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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.
Aug. 3, 2023
Female aviators are breaking more than just sound barriers: Whiteman AFB hosts Ninety-Nines

Whether flying fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, gliders, fighter jets or hot air balloons, female aviators sharing passion of flight, were welcomed to Whiteman Air Force base for a tour and networking opportunity unlike any other.
Aug. 1, 2023
Exceptional Care for Exceptional Families

Supporting military families is as important as supporting the service members themselves, and some families need more specialized support.
July 31, 2023
Every plane needs two wings to fly!

Ensuring bullets and bombs are properly stored and transported is important to the U.S. Air Force’s mission.The Whiteman Air Force Base 509th Bomb Wing Weapons Safety Office makes sure the job gets done.“We deal with anything explosive, ranging from 9 mm rounds to your 5,000 lb bombs,” said U.S. Air