• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office serves year-round

    The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office works year round to provide resources and support for Team Whiteman.Although April is set aside as a month to highlight response efforts, this month’s SAPR observance is very different than in previous years.“Due to social distancing and measures

  • Pilot boasts 1,000 flight hours in stealth bomber

    A Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col., from the 131st Bomb Wing marked a major flying milestone, completing 1,000 flying hours in the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber.Lt. Col. James Ashlock, director of plans and programs, has served in the U.S. Air Force, both active duty and Air National Guard for 20

  • 509th Maintenance Group Airmen 3D prints the mission to success

    On an average Air Force day, Airmen with the 509th Maintenance Group research and engineering shop find themselves crafting and creating specific parts for multi-billion dollar aircraft to ensure the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is mission ready. In the wake of COVID-19, the 509th MXG RE section has

  • Recalling a long history of service

    There are many unsung heroes in the U.S. Air Force and not all of them wear the uniform. Everyday there are hundreds of federal employees, contractors and volunteers who are committed to ensuring the mission continues.Christine Roop, the 509th Bomb Wing executive assistant to the commander, is one

  • Hope and perseverance: Airman overcomes obstacles on his way to service

    Editor’s note: This article is a part of the “Whiteman Warrior” series. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story and contribution to the Air Force Global Strike “Striker” community.It hadn’t been an easy journey for one 509th Civil Engineer Squadron service member

  • 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