• Maj. Cameron Horn, 419th Flight Test commander, presents Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, with a B-2 test program morale patch during his visit to Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 5. The B-2 fleets continued technological advancement enables expanded strike capabilities while ensuring the aircraft can keep pace with evolving threat levels. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    B-21 Flight Test aircraft build progresses while B-21 Combined Test Force takes shape

    Gen. Timothy Ray, the Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Forces Strategic-Air, U.S. Strategic Command, visited several organizations across the bomber test enterprise to receive first-hand updates on the progress of the B-21 program during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base and Plant 42, in California, May 5-6.
  • A T-38 Talon prepares for takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 28, 2021. The T-38 is used as a trainer aircraft for the B-2 Spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)

    Off into the wild blue yonder: OSS Airmen take to the air

    Less than 4% of active-duty U.S. Air Force members are pilots, however, it takes hard work and dedication from the other 96% to ensure the safety, readiness, and operability of a successful mission.Not everyone gets a chance to take to the air, even in the world’s greatest Air Force.In an effort to familiarize Airmen with the aircraft they support,
  • Airman 1st Class Elijah R. Posana, security response team member with the 509th Security Forces Squadron, stands in front of B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 18, 2020. Members of the 509th SFS protect both personnel and assets supporting the U.S. Air Force Global Strike's stealth bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee)

    Whiteman Air Force Base Defender found dead after going missing in waters off Freeport, Texas

    A 509th Security Forces Squadron member was found dead May 4, near Surfside Beach, Texas, after going missing on Sunday.Elijah Posana, 22, an active-duty security response team member, was on leave with family when he went missing. Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron protect personnel and assets of the 509th Bomb Wing and its
  • The deadliest building on the planet: B-2 Combined Operations Building opens at Whiteman Air Force Base

    The deadliest building on the planet: B-2 Combined Operations Building opens at Whiteman Air Force Base

    The B-2 Combined Operations Building, or COB, opened April 23, enhancing Total Force Integration between active duty and Air National Guard Airmen, and strengthening ties between the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings.The 393rd and 110th Bomb Squadrons will now be working together in one building along with the 509th Operations Support Squadron, allowing
  • A flyer for COVID-19 Vaccines

    COVID Vaccines available April 30, new scheduling system for future appointments

    The 509th Medical Group will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to Department of Defense cardholders and beneficiaries 18 years and older, April 30, 2021, in building 705, the Deployment Center.To schedule an appointment for April 30, members of Team Whiteman have three options.The first option is through
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