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March 9, 2020
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits return to Europe

A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Base, Missouri, arrived at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Mar. 9, 2020 for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. KC-10 Extenders from
March 5, 2020
Political season: What service members need to know

Airmen are encouraged to stay aware of the issues and be knowledgeable in the country’s political activities but are limited in their event participation in uniform, lobbying activities or campaigns on social media.
Feb. 7, 2020
A pilot’s proposal that’s out of this world

It is not every day someone receives a proposal from outer space, but on Aug. 31, 2019, Capt. Stuart Shippee, a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber pilot from the 393rd Bomb Squadron, used his piloting knowledge to take his marriage proposal to the next atmospheric level by using a weather balloon.The idea
Feb. 3, 2020
Warrensburg students CLIMB High at Whiteman AFB, learn military economic value

Twenty Warrensburg High School students from the 2020 Community Leadership and Involvement Means a Better Community High (CLIMB High) program toured at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Jan. 29.CLIMB High is a youth leadership program for students who are attending Warrensburg High School.,
Oct. 7, 2019
Whiteman AFB graduates 10th ever female stealth bomber pilot

Capt. Lauren Kram graduated from Initial Qualification Training, making her the tenth woman to become a B-2 Spirit pilot, Oct. 4.In the B-2’s 30-year history, only 498 pilots have qualified to fly the long-range stealth bomber aircraft. The first female pilot to fly the B-2 was retired Lt. Col.
Jan. 30, 2018
Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Corylee Steadman

The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.
June 30, 2017
Officials urge retirees to transition club membership to virtual portal

For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection.
Feb. 3, 2017
Weapons school officers employ total force training during Libya B-2 strike

Two B-2 Spirit bombers departed Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, for a transatlantic flight to Libya on Jan. 18, 2017, in what would become the B-2’s first combat mission since Operation Odyssey Dawn in 2011.
Jan. 20, 2017
Air Force refuelers enable B-2 strike against Daesh in Libya

KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-10 Extender crews from five bases on three continents provided aerial refueling support during the B-2 bomber mission which struck two Daesh training camps in Libya Jan. 18, 2017.
Aug. 12, 2016
Know, Practice, Train

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christina Peabody, a 509th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS) flight medicine technician, right, hands medication to Capt. Kallyn Harencak, a 509th MDOS flight surgeon, center, to treat a victim’s simulated abdominal injury during an active shooter exercise at Whiteman Air