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  • Cold War-era law finds new use at America’s B-2 bomber base

    Qilin Wu, a Chinese national who returned to Whiteman Air Force Base after being warned not to photograph the installation, was sentenced to six months in federal custody following a case built on a 76-year-old executive order signed by President Harry Truman.

  • B-2 ‘Spirit of Ohio’ Returns to Fleet

    A B-2 Spirit, tail number 82-1070, also known as the Spirit of Ohio, returned to operations after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) in Palmdale, California on June 23, 2026.

  • U.S. Airmen and Sailors Conduct B-2 LRASM Live-Fire Sinking Exercise

    The Pacific Air Forces successfully conducted a live-fire Sinking Exercise using the B-2 Spirit north of the Mariana Islands. The B-2 deployed the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, demonstrating enhanced ability to achieve strategic objectives within range of potential threats. 

  • How the Air Force Overcame the Odds to Revive a Damaged B-2

    Four years ago, a B-2 Spirit, tail number 89-0129, also known as the Spirit of Georgia, experienced an incident resulting in significant damage to the bomber & raising serious questions about its future. What followed was a remarkable display of teamwork, ingenuity, & determination culminating in

  • U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

    The USAF partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on Sept. 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s & personnel, the USAF's 53rd Wing integrated a US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into a long-range strike scenario

  • 509th Maintenance Group soars to Daedalian Trophy victory

    The 509th Maintenance Group at Whiteman AFB is celebrating a triumphant return to the winner's circle, securing the coveted Maj. Gen. Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Trophy for AFGSC, underscoring their relentless pursuit of excellence in maintaining the world's only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber