• Air Force Global Strike Command officials assume B-2 mission

    The 509th Bomb Wing transitioned from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command Feb. 1, 2010. The transfer places all Air Force long-range, nuclear-capable bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles under one command.According to General Klotz, this change will provide for "more

  • Finishing touches

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE-Mo., -- Putting the finishing touches on the newly painted Air Force Global Strike Command patch, Senior Airman Brian Neeley, 509th Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance and low-observable technician, takes a moment to examine the result of more than 30 man-hours worth

  • From the frontlines: Tech. Sgt. Michael Lukesh

    Part of a 43-person team assigned to the 440th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, Kabul Afghanistan, Tech. Sgt. Michael Lukesh, deployed from the 509th Maintenance Squadron here, performs more than just his primary duties during his deployment.A B-2 maintainer by trade, Sergeant Lukesh performs as a

  • Letter to the Men and Women of 8th AF

    To the Men and Women of 8th Air ForceOn February 1st, the Nation's long-range, nuclear-capable bomber force will transfer to Air Force Global Strike Command. This is an historic milestone in the comprehensive roadmap laid out by the Secretary of the Air Force and our Chief of Staff to strengthen

  • 131st Bomb Wing to welcome new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Rich Pingleton, of Ballwin, will take his position as command chief for the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base on Jan. 24, 2010, during the wing's unit training assembly.Chief Pingleton has been with the Missouri Air National Guard for 21 years

  • Warrensburg Airman named 131st Bomb Wing's Pilot of the Year

    Maj. Ryan L. Bailey, of Warrensburg, was recently named Pilot of the Year for the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base."I think they just picked the tallest," Major Bailey said. "Our pilots have accomplished a lot this year, for example, Maj. John Avery was the first B-2 Air National Guard

  • Warrensburg Airman named 131st Bomb Wing's Airman of the Year

    Senior Airman Brandon K. Long, of Warrensburg, was recently named Airman of the Year for the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base."It's a great honor especially in the year where we had a lot going on and a lot of people stepping up to help get the 131st out to Whiteman," Airman Long

  • TFI: A success story

    It has been two and a half years since I arrived at Whiteman as the first Guardsman to integrate into the B-2 mission. I remember my first day at Whiteman. After arriving onto base, I stopped at the shopette. While in line to check out an airman first class in front of me noticed my patches and

  • Air Force, A great way of life

    Wow, what an opportunity! Stationed at Whiteman for 17 years (yes, that's accurate) and I was finally asked to write an article for the Warrior. I truly do view this as an opportunity, one to share my story of this wonderful experience we call the Air Force and to offer some advice on opportunities,

  • 131st Bomb Wing "Outstanding Airmen-of-the-Year" winners announced

    Members and units of the 131st Bomb Wing were recognized, and the winners of the 131st Outstanding Enlisted, Officer and Pilot of the Year categories were announced in ceremonies held at Whiteman Air Force Base Dec. 5, 2009 and at Lambert Field Dec. 6, 2009.Col. Robert Leeker, 131st BW commander,