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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.
Aug. 21, 2023
Peace is our Profession: B-2 operational flexibility drives deterrence world wide

Whiteman Air Force Base’s operations’ Airmen play a crucial role in the U.S. Air Force’s concept of Agile Combat Employment in Iceland.ACE is a war fighting concept that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and the effective utilization of multi-capable Airmen to enhance operations.
Aug. 21, 2023
Pathfinder operations enable Bomber Task Force 23-4

U.S. Air Force Airmen deployed to Iceland on Aug. 13 to support Bomber Task Force 23-4, which is currently underway at Keflavik Air Base. Among the Airmen are several members of the 501st Combat Support Wing who are providing base operations support to enable missions for the aircrews and ground
Aug. 18, 2023
509th BW and 133rd ARS Join International Partners for RF-A 23-3

Throughout the first week of RED FLAG-Alaska 23-3, 20 units based out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base have trained alongside each other. During this particular iteration of the exercise, a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, also took
Aug. 17, 2023
Striker Airmen Ready and Postured: 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, a flexible force

Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, along with more than 150 Airmen, civilians and contractors, arrived at Keflavik, Iceland, to participate in a series of Bomber Task Force missions to integrate operations with our Icelandic Allies
Aug. 15, 2023
Always Ready: Logisticians ensure delivery of the world's only stealth bomber

Whiteman Air Force Base’s Logistics Readiness personnel worked together to deploy the world's only stealth bomber and its support personnel for a bomber task force mission to KEFLAVIK, Iceland. The global employment of U.S. Strategic Command bombers, in both a nuclear and conventional capacity,
Aug. 14, 2023
U.S. B-2 Spirit Bombers deploy to Keflavik Air Base for Bomber Task Force 23-4

Over 150 Airmen and 3 B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base arrived Keflavik Air Base, Iceland August 13, 2023. Their purpose is to engage in Bomber Task Force missions, a vital component of U.S. European Command’s (USEUCOM) collaborative training efforts with Allies, partners, and U.S.