• WAFB welcomes Spirit of Innovation

    Members of the 509th and 131st Maintenance Group maintenance flights use a crane to replace a B-2 Spirit replica, nicknamed the Spirit of Innovation, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 10, 2017. The B-2 replica weighs 600 pounds and is 22 feet in length compared to the actual B-2's true length of

  • Weekly commander's message

    Team Whiteman,This week our Total Force team once again demonstrated our unique global strike capabilities by executing several sorties involving the release of training munitions over local ranges.

  • If it's in the air -- maintenance put it there

    Members of the 509th and 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons perform routine inspections on the B-2 Spirit to ensure all the parts are working at optimal condition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Aircraft electrical and environmental system specialists are responsible for all the

  • Whiteman sets the bar for Alpha Warrior

    No mud. No miles. No mercy.A total of 38 people put their physical and mental abilities to the test during the Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, July 22, 2017, with seven competitors finishing the battle rig completely.

  • Cyber readiness--does it really matter?

    The Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) is coming! It may seem like Whiteman Air Force Base has turned into Winterfell, the last bastion of hope against invaders from the North under constant threat that “Winter is coming”. This is especially so since the Department of Defense transitioned to

  • B-2 Wrap-up: Static gets wrap finish

    Refinishing a static display is a lot like detailing a car.While Senior Airman Courtlin Rowland, a low observable (LO) maintainer with the 509th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), spent a week in the cold polishing and waxing the mini B-2 static display at the entrance of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri,

  • 13th Bomb Squadron: “Appropriating” planes once again

    On June 14th, 2017, the 13th Bomb Squadron (BS) “The Grim Reapers” turned 100. Yes, 100 years old. They have participated in every major conflict since World War I and are one of the more storied squadrons in the Air Force. That’s not to say they didn’t go through their rough and tough adolescent

  • Historic first for Air Force strategic bombers

    A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress are parked on the ramp at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command’s strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously in the European Theatre, demonstrating the

  • Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

    Wichita’s beloved B-29 Superfortress, Doc, took to the skies yet again June 9, from McConnell Air Force Base, this time with an added aspect of historical significance and Air Force heritage.Sitting in the co-pilot seat was Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander. Taking control of the