About Whiteman

Whiteman Air Force Base is home to the 509th Bomb Wing, the 442nd Fighter Wing, the 131st Bomb Wing, the 1-135th Assault Helicopter Battalion, as well as many other vital units that stand ready to serve the nation. 

Whiteman holds the distinction as the only B-2 Spirit base in the world, and is rich in historical heritage. The base maintains not only a vital deterrence and assurance mission, but also a robust relationship with the many supportive communities in the area. 

As you arrive at the home of the world's premier stealth bomber, know that you are about to become part of a unique tradition of superiority and excellence, at a base that traces its beginnings to the days of World War II. 

Welcome to Team Whiteman

We are excited to welcome you to Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), home of the 8-2 Stealth Bomber and the 509th Bomb Wing! Whiteman AFB is centrally located in the serene town of Knob Noster, Missouri, which is blanketed with lush, green, rolling hills. If you are looking for more beyond small town charm, the bustling Kansas City metropolis is only 60 miles away with offerings of amazing food, sports, and museum attractions. Other nearby cities include Warrensburg, which is home to the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and Sedalia, which attracts approximately 400,000 visitors annually to the State Fair.

Whiteman AFB began as the home to the Sedalia Army Airfield in 1942. It was inactivated in 1947 and then reactivated in 1952 when the 340th Bombardment Wing was activated under Strategic Air Command. It officially became Whiteman AFB in 1955 in honor of 2nd Lieutenant George A. Whiteman who was one of the first American Airmen killed in combat in World War II during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The mission shifted in the I960s from aircraft to intercontinental ballistic missiles with the 351st Strategic Missile Wing and back to aircraft with the delivery of the first B-2 on 17 December 1993. The 509th Bomb Wing's mission is to "Execute Nuclear Operations and Global Strike… anytime, anywhere" and we do this by prioritizing readiness, processes, and communities-which is where you fit in!

Our Airmen, civilians, contractors, and families are what make our mission successful. It is your commitment that underpins our lethality and your dedication that serves as the heartbeat for our wing's global power projection capability. We simply could not do this mission without you! This is why we continuously strive to ensure you have a smooth transition to Whiteman AFB. We encourage you to download the USAF Connect App and add Whiteman AFB to your favorites. This app is intended to consolidate base information and, when push notifications are enabled, you will receive pertinent base updates direct to your phone.

We have included a listing of websites and resources on the next page to help you with your PCS. This consolidation of resources provides you with beneficial information that can sometimes be hard to find and is designed to help make your move easier. Furthermore, we understand the challenges of families obtaining employment following each move. We encourage you to use the link below for our Force Support Squadron's Non-Appropriated Funds job website. This website lists the most current opportunities to work for a premier team designed to give back to the Airmen we serve.

We look forward to you joining our team. Feel free to reach out to the Military and Family Readiness Center at 660-687-7132 or by e-mail at 509FSS.AFRC.Whiteman@us.af.mil with any questions, as we want to ensure a smooth transition.

PCS'ing to Whiteman AFB? Follow these steps for success!

OPSEC

Whiteman Air Force has a unique role within the DoD’s National Defense Strategy.  As we continue to operate the world’s only stealth bomber,  protecting our people and our mission is critical to the continued success of our operations. As such, we need every member to Team Whiteman to practice good operational security (OPSEC).

To practice OPSEC we all need to be careful about what we post online.  Things you should not be posting include, but are not limited to, deployment dates, troop movements, locations, deployment durations, and homecoming dates. Remember, just because you are acting smartly in terms of OPSEC doesn't mean your family and friends are.  There are real threats out there, and it is important that we do what we can do mitigate our exposure.

One way you can reduce your online footprint and that of your family is by removing your last name from your Facebook page - this is a quick and easy step that can help reduce your visibility to people you don't know.  Also, below are some more easy steps you can take to help ensure your security online.

o Understand your privacy settings.  Go look at the current privacy settings you have established on the social media sites you use and remember that the safest setting for any site is "only friends".

o Don't friend people you don't know.  It sounds simple but think about how many people you may be friends with online that you don't really know.  If you don't know them, then why are you linked in with them?

o Limit the use of applications.  Applications can be a great help, but they can also be a liability.  For example, a past study revealed that many of Facebook's most popular applications were transmitting personal user information to outside servers.

o Protect your location.  It is important that you do not "check in" and let the world know where you are, particularly at home, your friends' houses, or at work.

o Don't overshare.  The internet doesn't forget anything - and nothing really gets deleted - so be careful about what you share.  It is much easier to just not share something than it is to get that information back once it has been broadcasted in cyberspace.

As always protecting our operations is a primary concern and ensures the safety of our Airmen and our assets.  It is important that we all remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to base security forces or the local police. 

Useful Information

Living on Whiteman

Family Care

Employment & Education

AF Resources

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Base Operator
660-687-1110

Welcome Center
660-687-7260

Airman and Family
Readiness Center
660-687-7132
Military Personnel Flight
Customer Service
660-687-6426
Travel Management Office
660-687-4118

Military OneSource
1-800-342-9647
www.militaryonesource.mil