• U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits return to Europe

    A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Base, Missouri, arrived at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Mar. 9, 2020 for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. KC-10 Extenders from

  • Political season: What service members need to know

    Airmen are encouraged to stay aware of the issues and be knowledgeable in the country’s political activities but are limited in their event participation in uniform, lobbying activities or campaigns on social media.

  • Reaper Smoke: MQ-9 community advances, builds relationships

    “What does it mean to be ‘us’?” This was the question asked by 25th Attack Group commander, Col. Travis Norton, to a room full of MQ-9 Reaper operators and Special Tactics tactical air control party operators during Reaper Smoke, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Feb. 21, 2020.

  • Fairchild refuels Whiteman B-2 aircraft

    Team Fairchild refueled two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, as part of air refueling qualification training, Feb. 24-28 at Whiteman AFB. Air refueling qualification training ensures that both KC-135 Stratotanker and B-2 aircrews remain prepared

  • 509th BW commander recalls Tournament of Roses history

    The Tournament of Roses flyovers represent a more than 15-year relationship between the Missouri-based Airmen and communities and organizations across the nation. These flyovers also have a special, personal significance to Col. Jeffery Schreiner, 509th Bomb Wing commander.Schreiner, who leads the

  • L.I.F.E. Center ribbon cutting

    The Leading Innovation and Fostering Engagement Center, building 3007 located near the Youth Center, across the street from the Base Chapel, is now open. The L.I.F.E. Center, a collaborative work center, is operated by Wing Staff helping agencies and available for squadrons to utilize for resiliency

  • Whiteman AFB host Innovation Pitch Day

    As part of Whiteman’s innovation initiative, leadership hosted Innovation Pitch Day on Jan. 28, 2020. The focus for the day was for Airmen to present ideas on how the base can improve its sponsorship program.

  • Award winners receive incentive flight

    Two Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, received incentive flights in a T-38 Talon after winning squadron and group-level awards.