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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
Aug. 28, 2020
The 8th Air Force command team visits Whiteman Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, 8th AF command chief, visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 24-25, 2020. During the tour, Weatherington and Smith visited Airmen, received
Aug. 27, 2020
Better Together: Team Whiteman Airman initiates change by connecting community

Current events, like the death of George Floyd, have made organizations across the U.S. Air Force take a deep dive into talking about views on racial disparity.One Whiteman Airman, Staff Sgt. Jarrod Peterson, a 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron software engineer who normally finds himself
Aug. 26, 2020
Two Whiteman AFB members win Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez award

Two Team Whiteman members, with the 509th Maintenance Group, were recognized as best in their field, after competing with nominees from across Air Force Global Strike Command, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 14, 2020. Tech. Sgt. Justin Hall, 509th MXG loading standardization crew member,