• B-2s arrive at RAF Fairford to train, exercise capability

    Two B-2 Spirit flew to the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) area of operations June 8 to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region.During this short-term deployment, the multi-role heavy bombers will conduct training flights in the USEUCOM area of operations, providing

  • Secretary of the Air Force visits Team Whiteman

    The Secretary of the Air Force interacted with Airmen and shared her top priorities for the future of the Air Force during her first visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 29, 2014.The 23rd Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Team Whiteman to learn about the B-2 and overall

  • Under the scope with the medical lab

    Disease, illnesses and ailments plague Airmen every day, which can become a hindrance to the mission. Battling these issues is a 24/7 job for the 509th Medical Support Squadron's medical laboratory team. The team provides diagnostic support for the clinic by running tests on blood or urine samples

  • Inspection for perfection

    The human eye can see many things, but it cannot see everything. This is why Whiteman Air Force Base employs the 509th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection shop.The NDI shop uses a variety of methods to check the structural integrity of an aircraft and to find discrepancies not obvious to

  • B-2 with record breaking April

    The 509th Bomb Wing set a new record in the month of April for most sorties and hours flown in a single month with 20 operational B-2 Spirits. In cooperation with the 131st Bomb Wing, the B-2 flew 142 sorties for a record total 839.3 hours.The 509th Operations Group worked hand in hand with the

  • Operation Spirit: Mission Success

    U.S. military history is filled with campaigns and operations, and Team Whiteman has played a part in many of those campaigns. On April 12, Team Whiteman members stepped up and again answered the call. Mission name: Operation Spirit.Mission objective: HAVE FUN!The event was in support of the "Month

  • Refueled and ready to go!

    For many years, fuel has been a vital source behind multiple forms of transportation mobility. This source is an important piece to the Whiteman mission because the base and the B-2 Spirit's success depend on it to keep the mission going.The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuel management

  • AFGSC announces Operations Awards winners

    Air Force Global Strike Command announced the winners of its annual Operations Awards during a commander's conference here, April 9.The Operations Awards are presented each year to the squadron or wing that has been recognized as the best in their field. They reinforce the pride Airmen have in the

  • Long-range training flight exercises capabilities

    Two B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and two B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., recently flew non-stop from their home stations to training ranges in Hawaii to exercise the President's credible and flexible military options to meet national security

  • Whiteman firefighters turn-up the heat

    A dark smoke-filled house is set ablaze. The high-pitched symphony of sirens reverberates in the distance. The echo of stomping boots sprinting toward the monstrous inferno. The cool, calm facial expressions worn by firefighters portray bravery and determination as they prepare to extinguish the