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  • Studio Photo of Col. Michael Walters, 5BW Commander.

    5th Bomb Wing change of command

    Col. Michael Walters assumed command of the 5th Bomb Wing from Col. Bradley Cochran during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, on July 16, 2020.
  • A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and four T-38 Talons, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, along with two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 442nd Fighter Wing, fly over medical facilities across Missouri, April 28, 2020. The formation is to honor all medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19. Some of the medical facilities the formation flew over were, CenterPoint Medical Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital North and South, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, St. Luke’s Plaza, Research Medical Center, Western Missouri Medical Center, and Bothwell Regional Health Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

    #WhitemanSalutesKC wows thousands, thanks medical professionals, healthcare workers, first-responders

    Team Whiteman participated in the Air Force Salutes flyover, Apr. 28, by executing a flyover across the Kansas City, Sedalia and Warrensburg area hospitals.The flyover, tagged #WhitemanSalutesKC, showcased military support for all healthcare workers, essential employees and first-responders while instilling hope and a sense of national unity.“My
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Young is a 509th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Young faced many adversities growing up and worked hard to make his life a success, serving in the military and sharing a message of hope with Wingmen who are struggling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

    Hope and perseverance: Airman overcomes obstacles on his way to service

    Editor’s note: This article is a part of the “Whiteman Warrior” series. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story and contribution to the Air Force Global Strike “Striker” community.It hadn’t been an easy journey for one 509th Civil Engineer Squadron service member to get to Airman Leadership School Class 19-G
  • Commander presents military working dog with certificate of retirement.

    Team Kirtland celebrates retirement of four-legged defenders

    Members of Team Kirtland gathered at the Mountain View Club on Kirtland Air Force Base to celebrate the retirement of two Military Working Dogs (MWDs), Mex and Saxo, on Monday, March 2, 2020.Mex, a nine-year old Belgian Malinois, served as an Explosives Patrol MWD and was assigned to six different handlers throughout his career. Mex recently

  • Family Bonds

    “You don’t raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they’ll turn out to be heroes, even if it’s just in our own eyes.”

  • Butterfly

    Experience the story of Kris Barney, the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year and Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, spouse. In 1999, her daughter, Miranda Salley, was murdered by Barney's ex-husband and Miranda's father, Charles Salley. Now, more than 20 years later, Barney uses this tragedy to bring awareness to domestic violence and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)
  • A B-2 Spirit performs a flyover during the Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Fla., May 27, 2017. The airshow featured various aircraft representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, including ground personnel to educate the public and airshow attendees about their respective branch’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Trower)

    Bombers in Miami

    The presence of U.S. Air Force bombers could be heard and seen across the clear skies of Miami Beach May 27-28.
  • Master Sgt. Christopher Davis, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, carries the guidon during the National Police Week 5K Remembrance Ruck March at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 16, 2017. During the week, Minot AFB security forces personnel planned a parade, weapon and vehicle display, 5K Remembrance Ruck March, 5K Memorial Run, and a retreat ceremony to end the week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

    National Police Week 2017

    Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, celebrated National Police Week 2017, May 14-19. National Police Week is a congressionally honored week celebrating law enforcement personnel across the nation and around the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers and Airman 1st Class Austin M. Thomas)
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patryk Myko Dela Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generation vehicle equipment maintenance technician, plays a guitar at Misawa City, Japan, April 8, 2017. Dela Cruz played guitar for the base chapel at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, which is where he learned of the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development program. After talking with his leadership, he was able to apply for the program, ultimately getting accepted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

    Airman aims high, achieves life dreams

    There are hundreds of thousands of active duty Airmen in the enlisted force; only 85 are accepted into the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development program each year.This program is a continuous effort to give the nation's best and brightest enlisted Airmen the opportunity to further excel with appointments to the United States Air Force Academy. One
  • Navy maintenance personnel from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., conduct a preflight check on an EA-18G Growler before a training flight at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 15, 2016. Approximately 110 Sailors participated in the training, maintaining six EA-18G Growlers and focusing on airborne electronic attack tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert/Released)

    EA-18G Growlers soar in PRTC while training at Ellsworth

    This summer, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers joined B-1 bombers in the skies around Ellsworth Air Force Base for electronic attack training in June, and now again July 11 through 22, 2016. This marked the first time the Navy’s Electronic Attack Squadron 129, stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, traveled to Ellsworth to conduct training in its local airspace.
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