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March 17, 2021
B-2s land at Lajes Field to join BTF mission

Airmen from the 509th BW will conduct a hot-pit refuel of the B-2s and a crew swap with engines running before the aircraft return to the sky to continue the mission.
Feb. 19, 2021
Whiteman AFB recognized during UCM Military Appreciation basketball game

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Hodges, 509th Bomb Wing command chief, left, Col. Kyle Wilson, 509th BW vice commander, center, and Lindsay Chapman, University of Central Missouri general counsel, pose for a photo during a recognition ceremony of the UCM Military Appreciation basketball game,
Feb. 16, 2021
Team Whiteman concludes Red Flag 21-1, personnel gains over 450 hours of experience

Operating as the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Team Whiteman concluded Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 12.As the lead wing for the three-week large-force exercise, Whiteman utilized the Nevada Test and Training Range’s 12,000 square miles of airspace to ensure around 2,400
Feb. 9, 2021
The Great Artiste: Preserving our legacy

As members of Team Whiteman come through the Spirit Gate each day they are greeted by a piece of 509th Bomb Wing history.The Great Artiste, a Silverplate B-29 Superfortress once assigned to the 509th Composite Group, stands watch over the gate.During World War II, The Great Artiste was hand selected
Dec. 18, 2020
Whiteman AFB participates in Exercise Tiger Association’s 22nd Annual Adopt A Warrior program

The Exercise Tiger Association awarded Team Whiteman a unit and individual award during the 22nd Annual Adopt A Warrior program at the University of Missouri, Columbia, Dec. 12, 2020.The national foundation began in 1998 and focuses on honoring military members for their outstanding achievements and
Dec. 18, 2020
Health care Heroes: Whiteman AFB celebrates AFGSC Medical Professionals Appreciation Day

For the past ten months, the 509th Medical Group has been working hard to meet the challenges brought on by a global pandemic. In recognition of the hard work and dedication of all medical professionals, U.S. Air Force Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, proclaimed Dec. 18,
Nov. 16, 2020
CMSAF Bass visits Whiteman AFB

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, speaks with Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 10, 2020. The 509th SFS provides security for all personnel, protection-level resources and other base assets assigned to the 509th Bomb
Oct. 21, 2020
Team Whiteman ranks #1 for quality of education programs among Air Force bases

Whiteman Air Force Base ranked number one in quality of education out of 154 Air Force bases surveyed in the 2019 Support of Military Families assessment released by the Air Force.“Educational options and opportunities in some areas are key decision factors for some of our service members on whether
Oct. 19, 2020
509th LRS, Big Brothers Big Sisters partner to keep kids in school during COVID-19

At the beginning of the school year, the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron partnered with a local charity to provide low-income families with laptops, books, and printers to help continue their virtual learning. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kurtis Chase, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck
Aug. 31, 2020
Team Whiteman Airman receives Kansas City Chiefs military appreciation football

A Team Whiteman Airman received a Kansas City Chief’s Salute to Service football Aug. 27, 2020.Normally, the KC Chiefs honor military members by welcoming more than 150 personnel to participate in a training camp session, however, due to COVID-19 restricting and the current operating environment