Whiteman Air Force Base Air Force Ball 2022

Airmen maintain CBRN readiness

Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings participated in a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) exercise to ensure readiness in the case of an attack.This specific CBRN exercise spans across three days and included Airmen from the 509th Medical Group to reinforce knowledge for

NCO recognized with 2nd volunteer medal – encourages Airman volunteers to apply

Volunteerism is a staple of the Air Force’s servant culture.For me, giving back to my community is just one way I can show that I care and see myself as contributing member of a shared “backyard”.Volunteering has many benefits for Airmen, but one of the most tangible is the Military Outstanding

Navigating the roads in the sky: WAFB builds strong relationships with FAA

Imagine driving on the interstate and never being able to see the road. How would you manage to avoid crashing or knowing when to exit? Pilots experience this every day, both military and civilian alike. In order to navigate the roads in the sky, Whiteman Air Force Base pilots utilize their

B-2 Spirit Kickoffs UCM Football Military Appreciation Night

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, performs a flyover prior to the University of Central Missouri Military Appreciation football game, Sept. 8, 2022, in Warrensburg, Missouri. Whiteman AFB and UCM share a valuable community partnership that fosters a supportive relationship between

Detachment 811: Keeping Whiteman AFB Safe

The Department of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI), like many military organizations, has a rich history and has influenced popular culture and movies. “Men in Black” draws its inspiration from the early days of UFO sightings and the shadowy military intelligence organizations

A B-2 Spirit performs flyover at Kansas Speedway

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flies over the Kansas Speedway during the singing of the National Anthem at the NASCAR Hollywood Casino 400 in Kansas City, Kansas, Sept. 11, 2022. B-2 crews perform flyovers as part of regularly scheduled training flights and to support community functions and government

From the B-26 Marauder to the B-2 Spirit, the bomber tradition runs in this family

Being the world’s most lethal stealth bomber is only a part of what makes the B-2 Spirit a vital strategic asset. The B-2 would be grounded without the Airmen who support it.Staff Sgt. Alexander Baney, a 509th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is one of

Spark Tank competition

Airmen from across Whiteman Air Force Base presented their best ideas to base leadership at the annual Spark Tank, a “Shark Tank” style competition Aug. 16, 2022 at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. Spark Tank is run by Stealthwerx, an innovation lab that provides a judgment-free, collaborative environment

B-2 Spirits fly in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3

Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings headed north with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for training with Red Flag-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 28-Aug. 12, 2022.“This training provides an opportunity for the 509th and 131st to ensure the United States’ commitment to the