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Recent News About Whiteman Air Force Base
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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,...
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First in Global Strike: Whiteman's new full-time victim advocates
The Whiteman Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team has made a significant advancement by becoming the first in Air Force Global Strike Command to fully staff their program with full-time victim advocates. This move aims to better support survivors of military sexual violence by connecting them to resources that can assist them after experiencing a sexual assault.Scott Isom, 509th BW SAPR sexual assault response coordinator, highlighted the challenges of having part-time volunteers as victim advocates, stating, “It was sort of like an additional duty...
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Global Strike Command Wins CE Readiness Challenge X
The Air Force Global Strike Command emerged victorious in the recent Readiness Challenge X competition, showcasing their engineering skills and determination over a grueling six-day event. Capt. Matt Lawler, the team leader, expressed the team's dedication, saying, "It feels great to win and it’s a testament to how bad we wanted it and how much effort we put into every event."The competition, which took place at Tyndall’s Silver Flag Exercise Site, saw teams from various branches and coalition partners engaging in a series of challenges. The top two teams, including Air...
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Air Force to Begin Accepting Warrant Officer Applications
The Air Force is now accepting applications, from April 25 to May 31, for Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields.Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “We need operational units with all the capabilities they need to deter and compete with our pacing challenges and ready to enter a conflict on short or no notice.” This move aligns with the Air Force's plan to enhance its capabilities in information technology and cyber domains.Air...
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Team Whiteman Launches 12 B-2 Spirits for Spirit Vigilance Exercise
Team Whiteman launched a remarkable display as the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings performed a mass fly-off of 12 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers for the Spirit Vigilance exercise on April 15, 2024 at Whiteman Air Force Base."Exercise Spirit Vigilance is one of a series of routine exercises held by Air Force Global Strike bases across the Air Force that focus on the training and readiness of Airmen," stated an official announcement.The event showcased the impressive capabilities of the B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and highlighted the dedication and skill of the Airmen involved in...
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Dorm gets a revamp to elevate living for Airmen
Airmen at Whiteman Air Force Base are now experiencing an enhanced quality of life following the reopening of the newly renovated Discovery Hall enlisted dormitory on March 14, 2024. The $12 million renovations, which spanned over 2 years, have brought a wave of improvements to the living conditions of the Airmen.According to Tech. Sgt. Travis Makara, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen dormitory leader, the dormitory underwent a comprehensive makeover. "I think we got every penny out of this renovation," stated Makara. He emphasized that the changes made were not only...
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Team Whiteman demonstrates readiness during Exercise Spirit Vigilance
The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings recently showcased their readiness during Exercise Spirit Vigilance, culminating in a mass fly-off of 12 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers at Whiteman Air Force Base. The exercise, part of routine training for Air Force Global Strike bases, aims to evaluate and enhance U.S. deterrence capabilities.Colonel Keith Butler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, commended the dedication of the Airmen and civilians involved in the exercise, stating, “Exercises are both critical to our readiness and a powerful tool to demonstrate to the world that the B-2 is a...
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509th Civil Engineer Squadron Undertakes Major Project at Whiteman Air Force Base
The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron is hard at work bringing more reliable power to the Whiteman Air Force Base water treatment facility. The project involves modifying the facility to connect it to back up and emergency power and installing a new generator.Airman 1st Class Isaiah Groth, an electrical power production technician with the 509th CES, highlighted the importance of the project, stating, “In the case of an emergency where the water treatment plan is to lose power, we have a generator there that is more than capable of bringing the facility back online and is...