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March 20, 2020
Whiteman AFB total-force maintainers deploy in support of BTF Europe

Total-force Airmen, key equipment and three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe in support of routine operations conducted by U.S. Strategic Command.During this deployment from the heartland of America to Lajes Field in
March 18, 2020
Bomber Task Force conducts Icelandic mission with Norwegian F-35s, U.S. F-15s

Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, operating out of RAF Fairford, U.K., conducted an Icelandic Air Policing mission March 16, 2020.
March 16, 2020
Spirit Gate construction: Work begins March 16, traffic delays expected

Construction at Spirit Gate (Main Gate) is scheduled to begin March 16.
March 11, 2020
USSTRATCOM Commander visits Whiteman AFB and receives familiarization flight

U.S. Navy Adm. Chas Richard toured Whiteman AFB and met with Airmen and leadership to better understand the unique role the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber offers the USSTRATCOM mission. While on base, he took time to speak at a Whiteman Base Community Council luncheon and received a familiarization
March 9, 2020
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits return to Europe

A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Base, Missouri, arrived at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Mar. 9, 2020 for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. KC-10 Extenders from
March 6, 2020
Indiana State University AFROTC Det. 218 tours Whiteman AFB, enlightens future AF officers

Team Whiteman officers provided mentorship and career field insight to 28 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets, during a base tour, March 3-4.The AFROTC is a recruitment program aimed to develop Air Force leaders of tomorrow who will go on to fulfill the mission, represent its core values
March 3, 2020
Fairchild refuels Whiteman B-2 aircraft

Team Fairchild refueled two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, as part of air refueling qualification training, Feb. 24-28 at Whiteman AFB. Air refueling qualification training ensures that both KC-135 Stratotanker and B-2 aircrews remain prepared
Feb. 28, 2020
509th BW commander recalls Tournament of Roses history

The Tournament of Roses flyovers represent a more than 15-year relationship between the Missouri-based Airmen and communities and organizations across the nation. These flyovers also have a special, personal significance to Col. Jeffery Schreiner, 509th Bomb Wing commander.Schreiner, who leads the
Feb. 21, 2020
131st Bomb Wing’s perfect score reflects proficiency as teammates, individuals

A team of four 131st Bomb Wing Guardsmen were named 2019’s Best Nuclear Weapons Load Team after they earned a perfect score during a weapons load crew evaluation at Whiteman Air Force Base.
Feb. 12, 2020
Award winners receive incentive flight

Two Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, received incentive flights in a T-38 Talon after winning squadron and group-level awards.