/82/55/0/201104-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/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/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/28/2002525204/82/55/0/201024-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/2397078/team-whiteman-comes-together-for-bark-in-the-park/ 509th Bomb Wing Community Volunteering https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2389101/team-whiteman-ranks-1-for-quality-of-education-programs-among-air-force-bases/ Whiteman Air Force Base ranked number one in quality of education out of 154 Air Force bases<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/21/2002520710/82/55/0/201021-F-XX000-1001.JPG' alt='Whiteman Air Force Base was the top ranking Air Force installation for educational benefits and programs during a 2019 study. Whiteman AFB’s plans to continue developing and bettering its educational system to provide better quality education options for students and licensed family members. (Courtesy graphic)' /> <br /> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:30:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2389101/team-whiteman-ranks-1-for-quality-of-education-programs-among-air-force-bases/ 509th Bomb Wing Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2382235/air-force-t-38-jets-to-perform-kansas-speedway-flyover-for-the-nascar-hollywood/ Whiteman Air Force Base pilots are scheduled to fly over the Kansas Speedway Hollywood Casino 400 in<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/14/2002517143/82/55/0/190615-F-CH060-0157.JPG' alt='A T-38 Talon pilot assigned to the 13th Bomb Squadron waves to air show spectators as he taxis his aircraft in front of the crowed during the 2019 Wings over Whiteman Air &amp; Space Show at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 15, 2019. The T-38 is a crucial asset utilized to maintain airmanship and tactics for B-2 pilots. B-2 pilots assigned to the 13th Bomb Squadron demonstrated their jet flying skills for more than 100,000 visitors during the air show weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)' /> <br /> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:24:50 GMT DoD News https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2382235/air-force-t-38-jets-to-perform-kansas-speedway-flyover-for-the-nascar-hollywood/ Press Releases Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2358155/team-whiteman-honors-powmia-recognition-day/ Members of Team Whiteman ran, walked and rucked for 24 hours to honor and remember prisoners of war<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Sep/23/2002503665/82/55/0/200917-F-SG855-1258.JPG' alt='Airmen run with a POW/MIA flag next to the base lake.' /> <br /> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:53:50 GMT Airman 1st Class Parker J. McCauley https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2358155/team-whiteman-honors-powmia-recognition-day/ 509th Bomb Wing Community 131st Bomb Wing 442nd Fighter Wing Volunteering History https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2342442/b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-flyover-at-arrowhead-stadium-canceled-due-to-inclemen/ A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flyover, originally scheduled for the National Football League season<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Aug/29/2002176981/82/55/0/190829-F-WU042-1015.JPG' alt='509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operators from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri conduct a hot-pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit Bomber at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, August 28, 2019. Hot-pit refueling is a method of refueling an aircraft without shutting down the engines. This is the B-2s first time landing in Iceland. Forward locations like Iceland enhance the collective defense capabilities of both the U.S. and NATO allies partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)' /> <br /> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:28:00 GMT Staff Report https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2342442/b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-flyover-at-arrowhead-stadium-canceled-due-to-inclemen/ 509th Bomb Wing Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2330679/team-whiteman-airman-receives-kansas-city-chiefs-military-appreciation-football/ A Team Whiteman Airman received a Kansas City Chief’s Salute to Service football Aug. 27,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/31/2002487940/82/55/0/200827-F-GE908-1001.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Brooke Garibay, a 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron training manager, displays her Kansas City Chiefs Salute to Service football, during a Chiefs virtual military appreciation video call at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 27, 2020. The Chiefs chose Garibay based on her mission contribution and her dedication as a football fan for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Johns)' /> <br /> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:02:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2330679/team-whiteman-airman-receives-kansas-city-chiefs-military-appreciation-football/ Community 509th Mission Support Group History https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2327913/better-together-team-whiteman-airman-initiates-change-by-connecting-community/ Current events, like the death of George Floyd, have made organizations across the U.S. Air Force<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/27/2002486020/82/55/0/200708-F-MZ237-1031.