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Nov. 3, 2023
Directors from National Laboratories immerse in Global Strike mission

Minot AFB and Whiteman AFB hosted senior officials representing national laboratories and academic institutions, providing them the opportunity to immerse with the mission and weapons systems of the nuclear enterprise, Oct. 17-19, 2023.
Oct. 31, 2023
AFREP: Engineering Innovation

Replacing equipment can cost the U.S. Air Force a pretty penny each year, which is why Airmen are encouraged to repair it whenever possible.The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) at Whiteman Air Force Base saves the Air Force over $1.2 million annually.The 509th Bomb Wing’s AFREP section
Sept. 14, 2023
Air-Vice Marshal visit

The Air-Vice Marshals visit was intended to help give him a better understanding of the B-2 Spirit stealth bombers capabilities and strengthen U.K.-U.S. relationships.
Sept. 14, 2023
Mission Success: Bomber Task Force 23-4 wraps up

Last month, more than 150 Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 3 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland to synchronize efforts with Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, and integrate with NATO Allies across Europe
Sept. 7, 2023
USAF Bands together: Strikers and Pathfinders combine efforts to deliver airpower

In the realm of modern military operations, where agility and adaptability are paramount to the success of operations, Agile Combat Employment is the way forward. As Bomber Task Force 23-4 continues, members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and the 501st Combat Support Wing are collaborating
Sept. 5, 2023
Stronger Together: NATO alliance brings B-2 Spirits to Norway

Last week, two B-2 Spirit Bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., made history by refueling for the first time in Ørland flystasjon, Norway, Aug. 29.
Aug. 31, 2023
Backbone of Deterrence: maintaining the world’s only nuclear-capable stealth bomber

The world’s only nuclear-capable stealth bomber requires a dedicated team of U.S. Airmen to ensure it’s ready at a moment's notice for any global strike mission. Whiteman Air Force Base maintainers work around the clock to keep the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber operational, ensuring it can complete
Aug. 31, 2023
Assurance, Wherever We Go: Mobile Operations Center lands in Iceland

The ability to deliver global strike from any location across the globe is the fulcrum of strategic deterrence against U.S. adversaries.Since 2020, members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron have worked to revolutionize the concept of agile combat employment by employing U.S. Air Force Global
Aug. 30, 2023
B-2 Spirit Conducts Historic Hot Pit Refueling in Norway

A B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducted a historic hot pit refueling at Orland Air Base, Norway on Aug. 29, 2023. The occasion marked the first time that the B-2 has landed in Norway, signaling the shared commitment between the U.S. and Norway to deter threats and strengthen
Aug. 25, 2023
‘The Mighty Eighth’ and J-GSOC welcomes new commander

The Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center welcomed Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost as the 57th commander of the historic unit during a ceremony on Barksdale AFB, La., August 25th, 2023.