News

Aug. 1, 2019
Global Strike Commander speaks about competition, lethality and winning conflict

Gen. Timothy Ray, Commander of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, spoke to more than 600 people in academia, government, military, and industry of 11 nations, July 31, at U.S. Strategic Command’s annual deterrence symposium. He explained the command’s focus on “competing, deterring and winning”
July 27, 2019
Whiteman says farewell to Warrior newspaper, pivots to digital media, mobile app engagement

Effective July 27, 2019, the legacy base newspaper "Warrior" will no longer be available in print.
July 26, 2019
Whiteman AFB hosts Batman-themed Pilot for a Day tour

Emil “Batman” Conley and his family toured Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, on July 19, 2019, as part of the Pilot for a Day program.
July 25, 2019
AF personnel converge at Whiteman AFB to keep B-2 Spirit cool

Members of the 509th Maintenance Squadron tested five Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units to evaluate potential new cooling options for the B-2 Spirit.
July 23, 2019
COMMENTARY: Downfalls of ‘Detox’

It seems everyone is talking about “detoxification” (detox) diets and regimens. These products are also called “cleanses” or “flushes”. This terminology refers to a means of removing toxins from your body or losing weight. These diets can be dangerous, especially since your body already comes
July 19, 2019
Get connected: AF Connect app enables one-stop shop, mobile CAC access for Whiteman Airmen & Families

The Air Force has launched a new mobile app connecting Airmen with the information that matters most to their lives and careers.
July 18, 2019
Alpha Warrior competition bolsters camaraderie at Whiteman AFB

Athletes from four Air Force bases across the Midwest competed in the Regional Alpha Warrior competition on June 27, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
July 18, 2019
131st BW pilot reaches 1500 flying hour mark in B-2 Stealth Bomber

Lt. Col. Timothy B. Rezac, commander of the 110th Bomb Squadron, became the 14th ever B-2 Spirit pilot to reach 1500 flight hours in the stealth bomber on July 2, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
July 17, 2019
Medical Evaluation Board: What you need to know

A Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) is a reality that any Airman can face at any point during his or her career. An MEB is just one component of an overall system known as the Air Force Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES).
July 17, 2019
509th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight Airmen boost readiness to 18-year high

The 509th Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight has achieved the highest engine readiness rate across the active-duty Air Force. 40 jet engine mechanics operate out of a repair center on base, ensuring the readiness of Whiteman Air Force Base’s 44 billion dollar fleet of B-2 Spirits.