https://www.whiteman.af.mil Whiteman AFB News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:25:11 GMT Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:07:34 GMT https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/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/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/2471553/independence-missouri-native-to-fly-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-over-arrowhead-st/ U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, the commander of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jul/15/2002157100/82/55/0/190615-F-CH060-0210.JPG' alt='A B-2 Spirit is seen in silhouette from below as it performs a low flyover during the 2019 Wings Over Whiteman Air &amp; Space Show at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 15, 2019. The B-2 fleet is operated by the 509th Bomb Wing. During the air show, pyrotechnics simulated notional explosives for spectators on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)' /> <br /> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:14:00 GMT Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2471553/independence-missouri-native-to-fly-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-over-arrowhead-st/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases Aircraft 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/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/2367124/whiteman-air-force-base-to-test-giant-voice-alert-system-oct-1-2/ Whiteman Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct a “giant voice” alert system upgrade test on Oct. 1,<br/> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:31:45 GMT Staff Report https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2367124/whiteman-air-force-base-to-test-giant-voice-alert-system-oct-1-2/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2329324/393rd-expeditionary-bomb-squadron-paves-way-for-dynamic-force-employment/ Expeditionary airpower is vital to meeting the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy, and members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron evolved that concept as it employed U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s first overseas mobile operations center, during a deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/28/2002486970/82/55/0/200824-F-ZT243-0016.JPG' alt='Two pilots assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, watch a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber fly over from U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s first mobile operations center during a deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, August 24, 2020. Air Force Global Strike Command’s development of the mobile operations center is based on the National Defense Strategy’s objective to build lethality, strengthen alliances and streamline processes. Once implemented across AFGSC, the mobile operations center will allow commanders across the world to employ bomber forces to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and ability of AFGSC to deliver lethal, ready, long-range strike options anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)' /> <br /> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:38:00 GMT Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2329324/393rd-expeditionary-bomb-squadron-paves-way-for-dynamic-force-employment/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases Operations Air Force News 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/2137584/whiteman-air-force-base-closes-commissary/ At the request of Whiteman Air Force Base leaders, the Whiteman AFB Commissary will be closed until<br/> Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:10:00 GMT DoD News https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2137584/whiteman-air-force-base-closes-commissary/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2126429/whiteman-air-force-base-elevates-health-protection-condition-to-charlie/ Team Whiteman has directed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie, March 25, 2020, to combat<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 /> Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:44:00 GMT DoD News https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2126429/whiteman-air-force-base-elevates-health-protection-condition-to-charlie/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases 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/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 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2121021/confirmed-covid-19-case-at-whiteman-air-force-base/ There is one confirmed, positive case of COVID-19 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The case was<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 12:40:00 GMT DoD News https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2121021/confirmed-covid-19-case-at-whiteman-air-force-base/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases 509th Medical Group COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2119760/whiteman-afb-total-force-maintainers-deploy-in-support-of-btf-europe/ Total-force Airmen, key equipment and three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/20/2002267631/82/55/0/200311-F-XF897-1007.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Laine Terry, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, stands for a portrait on the flightline of Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, March 11, 2020. Terry deployed with his fellow active-duty wingmen and Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 131st BW, to Lajes Field in support of the routine U.S. Strategic Command operation called Bomber Task Force Europe. BTF missions challenge Airmen and the B-2 Spirit fleet they support to operate at forward locations across Europe as they would at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:45:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Kayla White https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2119760/whiteman-afb-total-force-maintainers-deploy-in-support-of-btf-europe/ 509th Bomb Wing Whiteman Warriors Press Releases Operations Global Strike 509th Operations Group 509th Maintenance Group Aircraft 131st Bomb Wing https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2119162/509-bw-recognizes-2019-annual-award-winners/ 509th Bomb Wing leaders announced the 2019 Team Whiteman annual award winners.  Airman of the Year:<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2010/Jan/21/2000401895/82/55/0/100121-F-JZ027-598.JPG' alt='509th Bomb Wing Patch' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:13:00 GMT 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2119162/509-bw-recognizes-2019-annual-award-winners/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2118962/2020-wings-over-whiteman-airshow-cancelled/ Whiteman Air Force Base’s 2020 Wings Over Whiteman Air and Space Show, scheduled for June 13 and 14,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jul/15/2002157100/82/55/0/190615-F-CH060-0210.JPG' alt='A B-2 Spirit is seen in silhouette from below as it performs a low flyover during the 2019 Wings Over Whiteman Air &amp; Space Show at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 15, 2019. The B-2 fleet is operated by the 509th Bomb Wing. During the air show, pyrotechnics simulated notional explosives for spectators on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:28:00 GMT 509th Bomb Wing, Staff Release https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2118962/2020-wings-over-whiteman-airshow-cancelled/ Wings Over Whiteman Press Releases Community COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2117487/team-whiteman-announces-restricted-base-access-to-mitigate-covid-19-challenges/ Effective March 19, 2020, Whiteman Air Force Base will begin restricting access to the installation<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/09/2002264753/82/55/0/200309-D-HN545-003.JPG' alt='Coronavirus Disease 2019 Rotator Graphic' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:19:00 GMT 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2117487/team-whiteman-announces-restricted-base-access-to-mitigate-covid-19-challenges/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases COVID-19 https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2114047/spirit-gate-construction-work-begins-march-16-traffic-delays-expected/ Construction at Spirit Gate (Main Gate) is scheduled to begin March 16.<br/> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:06:00 GMT Staff Reports https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2114047/spirit-gate-construction-work-begins-march-16-traffic-delays-expected/ 509th Bomb Wing Press Releases https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2078421/coronavirus-enhanced-precautions-despite-low-threat-for-whiteman-afb/ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the 2019 strain of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV).<br/> Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:37:04 GMT 509th Medical Group https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2078421/coronavirus-enhanced-precautions-despite-low-threat-for-whiteman-afb/ Press Releases https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2059494/the-b-2-stealth-bomber-participates-in-the-afc-championship-game-flyover-at-arr/ A U.S. Air Force B-2 Stealth Bomber will fly over the American Football Conference championship game at 2 p.m. CST on Jan. 19, 2020 at Arrowhead Stadium, it will be supported by Team Whiteman’s maintenance Airmen and a ground crew of pilots.<br/> Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:06:22 GMT 509th Bomb Wing Staff Report https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2059494/the-b-2-stealth-bomber-participates-in-the-afc-championship-game-flyover-at-arr/ Press Releases https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2026327/509th-medical-group-closes-temporarily-today/ 509th Medical Group closes temporarily todayWHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – The 509th Medical Group<br/> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:26:00 GMT 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article/2026327/509th-medical-group-closes-temporarily-today/ Press Releases 509th Medical Group