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Jarrod Peterson, a 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron software engineer, poses for a photo, July 8, 2020, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Peterson, who is an Airman passionate to initiate change within his community, develops and maintains software for training modules in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)' /> <br /> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:55:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2327913/better-together-team-whiteman-airman-initiates-change-by-connecting-community/ 509th Bomb Wing Community Global Strike Air Force News History https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2323126/airmen-and-local-police-join-together-in-als/ Airmen Leadership School is meant to bridge the gap between the Airman and noncommissioned officer<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/24/2002483411/82/55/0/200814-F-MZ237-2022.JPG' alt='A Warrensburg Police Department law enforcement member displays a WPD uniform patch during an Airman Leadership School graduation, Aug. 14, 2020, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. For the first time, Whiteman AFB’s ALS class included two local law enforcement personnel who attended the leadership course and earned certificates of completion. Airman Leadership School is the first level of the Enlisted Professional Military Education continuum and prepares Senior Airmen to be professional, war-fighting Airmen and Space professionals who can supervise and lead work teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)' /> <br /> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:18:31 GMT Senior Airman Alexandria Lee https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2323126/airmen-and-local-police-join-together-in-als/ 509th Bomb Wing Community History https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2302128/airmen-soldiers-practice-emergency-response-during-dla-fuel-spill-prevention-re/ Fuel is the lifeblood of the mission; powering vehicles, ground equipment and aircraft alike.When<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/05/2002471470/82/55/0/200722-F-CH060-0111.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Justin Ratcliffe, an NCO in charge of fuels fixed facilities with the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, points to safety valves and introduces students to safety measures and procedures at a government vehicle fuel station at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 22, 2020. The introduction to the station and its fuel spill mitigation measures was part of a Defense Logistics Agency and 509th Civil Engineer Squadron spill response and mitigation course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)' /> <br /> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2302128/airmen-soldiers-practice-emergency-response-during-dla-fuel-spill-prevention-re/ 509th Bomb Wing Community Environmental https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2272953/religious-affairs-airmen-the-backbone-of-the-chapel/ Chaplains are often the face of religious affairs, but they cannot serve the spiritual needs of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jul/14/2002456272/82/55/0/200708-F-GE908-1002.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Terrence Williams, a 509th Bomb Wing religious affairs Airman, poses in the Spirit Chapel sanctuary at Whiteman Air Force base, Missouri, July 7, 2020. Religious Affairs Airmen work with Chaplains to provide confidential counseling and support for religious needs and services. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Thomas Johns.)' /> <br /> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:57:29 GMT Senior Airman Thomas Johns https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2272953/religious-affairs-airmen-the-backbone-of-the-chapel/ 509th Bomb Wing Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2272553/team-whiteman-agencies-and-bcc-host-drive-in-movie-night-foster-healthy-communi/ The Whiteman Base Community Council hosted an outdoor movie to celebrate military spouses, on July<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jul/13/2002456083/82/55/0/200711-F-MZ237-1037.JPG' alt='Team Whiteman family members watch a movie during a Base Community Council hosted drive-in movie event, at the Mission’s End Club on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 11, 2020. The BCC hosted the movie night to thank all the military spouses for the service and commitment that comes with being married to a military member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)' /> <br /> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:31:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2272553/team-whiteman-agencies-and-bcc-host-drive-in-movie-night-foster-healthy-communi/ 509th Bomb Wing Community 131st Bomb Wing 442nd Fighter Wing History COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2246130/mandatory-face-mask-policy-to-take-effect-july-3/ Team Whiteman,We have recently seen an increase in Covid-19 cases within Missouri, our local<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Apr/07/2002276255/82/55/0/200406-D-HN545-0001.JPG' alt='Air Force COVID-19 Face Mask Guidance Infographic. