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DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster

A second B-21 Raider test aircraft takes off, Sept. 11, from Palmdale, Calif., to join the Air Force’s flight test campaign at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The addition of the second test aircraft expands mission systems and weapons integration testing, advancing the program toward operational readiness. (Courtesy photo)

US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB

A B-21 Raider conducts flight testing, which includes ground testing, taxiing, and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will interoperate with our allies and partners to deliver on our enduring commitment to provide flexible strike options for coalition operations that defend us against common threats. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force announces second and third B-21 Raider bases

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, center, from the 53rd Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon, right, and four Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning II, left, fly in formation over Norway, Sept. 3, 2025.

U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron board a C-130 Hercules aircraft from Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Missouri, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 8, 2025. The Airmen participated in a high-value individual transfer exercise where they had to escort a subject on an aircraft and to a destination in a simulated contested area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

509th Security Forces Launches Innovative Team to Protect B-2 Mission

U.S. Airmen gather for a noncommissioned officer course at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Sept. 5, 2025. The NCO program is designed to provide Airmen information and applicable skills to operate within a leadership role as upcoming Staff Sergeants.

Whiteman Airmen prepare for leadership through NCO Induction

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Oct. 16, 2020
USSTRATCOM Commander visits WAFB

U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, U.S. Strategic Command commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, 509th Bomb Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Calhoun, 131st Bomb Wing commander, walk to Base Operations at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 14, 2020. The primary goal of
Nov. 3, 2016
U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander

Gen. John E. Hyten assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 3.

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USSTRATCOM Commander visits WAFB

U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander