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Aug. 10, 2018
Extinguishing safely: Base facilities to receive firefighting chemical upgrade

Facilities at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, are slated to receive upgrades to the aqueous firefighting system.The foam has been in use by the U.S. Air Force since 1970 and is the most efficient method for extinguishing petroleum fires. It is widely used in the firefighting industry and
Aug. 10, 2018
Whiteman honors Missouri ANG unit, ‘Lindbergh’s Own’

Members of the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing and the U.S. Air Force’s 509th Bomb Wing gathered Aug. 4, 2018, to celebrate the unveiling of a new paint scheme on a gear door for the Spirit of Nebraska, a B-2 bomber assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.For the 131st BW, the
Aug. 8, 2018
Two Whiteman Airmen join AF cycling team for world’s largest bike event

The RAGBRAI is the world's largest and largest weeklong bicycle ride, and two Whiteman AFB Airmen joined the Air Force cycling team to ride more than 500 miles across Iowa.
Aug. 3, 2018
The road ahead: Wing leaders call for caution, responsibility during roadside safety reset

Citing a recent increase in summer roadside incidents, Brig. Gen. John J. Nichols, 509th Bomb Wing commander, asked Airmen and civilian members of Team Whiteman to focus on safety on-and-off the road during a safety all-call July 27.
Aug. 3, 2018
Typing in traffic: Texting behind the wheel is unlawful for both civilian, military drivers

The average person touches their mobile device 2,617 times per day, averaging screen time between 25 minutes and two hours. None of that time should be while driving a vehicle on Whiteman Air Force Base. Few drivers realize their vehicle acts as a 2,000-pound extension of themselves capable of
July 27, 2018
B-2 wows crowds at world’s largest military airshow

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, was featured at the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, July 13-14, 2018.
July 27, 2018
AFGSC command chief visits WAFB

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Mazzone, command chief of Air Force Global Strike Command, visits with Airmen during his B-2 Spirit tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 19, 2018. Mazzone was the key note speaker for the 2018 Senior NCO Induction Ceremony, where he talked about
July 20, 2018
Whiteman active-duty, Guard crew chiefs earn ride of a lifetime

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Spenser Thrasher, a dedicated crew chief from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Missouri Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Travis Woolery, a dedicated crew chief from the 131st AMXS saw their hard work and dedication pay off while sitting in the cockpit of an
July 19, 2018
Quick-thinking Whiteman pilots use Air Force training to save man’s life after boating accident

Five pilots stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prevented a potentially fatal situation at nearby Lake of the Ozarks on July 14, 2018.U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brandon Cameron, Capt. Kyle Cassady, Capt. Eric Lipp, Capt. Joseph Madden and Capt. Morgan Viar rented a boat for the afternoon to
July 18, 2018
Alpha Warrior Battle Rig ready

.S. Air Force Physical Training Leaders participate in an Alpha Warrior Battle Rig training course July 10-11, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The PTLs from Scott AFB in Illinois and McConnell AFB in Kansas joined PTLs from Whiteman AFB in a two-day course to become certified on the