US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB
Air Force announces second and third B-21 Raider bases
U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North
509th Security Forces Launches Innovative Team to Protect B-2 Mission
Whiteman Airmen prepare for leadership through NCO Induction
Whiteman AFB healthcare professionals honored for life-saving rescue
The Spirit Continues

WAFB News

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct hot pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Aug. 21, 2024. Bomber missions enhance the U.S. Air Force’s readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific through joint and multilateral operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart)

AFGSC News

The B-21 Raider program is on track and continues flight testing at Northrop Grumman’s manufacturing facility on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will have an open architecture to integrate new technologies and respond to future threats across the spectrum of operations. The B-21 Long Range Strike Family of Systems will greatly enhance mission effectiveness and Joint interoperability in advanced threat environments, strengthening U.S. deterrence and strategic advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Air Force News

Patriot Day

  • 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 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. A community partner originally donated the painting, which depicts the Enola Gay being prepared for the first atomic bombing mission, to the 6th Air Refueling

  • The Great Artiste: Preserving our legacy

    As members of Team Whiteman come through the Spirit Gate each day they are greeted by a piece of 509th Bomb Wing history.The Great Artiste, a Silverplate B-29 Superfortress once assigned to the 509th Composite Group, stands watch over the gate.During World War II, The Great Artiste was hand selected

  • Volunteers from 509th, 131st AMXS wash B-29 static display

    The Great Artiste, a Silverplate B-29 Superfortress, showcases its nose art at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Sept. 15, 2020. The Great Artiste is a converted SB-29 rescue aircraft painted to look like the original after it was heavily damaged and scrapped following a crash in September 1949 at

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Capt. William T. Compton is authorized to make disposition of the personal effects of Senior Airman Glyzua Ingram, deceased, 509th Maintenance Squadron, as stated in DAFI 34-160. Any person having claims for or against the estate of the deceased should contact Capt. Compton at (660)624-7719 or william.compton.14@us.af.mil.

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