• Individual pronounced dead after incident at Whiteman Air Force Base pool

    At approximately 6 p.m., June 20, 2021, Whiteman Air Force Base emergency personnel responded to the base pool for a report of an unresponsive individual.Responders administered CPR before transferring the individual to Western Missouri Medical Center. The individual was pronounced dead at approximately 8 p.m.In accordance with Department of
  • Members of the 509th Bomb Wing render their first salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl, 509th Bomb Wing commander, during the 509th BW change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 16, 2021. Military change-of-commands are a time-honored tradition that formally symbolizes the continuity of authority as the command passes from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

    “In good hands”: Diehl takes command of 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base

    U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl took the reins of the 509th Bomb Wing from outgoing commander Col. Jeffrey Schreiner during a change of command ceremony June 16, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.Military change of commands are a time-honored tradition that formally symbolizes the continuity of authority as the command passes from one
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Robby Gallegos assumes command of the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another.

    Gallegos takes command of 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Robby Gallegos assumes command of the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with the ceremonial hand off of the unit guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Holland, 509th Maintenance Group commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Hillier assumed command of the 509th Munitions Squadron from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Allison Barkalow. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another.

    Hillier takes command of 509th Munitions Support Squadron

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Hillier assumes command of the 509th Munitions Squadron with the ceremonial hand off of the unit guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Holland, 509th Maintenance Group commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority
  • Rev. Michael Pottschmidt, the Whiteman Base Community Council Concordia liaison, offloads a box of snacks, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 3, 2021. The BCC obtains community support for operations and participation in morale-boosting activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

    Whiteman BCC Concordia liaison supports 509th AMXS during training

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