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, check out this week's Stealth Society trading card!🃏
Today we are highlighting Senior Airman Garrett Atkins, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, composite tool kit technician.
for the next member of the Stealth Society!
📷 by A1C Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
trains to save a life! 🩺
Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing practice litter carries and tactical buddy carries which can be used in a fire fight to get injured airmen away from harm!
This is just one of the ways we are preparing our airmen to take on the next generation of challenges so they are ready !
to see more from this exercise!
📷 by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | US Air Force Civil Engineers | U.S. Air Force Security Forces | United States Strategic Command
The new 509th Security Forces Squadron mini-mart is open! 😋
This quality of life improvement helps our defenders stay fueled⛽ and ready to keep safe, no matter what shift they work, day or night. ☀️🌙
to see how we're constantly building a better base.
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blazes new trails! 🗺
Airmen from across disciplines complete practiced land navigation during an Agile Combat Employment training exercise at Fort Chaffee JMTC. This training was designed to build foundational skills that enable them to operate in a contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments with minimal support.
to see more from this exercise!
📷 by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | US Air Force Civil Engineers | U.S. Air Force Security Forces | United States Strategic Command
pounds... and pours... the pavement! 👷🚜
Airmen with the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery at Fort Chaffee JMTC, sharpening the skills needed repair and make use of airfields in a variety of conditions and environments that might be captured or damaged during wartime.
RADR training supports Agile Combat Employment to enhance our ability to project airpower
to see more from this exercise!
📷 by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force | US Air Force Civil Engineers | U.S. Air Force Security Forces
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, check out this week's Stealth Society trading card!🃏
Today we are highlighting Airman 1st Class Logan Kee, 509th Command Support Staff, NCOIC assistant.
for the next member of the Stealth Society!
📷 by A1C Bryce Moore
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
gets it done! 💪
Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing practice Agile Combat Employment concepts during a field training exercise at Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
The ACE framework develops Airmen to be multi-capable in an array of theater specific, wartime tasks while also developing a joint-minded force.
to see more from this exercise!
📷 by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | US Air Force Civil Engineers | U.S. Air Force Security Forces
Please join in congratulating Lt. Col. Justin Meyer in achieving this historical milestone!
A quick pick up 🛬🛫
A C-17 Globemaster III landed, took on personnel and cargo, and took-off again from Whiteman Air Force Base in under an hour to transport Airmen to a field training exercise at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. The FTX is designed to provide realistic training for Security Forces and Civil Engineering Airmen, among other.
Stay tuned to the page for more exercise highlights!
📸 by SrA Bryson Britt
United States Air Force |Air Force Global Strike Command | Joint Base Charleston | Air Mobility Command | U.S. Air Force Security Forces | US Air Force Civil Engineers
Please welcome our latest new commander to !
The responsibility of keeping the world's only operational stealth bomber in good working order is now in the hands of Col. Joshua Pope, took command of the 509th Maintenance Group in a ceremony earlier this week. Please join us in welcoming him to the team.
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, check out this week's Stealth Society trading card!🃏
Today we are highlighting Airman 1st Class Trinity Messier, 509th Force Support Squadron, force management technician.
for the next member of the Stealth Society!
📸 by A1C Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
What an incredible weekend!!🛩✨
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and joined us in making the 2024 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show possible, as we couldn't have had one without you.
Check out this video capturing just a few of the highlights from this past weekend! 🎉
🎥 by A1C Bryce Moore
United States Air Force | United States Strategic Command | Air Force Global Strike Command | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard | Eighth Air Force
, Whiteman AFB hosted its first Wings Over Whiteman STEM Fest to open up the Air Show last Friday.
The event celebrated a nationwide challenge to foster creativity; critical thinking; and a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among elementary, middle and high school students.
Check out more about the first-time event at the link below!
https://www.whiteman.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3838003/stem-fest/
✍🏻 by TSgt Anthony Hetlage
📸 by A1C Bryce Moore
Whiteman Air Force Base hosted the first 2024 Wings Over Whiteman STEM Fest July 12, 2024, kicking off the festivities for the 2024 WOW Air Show.
America's secret in the sky, the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber 👻
Thousands got to see the B-2 up close and personal during Wings Over Whiteman this past weekend. Check out what you missed!
🎥 by A1C Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | United States Strategic Command | Air Force Global Strike Command | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard | Eighth Air Force
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, check out this week's Stealth Society trading card!🃏
Today we are highlighting Senior Airman Ashtyn Aguilar, 509th Medical Group, aerospace medical technician.
for the next member of the Stealth Society!
