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Sept. 9, 2025
U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on September 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s and personnel, the U.S. Air Force’s 53rd Wing integrated a U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into
Nov. 9, 2023
DAF expanding childcare subletting app to all child development centers

An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers.
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
Nov. 1, 2021
'No ideas too small': Whiteman uses innovation to accelerate change within the Air Force

In the second annual Spark Tank competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, one winner was selected from the wing level to advance on to the command level of the innovation competition. After identifying the shortage of the Air Force’s assets that are no longer in production, Ryan Fouts, 509th Civil
July 28, 2021
‘Accelerate change or lose’: Updating Muns nerve center

Hollywood introduces U.S. command and control centers as the forefront of technological ability; often shown with seamless monitors that flow throughout the rooms, perfect installation and top tier technology.Inside the command and control center, it embodies 21st century technology, or at least it
May 26, 2021
509th BW Innovation Office supports Airmen, makes ideas into reality

U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Fogarty, 509th Bomb Wing innovation director, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Olexa, 509th BW innovation assistant, highlight Stealthwerx Whiteman Air Force Base’s Innovation Office, and the services it provides. This video was created to highlight the support
May 14, 2021
Whiteman Airman innovates, develops smart maintenance floor mat to prevent FOD

Foreign object debris can come from a variety of sources and presents a major hazard to aircraft around the world, costing the aviation industry an estimated $4 billion in repairs each year.One Team Whiteman member took it upon himself to try to prevent these maintenance costs after learning about
March 15, 2021
Airmen, industry come together for STRIKEWERX First Friday event

Air Force Global Strike Command’s innovation hub, STRIKEWERX, hosted its fourth First Friday event at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, Louisiana, March 5.STRIKEWERX hosts a First Friday event once a month dedicated to connecting Airmen with Industry, Academia and other experts to share
July 29, 2020
Stealthwerx innovates training with virtual reality technology at WAFB

Stealthwerx, the innovation office at WAFB, is working with the 13th Bomb Squadron to update Virtual Reality technology to keep pilot training costs down, and flight time up. “Stealthwerx is teaming up with other innovation cells within Air Force Global Strike Command and the greater Air Force to
July 21, 2020
Innovation key to AFGSC’s first virtual ALS class success

Innovation was key to Air Force Global Strike Command’s first all-virtual Airman Leadership School class, ensuring professional development didn’t stall while Team Whiteman dealt with the challenges associated with COVID-19. Forty-six Airmen graduated June 26, 2020 after a six-week course where they