News

July 31, 2023
CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen recognize 75 years of trailblazing

The event recognized the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact of ensuring Airmen as well as other service members can serve to their full potential.
July 21, 2023
Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

All three Air Force bombers arrived to Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska for joint missions July 18-19.
July 19, 2023
Intel Airmen: Bringing the mission forward

Intel Airmen help drive the 509th Bomb Wing's mission by providing accurate and timely information to pilots, mission planners, and leaders.
July 14, 2023
Justice Department reinforces federal protections for servicemembers and their spouses in letter to state officials

The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families.
July 10, 2023
509th Weather Flight is Ready, Rain or Shine!

From tornado warnings to flight scheduling, the 509th Operational Support Squadron Weather Flight keeps Whiteman Air Force Base safe and flying.
June 27, 2023
The Spirit Chapel: A safe space

Chaplains and religious affairs Airmen with the Spirit Chapel at Whiteman AFB work hand in hand to provide care to service members, civilians, and their families.
June 21, 2023
New commander takes reins of 509th Bomb Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler assumed command of the 509th Bomb Wing from U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl during a change of command ceremony officiated by 8th Air Force Commander U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri on June 21.
June 16, 2023
Eject, Eject, Eject! B-2 egress shop continues innovation

Airmen in the 509th Maintenance Squadron egress section tested a new process for removing ejector seats from the B-2 Spirit aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base.
June 13, 2023
509th Civil Engineer Squadron Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Khary Davis assumes command of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron and receives the ceremonial guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Schlak, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 8, 2023. The 509th CES provides engineering, alterations and new construction, fire
June 6, 2023
“It is easier to just say, ‘I don’t drink.’”

Service members are presented with many opportunities to identify drinking problems. In my experience though, a lot of us are not honest. I wish I had been honest and gotten the help I needed before my problem became bad enough to affect my career.