Whiteman Air Force Base
Recent News About Whiteman Air Force Base
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Air Force provides updates on progress of B-21 Raider program
Department of the Air Force leaders and industry partners provided updates on the B-21 Raider, the Air Force’s newest bomber, during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference on September 18.
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US concludes successful Bomber Task Force mission in Indo-Pacific
More than 180 Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base arrived last month at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, to conduct joint and multilateral Bomber Task Force missions across the Indo-Pacific region.
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USAF selects Whiteman Air Force Base for new B-21 Raider deployment
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall III has approved Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to be the second base to receive the B-21 Raider, the Air Force's newest stealth bomber.
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Air Force announces second and third bases for new B-21 Raider bomber
The Secretary of the Air Force has approved Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas as the second and third basing locations for the B-21 Raider, the Air Force’s newest bomber. Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota was previously selected as the first base to receive the B-21.
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Father-son duo deploy together in support of Bomber Task Force
A father and son duo are currently deployed together in support of Bomber Task Force operations with the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia.
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Tech Sgt Chase Frazee completes final re-enlistment during Australia deployment
For most Airmen, the opportunity to travel to Australia for a Bomber Task Force deployment is a rare experience. For Tech. Sgt. Chase Frazee, this deployment holds additional significance as he completed the final re-enlistment of his U.S. Air Force career.
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Airmen from Whiteman AFB selected for commissioning
Five Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base have been selected for commissioning in the United States Air Force. The individuals chosen are Master Sgt. Latisha Langley, Tech. Sgt. Katie South, Tech. Sgt. James Giles, Staff Sgt. Mathew Leyland, and Tech. Sgt. Scott Ebert.
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Airmen complete hot pits on B-2 Spirit during Bomber Task Force mission
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) completed a hot pit event with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission on August 21, 2024.
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Air Force launches new integrative risk management initiative
The Air Force Safety Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, announced that Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign has officially commenced and will include a Stand-up Day.
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Interns gain hands-on STEM experience with 509th Maintenance Group
High school students, graduates, college students, and Air Force ROTC members expanded their STEM studies through summer internships with the 509th Maintenance Group's research and engineering shop at Whiteman Air Force Base.
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U.S. B-2 bombers deployed to Australia for Pacific mission
A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, Airmen, and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, commenced at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, on August 16, 2024.
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Agile combat employment training conducted by 509th Bomb Wing
More than 100 Airmen and Department of Defense civilians from the 509th Bomb Wing boarded a C-17 Globemaster III and departed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, for a Field Training Exercise at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. The exercise aimed to train Airmen on Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts, with support from the Arkansas National Guard.
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Whiteman Air Force Base hosts inaugural STEM Fest
Whiteman Air Force Base hosted the inaugural 2024 Wings Over Whiteman STEM Fest on July 12, 2024, as a prelude to the 2024 WOW Air Show. The event aimed to promote creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among students from elementary to high school levels.
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Whiteman AFB names youth center students as junior youth leaders
Team Whiteman’s Emmanuel Tillman and Alexis Posey, students at the Youth Center, were recently named Junior Youth of the Year and Military Youth of the Year respectively.
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Wings Over Whiteman returns with aerial demonstrations on July 13-14
The 2024 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show is scheduled for July 13 and 14, featuring the Air Combat Command’s A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, a KC-135 Stratotanker Demonstration Team, and a B-2 Spirit flyover.
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Whiteman AFB introduces monthly mental health classes for service members with attention issues
The 509th Medical Group Mental Health Flight at Whiteman Air Force Base is now offering monthly classes for service members dealing with attention issues or who suspect they may have ADHD. The classes aim to provide military members with information about ADHD before they schedule an evaluation and address concerns unique to the military context.
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Airmen celebrate AANHPI heritage month at Whiteman AFB
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the legacy and contributions of these communities in the United States. This celebration unites Airmen from around the world at Whiteman Air Force Base. Among them are U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brendan Siuloa from American Samoa and Senior Airman Ernest Ray Ranan, who was born and raised in Italy to a Filipino mother and an American father.
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509th Bomb Wing transitions from AMXS to BGS in strategic realignment
The 509th Bomb Wing recently conducted a combined 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deactivation and 393d Bomber Generation Squadron activation ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., on May 17, 2024.
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Military working dog Azir retires after dedicated service to U.S. Air Force
After two years of dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force, encompassing approximately 1,650 mission hours, Military Working Dog (MWD) Azir officially retired on April 26, 2024, at Whiteman Air Force Base.
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509th CES Streamlines Dig Permitting Process, Saving Time and Money
The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron has made significant advancements in their process for locating buried utility lines prior to excavations, resulting in time and cost savings. Master Sgt. Arthur Barnachea, the 509th Civil Engineer facilities superintendent, highlighted the importance of this improvement, stating, "Although the end result is the same, the difference is in the process itself."By using $20,000 in innovation funding acquired over five years, the 509th CES acquired two radio detection locators, enabling their Airmen to identify underground electrical, water,...