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario &quot;Charo&quot; Gutierrez)' /> <br /> Thu, 02 Jul 2020 20:40:00 GMT Col. Jeffrey T. Schreiner https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2246130/mandatory-face-mask-policy-to-take-effect-july-3/ 509th Bomb Wing Community 509th Medical Group Leadership Link COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2180727/whiteman-key-spouses-keep-families-informed/ As policies continue to change as a response to COVID-19, communication to family members is vital<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/May/08/2002296534/82/55/0/200508-F-XX000-1001.JPG' alt='Photo of a Key Spouse sign.' /> <br /> Fri, 08 May 2020 12:20:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2180727/whiteman-key-spouses-keep-families-informed/ Community https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2170145/whitemansaluteskc-wows-thousands-thanks-medical-professionals-healthcare-worker/ Team Whiteman participated in the Air Force Salutes flyover, Apr. 28, by executing a flyover across<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Apr/29/2002291230/82/55/0/200428-F-LX214-0034.JPG' alt='A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and four T-38 Talons, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, along with two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 442nd Fighter Wing, fly over medical facilities across Missouri, April 28, 2020. The formation is to honor all medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19. Some of the medical facilities the formation flew over were, CenterPoint Medical Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital North and South, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, St. Luke’s Plaza, Research Medical Center, Western Missouri Medical Center, and Bothwell Regional Health Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)' /> <br /> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:28:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2170145/whitemansaluteskc-wows-thousands-thanks-medical-professionals-healthcare-worker/ 509th Bomb Wing Community Aircraft 442nd Fighter Wing Air Force News History https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2164532/whiteman-afb-b-2-stealth-bomber-a-10-and-t-38-jets-to-fly-over-kansas-city-in-s/ Editors Note: *We've updated the route to add an additional stop in Sedalia, Missouri.*Whiteman Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Apr/27/2002289573/82/55/0/200427-F-XX010-0001.JPG' alt='The #WhitemanSalutesKC tentative flight plan for April 28, 2020. Should weather delay the flight, the event will be delayed until April 29. The flyover major medical facilities in Kansas City inteds to honor and express Team Whiteman’s gratitude for all medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)' /> <br /> Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:45:00 GMT Staff Report https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2164532/whiteman-afb-b-2-stealth-bomber-a-10-and-t-38-jets-to-fly-over-kansas-city-in-s/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases Community 509th Operations Group 442nd Fighter Wing COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2333135/domestic-violence-prevention-during-pandemic/ The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in global stay-at-home directives. This can place additional stress on family relationships, and can make existing negative situations worse. Keeping Airmen and their families safe is a critical priority for the Air Force during these challenging times. There are many resources available, such as Military One Source and national hotlines for domestic violence and suicide prevention.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Apr/10/2002489281/82/55/0/200409-F-FT687-001.PNG' alt='The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in global stay-at-home directives. This can place additional stress on family relationships, and can make existing negative situations worse. Keeping Airmen and their families safe is a critical priority for the Air Force during these challenging times. There are many resources available, such as Military One Source and national hotlines for domestic violence and suicide prevention. (Courtesy graphic)' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:45:00 GMT Laraine Thompson https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2333135/domestic-violence-prevention-during-pandemic/ Community COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2125074/second-confirmed-covid-19-case-at-whiteman-air-force-base/ There is a second confirmed, positive case of COVID-19 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/22/2002268034/82/55/0/200322-F-CH060-0001.JPG' alt='Graphic showing the 509th Bomb Wing wing crest and a CDC-provided graphic rendering of the coronavirus.' /> <br /> Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:43:00 GMT Staff Reports https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2125074/second-confirmed-covid-19-case-at-whiteman-air-force-base/ Press Releases Community 131st Bomb Wing COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2121156/whiteman-afb-providing-military-only-commissary-hours/ At the request of Team Whiteman leadership, the commissary has reserved the first two operating<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/20/2002267714/82/55/0/200319-F-XW046-0025.JPG' alt='Whiteman Air Force Base Commissary now limits the amount of meat a customer can purchase at one check out at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 19,2020. Whiteman is actively trying to increase their deliveries to meet the high demand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)' /> <br /> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:55:00 GMT DoD News https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2121156/whiteman-afb-providing-military-only-commissary-hours/ 509th Bomb Wing Community Leadership Link COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2121124/team-whiteman-declares-public-health-emergency/ Due to the public health situation on our installation involving the novel coronavirus 2019<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/22/2002268034/82/55/0/200322-F-CH060-0001.JPG' alt='Graphic showing the 509th Bomb Wing wing crest and a CDC-provided graphic rendering of the coronavirus.' /> <br /> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:01:00 GMT DoD News https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2121124/team-whiteman-declares-public-health-emergency/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases Community 509th Medical Group 131st Bomb Wing COVID-19