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Sept. 18, 2024
DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates

The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.
Nov. 3, 2023
Directors from National Laboratories immerse in Global Strike mission

Minot AFB and Whiteman AFB hosted senior officials representing national laboratories and academic institutions, providing them the opportunity to immerse with the mission and weapons systems of the nuclear enterprise, Oct. 17-19, 2023.
July 21, 2023
Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

All three Air Force bombers arrived to Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska for joint missions July 18-19.
Sept. 6, 2022
From the B-26 Marauder to the B-2 Spirit, the bomber tradition runs in this family

Being the world’s most lethal stealth bomber is only a part of what makes the B-2 Spirit a vital strategic asset. The B-2 would be grounded without the Airmen who support it.Staff Sgt. Alexander Baney, a 509th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is one of
June 21, 2022
No Room for Failure: NASA Astronauts and B-2 Spirit pilots share common goal of excellence

Two members of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration flew a T-38N Talon to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to tour the installation and engage in cross-organizational communication with Airmen of the 509th Bomb Wing.U.S. Army Col. Andrew Morgan, NASA astronaut and Army NASA Detachment
June 6, 2022
72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Young, assumes command of the 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Jaime Hernandez, 753rd Test and Evaluation Group commander, during the 72nd TES change of command ceremony, June 3, 2022, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The 72nd TES is one of
May 31, 2022
A B-2 Spirit performs flyover during The Preakness Stakes

A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber performs a flyover during The Preakness at the Pimlico race course, Baltimore, Maryland, May 21, 2022. B-2 crews perform flyovers as part of regularly scheduled training flights and to support community functions and government events. (U.S Air Force Photo by Senior
March 2, 2022
AFGSC director of logistics and engineering visits Team Whiteman

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell, Air Force Global Strike Command director of logistics and engineering, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Phillip Montano 509th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew member, Feb. 23, 2022, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Montano briefed
Feb. 15, 2022
80 Years of Whiteman: A legacy of combat power and future of innovation

As the Air Force commemorates 75 years of Air Power in 2022, Whiteman Air Force Base celebrates 80 Years of Heritage from the Heartland.The 509th Bomb Wing has had an impact on the Air Force since World War II and is blazing a new trail as the Air Force’s only B-2 Spirit Advanced Technology Bomber
Sept. 9, 2021
B-2 Spirit to kick-off KC Chiefs 2021 season opener with flyover at Arrowhead Stadium

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit will fly over the Kansas City Chiefs’ NFL season opening game against the Cleveland Browns on Sept.12, at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.Continuing a long-standing tradition between Team Whiteman and our community partners, the Kansas City Chiefs organization, the stealth