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Sept. 7, 2021
Connect to Protect: Resilience tools, events to support #StrikerStrong teams during September and beyond

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In an effort to help Whiteman Air Force Base Strikers help each other through adversity, here are a few things to keep in mind:Connectedness is the No. 1 way to help people realize that they matter in this world. How do we foster an environment of
Aug. 25, 2021
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft arrive in Iceland for ally, partner training

Three U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, for a long-planned Bomber Task Force mission where the aircraft will conduct theater and flight training across Europe and Africa.The BTF missions,
Aug. 24, 2021
AFGSC launches Striker U

Air Force Global Strike Command launched Striker U August 20, a centralized hub for Striker Airmen to access professional development opportunities, perspective from leadership and other relevant Striker Culture material.Striker U, which is accessible via an icon on workplace desktops, contains
Aug. 16, 2021
The Mighty Eighth and J-GSOC welcome new commander

Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara assumed command of the Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center during a change of command ceremony Aug. 16, 2021.
Aug. 9, 2021
Wingtip-to-wingtip: Join spouse pilot couple sticks together through career, life and flight

Their last flight at Whiteman Air Force Base was supposed to be special.U.S. Air Force Captains Lacey and Stephen Orians planned on commemorating their departure and final scheduled training missions, their so-called fini-flights, at the same time. Together, they looked forward to symbolically
Aug. 2, 2021
Whiteman leaders learn valuable lessons from AFGSC religious affairs team

The command religious affairs team from Headquarters Global Strike Command met with enlisted leaders to discuss Airmen’s resiliency and culture here at Whiteman Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force Col. David Kelley, Air Force Global Strike Command chaplain, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Beasley, Air Force
July 28, 2021
‘Accelerate change or lose’: Updating Muns nerve center

Hollywood introduces U.S. command and control centers as the forefront of technological ability; often shown with seamless monitors that flow throughout the rooms, perfect installation and top tier technology.Inside the command and control center, it embodies 21st century technology, or at least it
July 27, 2021
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden announces Whiteman Elementary Student 2 Student® Chapter as MCEC Elite Team of the Year

The Military Child Education Coalition® announced Whiteman Elementary as the winning school of the organization’s annual Student 2 Student® Team of the Year competition July 21.MCEC officials selected winners at the elementary, middle, and high school level based on team achievements and First Lady
July 27, 2021
Whiteman AFB Defenders participate in Integrated Defense Leadership Course

The Integrated Defense Leadership Course, which takes place at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, was designed to provide Reserve Defenders with intensely focused hands-on training to achieve and maintain combat readiness.
July 25, 2021
Click2Go: Online ordering, curbside grocery pick-up to open at Whiteman AFB commissary

Commissary CLICK2GO, the Defense Commissary Agency’s new online ordering/curbside delivery service, is coming to the Whiteman AFB Commissary, with first pick-up slots expected to open July 27, according to Commissary officials.Customers will be able to make their orders online up to six days ahead,