• AFGSC commander visits Whiteman

    Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, his wife Kim, and Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Williams, AFGSC command chief, visited here Jan. 19 - 21, to meet with the Airmen of the world's only B-2 stealth bomber base.During his visit, Rand spoke with Airmen and leadership from the

  • Weekly Warrior

    Meet U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Jones, a 509th Force Support Squadron Touch and Go in-flight kitchen manager and winner of the Mission Support Group's Supervisor of the Year for 2015.Raised in Cranberry Township, Pa., Jones has travelled the world during his eight years in the Air Force, with

  • The 509th pioneers aerial refueling

    Ask any of the Airmen stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, how the base's mission of strategic deterrence, global power and combat support anytime, anywhere is possible, and they'll tell you to take a look at the aircraft lining the flightline.Over the past century, air power has been

  • Operation Spirit supports deployed families

    Most families do not go through a deployment alone. From an expeditionary unit to their family unit, service members and dependents rely on a team of people to stay resilient through what can be a challenge on many fronts.On Nov. 21, 2015, the Airman and Family Readiness Center (AFRC) at Whiteman

  • POL fuels the mission

    The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) flight works around the clock to fuel the diverse missions of Whiteman Air Force Base. With timeliness and proficiency, they are able to maintain fueling expectations for operational purposes. The POL flight's mission

  • Command announces Global Strike Challenge scores

    Air Force Global Strike Command announced the winners of the fifth Global Strike Challenge during a score posting event here Oct. 21.The 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, along with their Total Force partners in the 131st Bomb Wing of the Air National Guard, won the Fairchild

  • AFGSC expands with addition of three wings, LRS-B program

    Air Force Global Strike Command grew in size and capability today as the 7th Bomb Wing, 28th Bomb Wing, 377th Air Base Wing and Long-Range Strike Bomber Program transferred under the command.Transfer ceremonies Sept. 28 marked the transition of the 7th BW at Dyess AFB, Texas, and 28th BW at

  • B-2 deployment to Guam: Teamwork, Sorties, Success

    For nearly 30 days, Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, showcased the capabilities and mission effectiveness of the B-2 Spirit while deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.From Aug. 7 to Aug. 28, approximately 225 Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing exercised their ability to conduct B-2

  • Whiteman Warriors display the art of weapons loading during GSC

    A crew comprised of four Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing and four Airmen from the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing participated in the 2015 Global Strike Challenge (GSC), Aug. 11 and 12, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.The GSC involves several bomb and missile wings from Air