Whiteman AFB lieutenant leads BTF Europe SF element, leaves lasting legacy

Many books are written which detail the trials and victories that forge a military leader’s career path. Biographies and autobiographies alike provide a retrospective look at lessons learned, key takeaways and the memorable moments that shaped them as they stepped into each successive role and faced

It takes a village: Stealth support agencies ensure B-2 Bomber Task Force mission success

During their time at Royal Air Force, Fairford, England, Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have worked around the clock to ensure the success of the Bomber Task Force mission. The mission aims to familiarize aircrew members with the U.S. European command area of operations, while

B-2 Spirit aircraft conduct hot pit refueling at Lajes Field

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft flew from RAF Fairford, England, to Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Sept. 9, 2019, to conduct hot pit refueling in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. The U.S. has a strong bilateral relationship with our NATO ally, Portugal. Training opportunities

Eighth AF commander visits BTF Airmen in European theater

Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., the Eighth Air Force commander, flew across the Atlantic to visit his Airmen at Royal Air Base Fairford, England, from August 27-28, 2019. He also flew a B-2 training sortie during his visit.

RAF F-35s train with US Air Force B-2 bombers for the first time

Disposition of Personal Effects: Tech. Sgt. Tony Pena

Lt Col Drew Irmischer is authorized to make disposition of the personal effects of TSgt Tony Pena, deceased, 110 Bomb Squadron as stated in AFI 34-511. Any person having claims for or against the deceased please contact Lt Col Irmischer.

B-2 Spirit lands in Iceland

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber conducted a flight from RAF Fairford, England, to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, as part of a Bomber Task Force training mission Aug. 28. This mission, which involved rapid refueling at Keflavik AB, was conducted with the cooperation of our NATO ally,

STRATCOM deputy commander presents Omaha Trophy to Whiteman AFB total-force partners

U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Dave Kriete, the U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander, presented the Airmen of the 509th and 131th Bomb Wings with the prestigious Omaha Trophy during a ceremony here Aug. 27.

US Air Force B-2s deploy to Europe

A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have arrived in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training.The

AFPC holds enlisted, officer and civilian career town halls at Whiteman AFB

Senior leaders and experienced personnellists with the Air Force Personnel Center held three career town hall briefings here Aug. 14, 2019.Discussing personnel and manpower matters throughout the total-force, the AFPC experts tailored three briefing hours to the distinct needs for enlisted Airmen,