• There's no good offense without good defense

    The B-2 Spirit is an aircraft with unique offensive capabilities and a good offense starts with a good defense. The 509th Maintenance Squadron Low Observable Maintenance flight makes sure the B-2's defense is maintained well within its stealth ability every day."We work on time consuming projects

  • Maintaining electricity flow a turn of a wrench

    Maintaining electricity flow a turn of a wrenchBy Airman 1st Class Keenan Berry 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs WHITMEMAN AIR FORCE BASEThe B-2 Spirit is known for its stealth and ability to successfully complete missions in a timely manner. However, it cannot live up to its name without the multiple

  • Resiliency - Defending America by overcoming obstacles

    While deployed here at RAF Fairford, Airmen from throughout Air Force Global Strike Command maintain focus on the mission using the four Air Force pillars of resiliency.Mental and spiritual resiliency, two of the four Air Force pillars of resiliency, is what motivates and empowers Senior Airman

  • Force Improvement Program to visit Whiteman

    Building upon the positive momentum of the ICBM Force Improvement Program, Air Force Global Strike Command is bringing the program to its bomber units, giving Whiteman Airmen the opportunity for their voices to be heard.A Force Improvement Program team is scheduled to visit Whiteman Air Force Base,

  • UK pilot enhances interoperability with USAF

    When the B-2 Spirit arrived at RAF Fairford for training June 8, a RAF pilot was part of the contingent as part of an elite exchange program between the two allies.This exchange program is a tangible representation of the special relationship the U.S. and UK have enjoyed for many years. Flight

  • 509 MDG Closing

    Team Whiteman, The 509th MDG will be closed on 3 & 4 July for an AFGSC Family Day and in observance of Independence Day. We will be closed in the morning on 9 July for training. Clinic hours for that day will be from 1300-1630. The appointment line will remain open from 0700-1630 during training.For

  • B-2s arrive at RAF Fairford to train, exercise capability

    Two B-2 Spirit flew to the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) area of operations June 8 to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region.During this short-term deployment, the multi-role heavy bombers will conduct training flights in the USEUCOM area of operations, providing

  • Constant Vigilance confirms global deterrence capabilities

    Team Whiteman participated in a command-wide training event that confirmed the base's ability to support its conventional and nuclear missions May 12-20.Constant Vigilance 14 is an annual Air Force Global Strike Command training event designed to train and assess the command's ability to support its

  • 1-135th ARB wins Outstanding Army Aviation Reserve Unit of the Year

    The 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB) was recognized as the Outstanding Army Aviation Reserve Unit of the year by the Army Aviation Association of America. The battalion accomplished a benchmark year completing two extremely significant training events and deploying to Regional Command