• Ground Power Leads To Air Power!

    The loud purr from generators and steady grind of electrical drills are muffled through bright yellow ear plugs. Intense noise, oil stained boots, and proud faces are elements displaying the efforts of dedicated Airmen working 24/7, supporting Whiteman's air power by providing ground power."We take

  • Operation Spirit: Mission Success

    U.S. military history is filled with campaigns and operations, and Team Whiteman has played a part in many of those campaigns. On April 12, Team Whiteman members stepped up and again answered the call. Mission name: Operation Spirit.Mission objective: HAVE FUN!The event was in support of the "Month

  • Global Strike announces command’s best

    Air Force Global Strike Command announced its 2013 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at the 12 OAY Banquet here April 10.Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, AFGSC commander, recognized each individual nominee and spoke about the aspects of each that distinguish them from their peers."There are three things that

  • Whiteman hosts motorcycle safety day

    A great man once said, "if you're not first, you're last," and "I want to go fast!" Although these are brilliant excerpts, when it comes to driving a motorcycle, they are certainly not words to live by. Whiteman Air Force Base's held its annual Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Day April 7, providing

  • Refueled and ready to go!

    For many years, fuel has been a vital source behind multiple forms of transportation mobility. This source is an important piece to the Whiteman mission because the base and the B-2 Spirit's success depend on it to keep the mission going.The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuel management

  • AFGSC announces Operations Awards winners

    Air Force Global Strike Command announced the winners of its annual Operations Awards during a commander's conference here, April 9.The Operations Awards are presented each year to the squadron or wing that has been recognized as the best in their field. They reinforce the pride Airmen have in the

  • Long-range training flight exercises capabilities

    Two B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and two B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., recently flew non-stop from their home stations to training ranges in Hawaii to exercise the President's credible and flexible military options to meet national security

  • The key to destruction

    When engaging in a combat mission against the enemy our combat aircraft must be equipped with reliable munitions, ready to deploy at a moment's notice. Without munitions, combat aircraft are simply static displays. The Airmen of the 509th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance section are

  • Whiteman firefighters turn-up the heat

    A dark smoke-filled house is set ablaze. The high-pitched symphony of sirens reverberates in the distance. The echo of stomping boots sprinting toward the monstrous inferno. The cool, calm facial expressions worn by firefighters portray bravery and determination as they prepare to extinguish the

  • Whiteman kicks off AF Assistance Fund campaign

    The 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked-off with a breakfast at Mission's End here March 24, 2014. The breakfast was held to attain support from Group and Squadron leadership as the campaign commences for all of the keyworkers and unit level representatives. "Our efforts that start today