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Aug. 27, 2020
Better Together: Team Whiteman Airman initiates change by connecting community

Current events, like the death of George Floyd, have made organizations across the U.S. Air Force take a deep dive into talking about views on racial disparity.One Whiteman Airman, Staff Sgt. Jarrod Peterson, a 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron software engineer who normally finds himself
Aug. 26, 2020
Two Whiteman AFB members win Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez award

Two Team Whiteman members, with the 509th Maintenance Group, were recognized as best in their field, after competing with nominees from across Air Force Global Strike Command, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 14, 2020. Tech. Sgt. Justin Hall, 509th MXG loading standardization crew member,
Aug. 24, 2020
Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

COVID-19 is changing operational practices throughout the Air Force, forcing innovative adaptions in order to remain combat ready. For the members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron special considerations were taken to ensure every member was COVID free prior to arriving at Naval Support
Aug. 18, 2020
US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

Demonstrating airpower, bomber and fighter aircrew assigned and deployed to Pacific Air Forces launched four B-1 Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles and conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously with joint and allied partners within the Indo-Pacific region over
Aug. 12, 2020
B2 Spirit Stealth Bombers deploy to Diego Garcia in support of Bomber Task Force

Three B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers deployed from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia to support Pacific Air Forces’ Bomber Task Force missions, Aug. 11.
Aug. 10, 2020
Whiteman AFB Safety Office works hard to preserve mission capability

Personal safety is something that is important for everyone and is always at the forefront for Air Force leadership. Though for some, safety is not just a practice, it’s a career. At Whiteman Air Force Base, the 509th Bomb Wing Safety Office works hard year round to help eliminate or control risk
Aug. 4, 2020
Calhoun assumes command of Missouri National Guard’s 131BW

Col. Matthew D. Calhoun took the reins of the 131st Bomb Wing during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 1, 2020, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
July 29, 2020
Stealthwerx innovates training with virtual reality technology at WAFB

Stealthwerx, the innovation office at WAFB, is working with the 13th Bomb Squadron to update Virtual Reality technology to keep pilot training costs down, and flight time up. “Stealthwerx is teaming up with other innovation cells within Air Force Global Strike Command and the greater Air Force to
July 23, 2020
SECDEF visits Team Whiteman, talks TFI on B-2 mission

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 22, 2020, to familiarize himself with Team Whiteman’s mission in maintaining global support and combat readiness.During his visit, Esper spoke with base leaders and Airmen across the installation.“It was an honor
July 14, 2020
Religious Affairs Airmen: The backbone of the Chapel

Chaplains are often the face of religious affairs, but they cannot serve the spiritual needs of Airmen and their families alone. The role of enlisted Airmen who support the Chaplains is pivotal to the spiritual resiliency of Team Whiteman. Religious Affairs Airmen serve in a variety of roles that