B-1 Lancer replaces B-2 Spirit in Tournament of Roses flyovers

Whiteman Air Force Base will not be participating in the 2023 Rose Parade or Rose Bowl Game flyovers. Instead, B-1B Lancer bombers from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, will carry on the tradition.

Drive safe this Holiday Season

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. With so many people traveling around the holiday season, the importance of safe—and sober—driving is greater. Driving sober and having a plan if you're going to be drinking can not only save your career—it can save your life.

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B-2 Spirit damaged after emergency landing on WAFB runway

On Dec 10., a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit experienced an in-flight malfunction during routine operations and was damaged on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base after it successfully completed an emergency landing.

Bussiere assumes command of Air Force Global Strike Command

Gen. Thomas Bussiere assumed command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony Dec. 7, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's only intercontinental ballistic missile and strategic bomber forces.

B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet

The U.S. Air Force unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment.

New 'Spirit Realm’ B-2 Spirit software factory keeps fleet operational—enabling combat relevancy for years to come

B-2 Spirit technology consists of more than its unique shape. There are underlying software and hardware advancements that enable long-range low-observable penetrating nuclear capability delivery across the world. The B-2 system continues to improve and modernize as international threats advance.

The lessons we learn

I signed up for the build a bomb event held by the 509th Munitions Squadron, to get a better perspective on munition Airmen’s work lives. Though I never expected to get such a clear view on how vital teamwork can be through this event.As Public Affairs, I had been to the munitions squadron before,

Spirit Vigilance exercise

Spirit Vigilance exercise is captured at Whiteman Air Force Base, showing the capabilities of the B-2 and the Airmen who support it. Spirit Vigilance is part of routine Vigilance exercises that bomb wings across the Air Force conduct multiple times a year.

Spirit Vigilance: Defending the Homeland From the Heartland

The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings completed Exercise Spirit Vigilance 22, Nov. 7, 2022. Spirit Vigilance is a training exercise focused on enhancing the lethality and increasing the readiness of the Airmen who support and execute the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber mission.