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Jan. 28, 2021
Team Whiteman integrates with fifth-generation aircraft during RF 21-1, showcases forces’ power

Each year, many Wings and multitudes of aircraft flock to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, for Red Flag, allowing various airframes to integrate with each other and further evolve their capabilities for future sorties.“Exercises like Red Flag are critical because it ensures our youngest crew members
Jan. 25, 2021
Team Whiteman takes to Nellis AFB skies, kicks off RF-N 21-1 as lead wing

Team Whiteman launched four B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers and sent a large contingent of personnel to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to lead Red Flag 21-1, starting Jan. 25.Although participating in the large force exercise is not unfamiliar to Whiteman, it is the first time in years the 509th Bomb
Sept. 28, 2020
Resilience Skills Toolkit released in wake of community need

Resilience - it’s a fundamental component to Comprehensive Airman Fitness. According to a 2018 directive, it’s been noted that resilience training was not retained by those who attended.
April 10, 2020
Preparing the future: 11th BS continues to train

With the responsibility of training the next generation of warfighters, the 11th Bomb Squadron is entrusted with preparing new B-52H Stratofortress aircrew to face any and every adversary.So, it’s fitting that the 11th BS is continuing it’s training in the face of the current global pandemic,
June 10, 2019
Best with what they’ve got: A new life for old parts

Just like every other aircraft, parts on a B-52H Stratofortress age, get damaged and become unserviceable.One detachment on base has developed a way to take those unusable parts and create hands-on training opportunities for maintainers.
March 19, 2019
U.S. Air Force bombers fly coordinated missions from Indo-Pacific, Europe

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers launched from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam and Royal Air Force Fairford, England, March 18 to conduct simultaneous theater familiarization training in the Indo-Pacific and Europe.
March 6, 2019
Modernization in the missile field, M18 to phase out M9

Malmstrom security forces defenders are integrating the new M18 modular handgun system as part of the Reconstitute Defenders Initiative, which aims to modernize weapons systems and increase warfighter lethality.The M18 phases out the M9, which has been in use for more than 30 years.
Oct. 18, 2018
USAFSAM readies operational mental health care providers

The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine has set up Air Force’s first operational training program for embedded mental health care providers and technicians, preparing them to join Integrated Operational Support teams.
Oct. 1, 2018
Robotics key to medical Airmen recruitment, retention, readiness

With surgical robots becoming the standard of care across many specialties, the Air Force Medical Service is keeping up with the latest advancements to provide the best patient care and maintain Airman readiness.
Sept. 17, 2018
5th LRS Part 1: Training validation operations

Members of the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted training at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The training validation operation section trains, certifies and maintains the records for 5th LRS Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Dillon J. Audit)

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