• Whiteman Airmen help build, hope to Joplin

    Twenty-five Airmen from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base volunteered with the Joplin and Tulsa Habitat for Humanity project Nov. 1. With more than a combined total of 230 hours, the Airmen planned, traveled and spent the day to help build 10 homes, for 10 families in a

  • 10 year anniversary of strikes against Afghanistan

    The 509th Bomb Wing and its B-2 Spirits led the way Oct. 7, 2001, striking the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and signaling the start of Operation Enduring Freedom. Oct. 7, 2011 marked the 10th anniversary of the U.S. opening this new front on the war against terrorism.More than a decade later, many

  • Team work, past and present

    Long hours and demands on our positions can cause us to lose sight of the important role we play in our nation's national security objectives. We know the mission and responsibilities of our units. But, do you truly realize the dramatic effects that your day-to-day duties provide for the national

  • Eighth Air Force Command Chief visits WAFB

    The top enlisted Airman from the 8th Air Force visited here Oct. 3 to 5 to observe how Whiteman Airmen perform their mission first hand. While here, Chief Master Sgt. Terry West, 8th AF command chief, visited with wing leadership, First Term Airman Center and Airman Leadership School students. The

  • Leadership, risk, the birth of aviation

    I recently devoured a fascinating book titled, "Profiles in Audacity: Great Decisions and How They Were Made," by Alan Axelrod. It contains inspiring accounts of how great leaders made a momentous impact in history. Some people often take for granted the personal and professional risk taken by many

  • Senior leaders: B-2 has a bright future ahead

    Senior leaders from across the Air Force visited Whiteman AFB last week to discuss the future of the B-2 Spirit bomber.The General Officer Steering Group for B-2 Sustainment met here Sept. 8 to discuss challenges and solutions for keeping the B-2 fleet healthy and operational for years to come.Ms.

  • Whiteman Airmen fuel deterrence

    With the high priority of maintaining the nation's nuclear deterrent, the B-2 Spirit get a lot of glory. But without fuel for the aircraft to fly, deterrence would be nonexistent. The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fixed-facilities shop, with help of the 131st Bomb Wing, ensures the B-2 Spirit

  • Taking aim with CATM Airmen

    The 509th Security Forces Squadron is the largest security force in the Air Force and has the unique job of guarding the B-2 Spirit and the nation's nuclear enterprise.The 509th SFS maintains current defense skills to protect base assets and follow the Air Force Global Strike Command vision of being

  • Global Strike Challenge: Whiteman showcases bomber skills

    Integrated teams from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings participated in the bomb build and load portion of Air Force Global Strike Command Global Strike Challenge here Aug. 4 and 5. The challenge brings operations, maintenance and security forces teams from bomber and missile wings together in