News - Page 57

Dec. 8, 2018
Low Observable maintenance

The B-2 Spirit is an American heavy penetration strategic bomber designed to break through dense anti-aircraft defenses without being detected. But, before the B-2 Spirit is ready to take stealthy flight, it must pass the discerning eyes and careful hands of the Whiteman Air Force Base maintenance
Dec. 8, 2018
Eighth Air Force Commander visits his airmen at Whiteman

Maj. Gen. James C. Dawkins, Jr., Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 22-23, 2018.
Dec. 8, 2018
Whiteman families build bonds, style hair

The Airman and Family Readiness Program at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, hosted the first Braids to Buns event on November 6, 2018 at the base’s Youth Center.
Dec. 8, 2018
Airman finds passion through baking

In the Ozark Inn dining facility, before the sun rises over Whiteman Air Force Base, the lead baker begins crafting culinary creations.
Dec. 8, 2018
Navajo Airman continues family's military legacy at Whiteman

Airman 1st Class Phillip Rock is part of his family’s legacy of military service – a legacy that, in fact, would not have continued if it weren’t for that military service itself.Stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Rock is a B-2 weapons load crew member in the 509th Aircraft Maintenance
Nov. 28, 2018
Mental health providers, leadership partner for deployment resiliency, readiness

Deployed mental health providers work closely with leadership to help maintain warfighter resiliency and readiness.Service members are away from their usual support systems during deployment, and because the environment and stress puts them in unusual situations, they require innovative and flexible
Nov. 28, 2018
Base Community Council sends 10 Whiteman Airmen home for the holidays

Ten Airmen will be getting a free ticket home for the holidays this year thanks to the Whiteman Base Community Council. The Airmen first heard the news during the inaugural Bomber Ball fundraiser event held at the University of Central Missouri on Nov. 16, 2018.
Nov. 2, 2018
JNOC/SMAC activation brings new facets to J-GSOC increasing warfighting capabilities

Deactivation of the 608th Strategic Operations Squadron and the activation of the Joint Nuclear Operations Center (JNOC) and Standoff Munitions Application Center (SMAC) was officially recognized during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 15.
Oct. 26, 2018
509th Medical Group hosts open house for network providers

The 509th Medical Group (MDG) recently hosted an open house event, inviting Tricare network providers to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
Oct. 23, 2018
PRESS RELEASE: In-flight emergency causes B-2 Spirit to land at Peterson AFB

An Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, made an emergency landing in Colorado Springs, Colo., early Tuesday morning.