• Helping hands ensure mission success

    Returning to Whiteman following three years of service at two other bases, I have had the opportunity to reflect on what this base and it's people meant to me during my nine years here, prior to leaving in 2011.In short, I think Whiteman represents the best of what the Air Force demands of its

  • Aug. 7 marks five years of deterring, assuring

    In a 2009 speech in Prague, President Barack Obama stated as long as nuclear weapons exist, "the United States will maintain a safe, secure and effective arsenal to deter any adversary, and guarantee that defense to our allies." This is what Air Force Global Strike Command does, and has successfully

  • B-2 Spirits Conduct Routine Deployment to Andersen AFB

    Three B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 7, 2014, to conduct familiarization training activities in the Pacific region. This training deployment demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to regular, global strategic bomber operations

  • Spirit Gate Construction - Aug. 4 to 8

    From Aug. 4 to Aug. 8, the Spirit Gate will be open for INBOUND traffic only. Traffic cones and signage will be placed to direct traffic to appropriate lane.All OUTBOUND traffic must use other available gates: The Arnold (Knob Noster) Gate will operate 24-hour a day for the duration of

  • Air Force celebrates 25th anniversary of first B-2 flight

    Team Whiteman and Air Force Global Strike Command are celebrating a milestone in Air Force and aviation history this week by marking the 25th anniversary of the B-2 Spirit's first flight.On July 17, 1989, Bruce Hinds, Northrop Grumman chief test pilot, and Col. Richard Couch, B-2 combined test force

  • B-2 Barista Café: Keeping the mission going with a satisfying taste

    The fresh aroma of coffee beans fills the air as ice blends together to create a caffeine sensation. The creamy white froth compliments the cappuccino's smooth taste and smell from the spices of chai tea entices customers to rush and enjoy its unique flavor. This is the environment of the 509th

  • There's no good offense without good defense

    The B-2 Spirit is an aircraft with unique offensive capabilities and a good offense starts with a good defense. The 509th Maintenance Squadron Low Observable Maintenance flight makes sure the B-2's defense is maintained well within its stealth ability every day."We work on time consuming projects

  • Maintaining electricity flow a turn of a wrench

    Maintaining electricity flow a turn of a wrenchBy Airman 1st Class Keenan Berry 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs WHITMEMAN AIR FORCE BASEThe B-2 Spirit is known for its stealth and ability to successfully complete missions in a timely manner. However, it cannot live up to its name without the multiple

  • Resiliency - Defending America by overcoming obstacles

    While deployed here at RAF Fairford, Airmen from throughout Air Force Global Strike Command maintain focus on the mission using the four Air Force pillars of resiliency.Mental and spiritual resiliency, two of the four Air Force pillars of resiliency, is what motivates and empowers Senior Airman

  • UK pilot enhances interoperability with USAF

    When the B-2 Spirit arrived at RAF Fairford for training June 8, a RAF pilot was part of the contingent as part of an elite exchange program between the two allies.This exchange program is a tangible representation of the special relationship the U.S. and UK have enjoyed for many years. Flight