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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.

By WC Missouri News | Jan 8, 2025

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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.

By WC Missouri News | Dec 23, 2024

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Air Force announces winners of 2024 facility design awards

By WC Missouri News | Dec 23, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Dec 20, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Dec 19, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Nov 22, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Nov 21, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Oct 24, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Sep 18, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Sep 16, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Sep 13, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Sep 13, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Sep 5, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Aug 28, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Aug 22, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Aug 22, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Aug 20, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Aug 20, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Aug 16, 2024

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

By WC Missouri News | Aug 8, 2024

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.