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Dec. 21, 2022
325th Weapons Squadron unveils inaugural leadership award

U.S. Air Force Airmen honored one of their forebears and recognized an innovative leader with a new award at Whiteman Air Force Base.Patrick McGeehan presented the inaugural Lt. Col. Mark McGeehan Leadership Award, named for Patrick’s father, to Maj. William Jensen, assistant director of operations,
Dec. 21, 2022
Whiteman Air Force Base runway open after B-2 incident

The Whiteman Air Force Base runway re-opened Dec. 21 for A-10 Thunderbolt II and T-38 Talon flying operations to resume.The runway was temporarily closed following an incident involving a B-2 Spirit bomber. Recovery crews responded and cleared the runway. At the direction of Air Force Global
Dec. 20, 2022
UPDATE: B-2 Spirit damaged after emergency landing on WAFB runway

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit experienced an in-flight malfunction Dec. 10 during operations and was damaged on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base after it successfully completed an emergency landing.The B-2 did not have any munitions on board and there were no personnel injuries. A fire associated
Dec. 16, 2022
B-1 Lancer replaces B-2 Spirit in Tournament of Roses flyovers

Whiteman Air Force Base will not be participating in the 2023 Rose Parade or Rose Bowl Game flyovers. Instead, B-1B Lancer bombers from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, will carry on the tradition.
Dec. 12, 2022
B-2 Spirit damaged after emergency landing on WAFB runway

On Dec 10., a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit experienced an in-flight malfunction during routine operations and was damaged on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base after it successfully completed an emergency landing.
Dec. 8, 2022
Bussiere assumes command of Air Force Global Strike Command

Gen. Thomas Bussiere assumed command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony Dec. 7, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's only intercontinental ballistic missile and strategic bomber forces.
Dec. 2, 2022
B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet

The U.S. Air Force unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment.
Nov. 30, 2022
New 'Spirit Realm’ B-2 Spirit software factory keeps fleet operational—enabling combat relevancy for years to come

B-2 Spirit technology consists of more than its unique shape. There are underlying software and hardware advancements that enable long-range low-observable penetrating nuclear capability delivery across the world. The B-2 system continues to improve and modernize as international threats advance.
Nov. 28, 2022
Spirit Vigilance: Defending the Homeland From the Heartland

The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings completed Exercise Spirit Vigilance 22, Nov. 7, 2022. Spirit Vigilance is a training exercise focused on enhancing the lethality and increasing the readiness of the Airmen who support and execute the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber mission.
Nov. 18, 2022
Luke AFB supports historic Ally training with bomber aircraft

For the first time over the U.S., allied nation F-35 Lightning II aircraft operating out of the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, supported off-station training with B-2 Spirit aircraft assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, Missouri, Nov. 15 and 17, 2022.