• The logistics of defense

    When it comes to supplying the mission, many people often think Logistics Readiness is the primary go-to for all Whiteman units. Not so for the 509th Security Forces Squadron. Security Forces' mission is to defend stealth firepower, U.S. resources and the Whiteman community, "anytime ... anywhere."

  • Whiteman AFB hosting townhall, April 3

    Brig. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 509th Bomb Wing commander, is hosting a townhall meeting April 3 at Mission's End, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have concerns or issues about any aspect of base life, or just questions about daily operations at Whiteman, we'd love to see you there. For individuals

  • B-2 bombers conduct extended deterrence mission to the Republic of Korea

    Demonstrating the commitment of the United States and its capability to defend the Republic of Korea and to provide extended deterrence to our allies in the Asia-Pacific region, U.S. Strategic Command sent two B-2 Spirit bombers for a long-duration, round-trip training mission from Whiteman Air

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Victoria Hill

    Communication transformation is perpetually ongoing to meet today's mission requirements. Many Air Force agencies count on the support of the Communications Focal Point to centralize and fulfill the priorities. Senior Airman Victoria Hill, 509th Mission Support Group commander's knowledge operations

  • On the radar with Whiteman weatherman

    Weather can be an unpredictable and uncontrollable force of nature. This makes it all the more difficult for the 509th Operation Support Squadron weather flight to do its job.This flight is responsible for predicting what happens before it happens. Because the weather can change at any given time,

  • Up and away: The 1-135th ARB deploys

    Since Whiteman is officially an Air Force base, many people often forget it is home to multiple joint-force partners. One of these is the Army's 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. This unit, which flies the Apache helicopter, maintains a high ops tempo, training constantly to support friendly

  • Hydro brake-down

    With a weight of 160,000 pounds, the B-2 Spirit can be a hard object to slow down. The 509th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic shop's mission is working on the brake system that brings the B-2 to a halt."We are in charge of maintaining all hydraulic systems on the jet," said Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Elms,

  • Lieutenant conquers Kilimanjaro

    On Feb. 14, 1st Lt. Diana Wong found herself standing atop Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, and the largest free-standing peak in the world.Just three months earlier, she had been burnt out from work and a full-time graduate school course load. After seeing a pamphlet for the

  • Whiteman marks three combat anniversaries for B-2

    In a historic coincidence, this third week of March marks not just one anniversary, but the anniversary of three separate combat engagements by the B-2 Spirit Bomber.The first occurred 14 years ago, when B-2 bombers flying from Whiteman AFB were the first manned aircraft to engage in hostilities