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Sept. 10, 2021
110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducts ally, partner training in the Arctic

Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, along with approximately 200 Airmen, civilians and contractors, arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, to participate in a Bomber Task Force mission.Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate
Sept. 9, 2021
B-2 Spirit to kick-off KC Chiefs 2021 season opener with flyover at Arrowhead Stadium

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit will fly over the Kansas City Chiefs’ NFL season opening game against the Cleveland Browns on Sept.12, at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.Continuing a long-standing tradition between Team Whiteman and our community partners, the Kansas City Chiefs organization, the stealth
Aug. 25, 2021
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft arrive in Iceland for ally, partner training

Three U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, for a long-planned Bomber Task Force mission where the aircraft will conduct theater and flight training across Europe and Africa.The BTF missions,
Aug. 16, 2021
The Mighty Eighth and J-GSOC welcome new commander

Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara assumed command of the Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center during a change of command ceremony Aug. 16, 2021.
Aug. 9, 2021
Wingtip-to-wingtip: Join spouse pilot couple sticks together through career, life and flight

Their last flight at Whiteman Air Force Base was supposed to be special.U.S. Air Force Captains Lacey and Stephen Orians planned on commemorating their departure and final scheduled training missions, their so-called fini-flights, at the same time. Together, they looked forward to symbolically
July 1, 2021
IQT Behind the scenes: Developing combat ready B-2 pilots

It takes a village to put a B-2 Spirit in the air. The same can be said to train a B-2 pilot.Before a new set of pilots take to the skies in the stealth bomber, they are required to complete a rigorous Initial Qualification Training course.“IQT sets the foundational knowledge and skills required to
June 16, 2021
“In good hands”: Diehl takes command of 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl took the reins of the 509th Bomb Wing from outgoing commander Col. Jeffrey Schreiner during a change of command ceremony June 16, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.Military change of commands are a time-honored tradition that formally symbolizes the continuity of
June 15, 2021
Hillier takes command of 509th Munitions Support Squadron

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Hillier assumes command of the 509th Munitions Squadron with the ceremonial hand off of the unit guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Holland, 509th Maintenance Group commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. A change of command is a military
May 18, 2021
393rd Bomb Squadron named AFGSC Best

The 393rd Bomb Squadron distinguished themselves above other Air Force Global Strike bomb squadrons by earning the Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Walker Award, awarded annually to the best bomber squadron in the command.The 393rd BS led all AFGSC bomb squadrons by flying 900 hours in two U.S. Secretary of
May 18, 2021
Whiteman AFB to conduct emergency response exercise May 19

Whiteman Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct an emergency response exercise May 19.Security Forces, fire department, medical and local law enforcement personnel will be responding to an exercise training site at Royal Oaks Golf Course, off Route 23.Base personnel and surrounding community members