• Operation Spirit shows the mission to children

    As the sun rises and glistens on the morning dew's reflection, a large pack of young laughing children chatters as they wait in anticipation for an opportunity to "deploy."In support of the "Month of the Military Child," more than 125 children in the K-12 age group participated in the eighth annual

  • Fulfilling a lifelong dream of flight

    For Capt. Nicola Polidor, 393rd Bomb Squadron training flight commander, and Capt. Jennie Swiechowicz, 393rd BS B-2 pilot, their dreams of flying started at a young age."I always wanted to be an astronaut," Polidor said. "It was my childhood dream, and I knew I wanted to fly Air Force planes on the

  • Spirit Gate upgrades keep Whiteman safe

    The construction project to renovate the Spirit Gate entry control point is scheduled to be complete May 17, providing Whiteman with a new, non-lethal net barrier system, additional anti-ram cables and two new inspection lanes.Currently, the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron and contractors are working

  • Training tomorrow's Defenders

    (Editor's Note: This is part two of a three-part series about Security Forces Airmen)Trained and skilled Airmen are critical to national defense, according to AFPAM 36-2241, "The Professional Development Guide."Whiteman's Defenders contribute to America's safety 24/7 and are trained by a steadfast

  • A day in the life of A1C McCray

    His hands are glazed from spatters of grease and oil. His uniform reeks of hydraulic fluid after working a 12-hour shift maintaining a B-2 Spirit.Airman 1st Class Steven McCray, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit B-2 crew chief, is one of more than 160 crew chiefs who perform maintenance on the B-2. He

  • Spirit of Florida becomes first B-2 to surpass 7,000 flight hours

    Since the "Spirit of Florida" B-2 first arrived at Whiteman Air Force Base in July 1996, its stealth and massive firepower have been used in missions around the world. During its latest mission April 1, the aircraft and its crew celebrated a monumental milestone as it became the first B-2 Spirit to

  • The logistics of defense

    When it comes to supplying the mission, many people often think Logistics Readiness is the primary go-to for all Whiteman units. Not so for the 509th Security Forces Squadron. Security Forces' mission is to defend stealth firepower, U.S. resources and the Whiteman community, "anytime ... anywhere."

  • B-2 bombers conduct extended deterrence mission to the Republic of Korea

    Demonstrating the commitment of the United States and its capability to defend the Republic of Korea and to provide extended deterrence to our allies in the Asia-Pacific region, U.S. Strategic Command sent two B-2 Spirit bombers for a long-duration, round-trip training mission from Whiteman Air

  • On the radar with Whiteman weatherman

    Weather can be an unpredictable and uncontrollable force of nature. This makes it all the more difficult for the 509th Operation Support Squadron weather flight to do its job.This flight is responsible for predicting what happens before it happens. Because the weather can change at any given time,

  • Hydro brake-down

    With a weight of 160,000 pounds, the B-2 Spirit can be a hard object to slow down. The 509th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic shop's mission is working on the brake system that brings the B-2 to a halt."We are in charge of maintaining all hydraulic systems on the jet," said Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Elms,