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Oct. 3, 2019
Whiteman AFB Fire and Emergency Services launches 2019 Fire Prevention Week

The Whiteman AFB Fire and Emergency Services team will partner with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s campaign from October 6-12, 2019.
Sept. 27, 2019
B-2 Spirit crews conclude BTF Europe deployment, celebrate historic firsts

For more than a month, 509th Bomb Wing Airmen, aircraft and equipment from Whiteman Air Force Base operated out of Europe to test their ability to adapt to and operate from a forward location.
Sept. 20, 2019
Whiteman AFB B-2 pilot follows grandfather, father’s footsteps

Honoring heritage is an important part of Air Force service. For many Airmen, understanding the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women before them is what drives them to bring their best to the fight.For one B-2 Spirit pilot from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, this call to service
Sept. 17, 2019
USAF bombers conduct training flights with US F-15 and UK F-35s in vicinity of Norwegian Sea

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft assigned to RAF Lakenheath, England, and U.K. Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to RAF Marham, England, conducted training flights over international waters in the
Sept. 16, 2019
Motorcycle Mentorship: 509th Munitions Squadron Airmen revitalize motorcycle safety program, offer rider safety event

The long Midwest summer in Missouri offers plenty of outdoor recreation – and for some Airmen at Whiteman Air Force Base sunny days also mark the motorcycle season. To keep uniformed riders safe wherever their two wheels take them, motorcycle safety representatives throughout the Wing serve as a
Sept. 13, 2019
Global Strike commander visits Whiteman, commemorates 9/11 with Airmen

Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visited the base Sept. 10-11 to meet with the Airmen who enable America’s B-2 Spirit stealth bomber mission.
Sept. 13, 2019
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
Sept. 12, 2019
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
Sept. 10, 2019
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
Sept. 5, 2019
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.