• Whiteman AFB families showcase resiliency during “Bear Hunt”

    Whiteman Air Force Base relies heavily on the lethality and readiness of the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber mission but it’s the Airmen and families supporting the mission that keep the base going.Like many families across the U.S. and the world, Team Whiteman is adjusting to a new normal while

  • A Two-Alarm Calling: WAFB Airman volunteers with local fire department

    To some, raising their right hand and enlisting in the armed forces is the ultimate act of voluntary selflessness.For one Senior Airman assigned to the 509th Operations Support Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, enlisting in the Air Force wasn’t enough, she wanted to go the extra mile.Senior

  • Veteran fulfills dream of seeing the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber

    Every year the U.S. celebrates National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 reminding citizens to thank and honor our country’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.  A team came together here to honor the service of one local Vietnam veteran and his wife. While

  • UPDATE: Whiteman AFAF campaign

    **Team Whiteman AFAF key workers will no longer be soliciting face-to-face for donations. Key workers will continue to push information strictly through electronic means. If donating through electronic means, Team Whiteman members should forward receipts to a key worker within their organization in

  • Whiteman AFB providing military-only commissary hours

    At the request of Team Whiteman leadership, the commissary has reserved the first two operating hours of the base commissary for active-duty, guard, and reserve service members and their dependents. The Whiteman Commissary intends to place this measure into effect Tuesday, March 24, 2020.During the

  • 509th MDG earns AF Clinic of the Year

    Standing out among all other clinics in the U.S. Air Force, the 509th Medical Group earned the 2019 U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Award for Clinic of the Year. This prominent award is based on accomplishments submitted to each major command. Once selected at the MAJCOM level, award packages are

  • Whiteman AFB total-force maintainers deploy in support of BTF Europe

    Total-force Airmen, key equipment and three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have deployed as part of Bomber Task Force Europe in support of routine operations conducted by U.S. Strategic Command.During this deployment from the heartland of America to Lajes Field in

  • 509 BW recognizes 2019 Annual Award winners

    509th Bomb Wing leaders announced the 2019 Team Whiteman annual award winners.  Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Riley Fulton, 509th Healthcare Operation Squadron  (8th Air Force Winner) NCO: Tech. Sgt. Matthew Vincent, 509 BW   (8th Air Force Winner) SNCO:  Senior Master Sgt. Carlos Sanchez, 509th