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Nov. 3, 2023
Directors from National Laboratories immerse in Global Strike mission

Minot AFB and Whiteman AFB hosted senior officials representing national laboratories and academic institutions, providing them the opportunity to immerse with the mission and weapons systems of the nuclear enterprise, Oct. 17-19, 2023.
Oct. 31, 2023
AFREP: Engineering Innovation

The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) at Whiteman AFB saves the Air Force more than $1.2 million annually by repairing broken equipment, ranging from basic office equipment to B-2 Spirit stealth bomber parts.
Sept. 14, 2023
Mission Success: Bomber Task Force 23-4 wraps up

Last month, more than 150 Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 3 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland to synchronize efforts with Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, and integrate with NATO Allies across Europe
Sept. 7, 2023
USAF Bands together: Strikers and Pathfinders combine efforts to deliver airpower

In the realm of modern military operations, where agility and adaptability are paramount to the success of operations, Agile Combat Employment is the way forward. As Bomber Task Force 23-4 continues, members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and the 501st Combat Support Wing are collaborating
Sept. 5, 2023
Stronger Together: NATO alliance brings B-2 Spirits to Norway

Last week, two B-2 Spirit Bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., made history by refueling for the first time in Ørland flystasjon, Norway, Aug. 29.
Aug. 31, 2023
Backbone of Deterrence: Maintaining the world’s only nuclear-capable stealth bomber

The world’s only nuclear-capable stealth bomber requires a dedicated team of U.S. Airmen to ensure it’s ready at a moment's notice for any global strike mission. Whiteman Air Force Base maintainers work around the clock to keep the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber operational, ensuring it can complete
Aug. 25, 2023
‘The Mighty Eighth’ and J-GSOC welcomes new commander

The Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center welcomed Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost as the 57th commander of the historic unit during a ceremony on Barksdale AFB, La., August 25th, 2023.
Aug. 21, 2023
Peace is our Profession: B-2 operational flexibility drives deterrence world wide

Whiteman Air Force Base’s operations’ Airmen play a crucial role in the U.S. Air Force’s concept of Agile Combat Employment in Iceland.ACE is a war fighting concept that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and the effective utilization of multi-capable Airmen to enhance operations.
Aug. 21, 2023
Pathfinder operations enable Bomber Task Force 23-4

U.S. Air Force Airmen deployed to Iceland on Aug. 13 to support Bomber Task Force 23-4, which is currently underway at Keflavik Air Base. Among the Airmen are several members of the 501st Combat Support Wing who are providing base operations support to enable missions for the aircrews and ground
Aug. 18, 2023
509th BW and 133rd ARS Join International Partners for RF-A 23-3

Throughout the first week of RED FLAG-Alaska 23-3, 20 units based out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base have trained alongside each other. During this particular iteration of the exercise, a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, also took

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