Whiteman Air Force Base
Recent News About Whiteman Air Force Base
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Airman Karnes enhances security at Whiteman AFB with advanced sniper skills
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samantha Karnes, a member of the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, is among the Air Force's highly trained sharpshooters.
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Whiteman AFB prepares for upcoming surety inspection of bomb wings
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, a key component of U.S. airpower, will be tested in a surety inspection at Whiteman Air Force Base this spring.
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Airmen sharpen skills at Red Flag exercise alongside international allies
Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings recently participated in Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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Exercise Bamboo Eagle enhances readiness for coalition warfighters
Warfighters from the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, along with coalition partners from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force, recently concluded Exercise Bamboo Eagle.
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U.S strategic bombers achieve significant milestones in global operations throughout 2024
Since 2018, U.S. strategic bomber task force missions have aimed to familiarize aircrew with theaters and integrate aircraft with Allies and partners globally.
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Air Force calls for new generation of STEM innovators at Cal Poly event
The United States Air Force is seeking to inspire a new generation of innovators and thinkers to secure the nation's future amidst complex geopolitical and technological challenges.
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Whiteman AFB nominated by AFGSC for prestigious DoD installation excellence award
Air Force Global Strike Command has chosen Whiteman Air Force Base as its candidate for the 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence.
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Air Force announces winners of 2024 facility design awards
The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) has announced the winners of the 2024 Department of the Air Force Design Awards.
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Junior enlisted airman authorized $5 million contract signing at Whiteman AFB
Senior Airman Francisco Martinez of the 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base has achieved a notable milestone.
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Military exchange program strengthens UK-US partnership
British Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant Alain Branson, a foreign exchange pilot with the 393rd Bomb Squadron, has spent the past two years in the United States flying the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
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B-2 bombers execute precision strikes on Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen
On October 16, B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri executed precision strikes against underground weapons storage sites controlled by the Houthi militia in Yemen.
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509th Security Forces Squadron wins top Air Force award
The 509th Security Forces Squadron has been recognized as the Best Large Security Forces Squadron in the Air Force.
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Whiteman Air Force Base introduces innovative composter at Ozark Inn
The Ozark Inn Dining Facility has implemented a new composter, marking a significant step towards sustainability by converting food waste into nutrient-rich compost.
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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.