Airmen maintain CBRN readiness

Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings participated in a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) exercise to ensure readiness in the case of an attack.This specific CBRN exercise spans across three days and included Airmen from the 509th Medical Group to reinforce knowledge for

Navigating the roads in the sky: WAFB builds strong relationships with FAA

Imagine driving on the interstate and never being able to see the road. How would you manage to avoid crashing or knowing when to exit? Pilots experience this every day, both military and civilian alike. In order to navigate the roads in the sky, Whiteman Air Force Base pilots utilize their

B-2 Spirit Kickoffs UCM Football Military Appreciation Night

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, performs a flyover prior to the University of Central Missouri Military Appreciation football game, Sept. 8, 2022, in Warrensburg, Missouri. Whiteman AFB and UCM share a valuable community partnership that fosters a supportive relationship between

Detachment 811: Keeping Whiteman AFB Safe

The Department of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI), like many military organizations, has a rich history and has influenced popular culture and movies. “Men in Black” draws its inspiration from the early days of UFO sightings and the shadowy military intelligence organizations

A B-2 Spirit performs flyover at Kansas Speedway

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flies over the Kansas Speedway during the singing of the National Anthem at the NASCAR Hollywood Casino 400 in Kansas City, Kansas, Sept. 11, 2022. B-2 crews perform flyovers as part of regularly scheduled training flights and to support community functions and government

B-2 Spirits fly in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3

Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings headed north with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for training with Red Flag-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 28-Aug. 12, 2022.“This training provides an opportunity for the 509th and 131st to ensure the United States’ commitment to the

Air Force Wounded Warrior Project visits Whiteman AFB to connect with service members

Melissa Wiest, Air Force Wounded Warrior program staff member, briefs Airman and Guardians about the Air Force Wounded Warrior Project at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, August 9, 2022. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassadors and staff speak about their program aiming to provide a

Bomber and NC3 operators speak on leadership opportunities in the Mighty Eighth

As bomber and NC3 operators, there are many opportunities that exist within the 8th Air Force and J-GSOC arena. This feature focuses on four female operators who describe their path and background to their current roles.

Team Whiteman Airmen perform hot pit refuel alongside RAAF Allies

Team Whiteman continues strategic deterrence operations in Australia