• Team Whiteman tests first responders with active shooter exercise

    Defenders with the 509th Security Forces Squadron clear rooms during an active shooter exercise at the Royal Oaks Golf Course, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 19, 2021. Active shooter exercises provide an opportunity for base agencies to test and improve their emergency response capabilities.

  • 509th BW Innovation Office supports Airmen, makes ideas into reality

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Fogarty, 509th Bomb Wing innovation director, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Olexa, 509th BW innovation assistant, highlight Stealthwerx Whiteman Air Force Base’s Innovation Office, and the services it provides. This video was created to highlight the support

  • Remembering Flight 942

    Each year at the end of May, Americans stop to pay tribute to the men and women who have died while serving in the military. This is the story of thirty men who made the ultimate sacrifice. In March 1953, the 509th Bombardment Wing was at its home station of Walker Air Force Base in New Mexico,

  • Developmental Special Duties: Stepping into Leadership

    Identified as developmental due to their unique leadership roles, the Air Force has recognized 10 developmental special duties with more than 1,175 potential positions across the branch.Here at Whiteman Air Force Base, there are several DSD positions available. Some of the positions include, Airman

  • 393rd Bomb Squadron named AFGSC Best

    The 393rd Bomb Squadron distinguished themselves above other Air Force Global Strike bomb squadrons by earning the Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Walker Award, awarded annually to the best bomber squadron in the command.The 393rd BS led all AFGSC bomb squadrons by flying 900 hours in two U.S. Secretary of

  • 131st Force Support Squadron named best in the Air National Guard

    The 131st Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness flight received the 2020 annual award for best personnel team across the Air National Guard. “The Air National Guard A1 Community is immensely proud to support the superior professionalism and the dedication of these units and individuals,”

  • Whiteman AFB to conduct emergency response exercise May 19

    Whiteman Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct an emergency response exercise May 19.Security Forces, fire department, medical and local law enforcement personnel will be responding to an exercise training site at Royal Oaks Golf Course, off Route 23.Base personnel and surrounding community members