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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

Melissa Johnson, right, hugs U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jada McMillan, 509th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, during a city council meeting in Sedalia, Missouri, Sept. 2, 2025.

Whiteman AFB healthcare professionals honored for life-saving rescue

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 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 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

Lt Col. (Ret) Igor Suhr poses for a photo at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri., Sept. 8, 2025.

The Spirit Continues

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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

June 2, 2022
Community College of the Air Force Ceremony

Congratulations to our Community College of the Air Force graduating class for furthering their education and reaching an important career milestone. The CCAF serves over 300,000 Airmen and awarding over 22,000 associate in applied science degrees annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class