📸 by A1C Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
Thanks to our bombers-in-arms for coming out for !
The B-1 Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress were quite a sight on Whiteman's flightline along with the B-2 Spirit. 💣
Let's do it again sometime!
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Thanks to everyone behind the scenes that helped make such a huge success!
Months of planning by numerous personnel from went into pulling it off. We look forward to welcoming everyone again for the next iteration of Wings Over Whiteman.
📸 by TSgt Anthony Hetlage
United States Air Force | United States Strategic Command | Air Force Global Strike Command | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard | Eighth Air Force
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED‼️🎉
wants to give a big THANK YOU to all the performers and everyone who came out for the 2024 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show🛫!
It was a great success, and we hope you and your families enjoyed yourselves!
Take a look at these photos from the show.
📸 by SrA Bryson Britt & A1C Matthew Domingos
United States Air Force | Eighth Air Force | United States Strategic Command | Air Force Global Strike Command | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard
Get ready for the final day of !
The gates are open and flying starts at 11:15 but take a look at the point of view from the pilots up in the air yesterday.
Be sure to catch the stealth bomber, the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, and much more.
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard
🚨 PROHIBITED ITEM UPDATE 🚨
In addition to the items listed on the official Wings Over Whiteman website (link below), the following items are also prohibited:
-Tripods, bipods, monopods, selfie-sticks, and other camera stands.
-Camera bags or any bags larger than a lunchbox with the exception of diaper bags
https://www.whiteman.af.mil/WOW/
flew out of the gate!
has started strong with performers wowing the crowd in the air while the audience has plenty of things to see and do on the ground as well.
Flying continues until 4 p.m. today and if you cannot make it in, be sure to catch us tomorrow when gates open at 8:30 a.m. with flying starting at 11:15 a.m.
📸by A1C Matthew Domingos & TSgt Anthony Hetlage
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard
The LeMay Gate is now closed. All public traffic will be guided to enter the installation through the Arnold Gate.
All DoD card holders can still utilize the Spirit Gate for entry.
The gates are open!
Come out to the Wings Over Whiteman 2024 Air Show today!
Don't miss out on your chance to see the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber up close and much more. We hope to see you out here.
Get all the info at our website below.
https://www.whiteman.af.mil/WOW/
THE BIG DAY IS ALMOST HERE!
Are you ready for tomorrow?! Check out these graphics for a quick recap of all the details!
For additional information, check out https://www.whiteman.af.mil/WOW/
is excited to welcome you all on base and we hope you're excited too!
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The Air Show is coming tomorrow!
Check out a different angle of the dissimilar formation executed with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and two T-38 Talon aircraft in preparation for the air show!
Make sure you keep your eyes to the sky for a spectacular arial display!
Remember, gates open at 8:30 a.m. and flying starts at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
📸 by A1C Matthew Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
It's almost time for !
We hope to see you all here for the show, and when you get here, you can use this map to help you navigate your way around the event area. Gates will open at the 8:30 am Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14. Be sure to get here early to ensure you can get a parking space!
For more information about WOW, including who will be there, visit the WOW webpage.
https://www.whiteman.af.mil/WOW/
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard | 442d Fighter Wing | Wings Over Whiteman
and made history ahead of !
The remotely piloted aircraft from the 432d Wing is in town for the Wings Over Whiteman Air Show this coming Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, and it landed at Whiteman AFB under power for the first time in history earlier this week. RPA pilots from Whiteman AFB’s 20th Attack Squadron landed the jet. If you would like to see this incredible aircraft up close, make sure to get here early this weekend. Gates will open at 8:30 am both days. Don’t be late!
And be sure to check out the official Wings Over Whiteman webpage for more information.
https://www.whiteman.af.mil/WOW/
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | Wings Over Whiteman | 432d Wing / Creech AFB
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, check out this week's Stealth Society trading card!🃏
Today we are highlighting Senior Airman Ernest Ranan, 509th Bomb Wing Staff Financial Analysis Technician.
for the next member of the Stealth Society!
📸 by A1C Matthew S. Domingos
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
executes a dissimilar formation flyover! 💪
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and T-38 Talon aircraft practiced flying over Whiteman today in preparation for .
Be sure to get out here to see these majestic aircraft along with plenty of others coming in for the show this weekend. 🤩
Remember, gates open at 8:30 a.m. and flying starts at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
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509th Bomb Wing is kicking it into high gear!🏃🏎 #TeamWhiteman units team up to execute an Agile Combat Employment training at Ft. Smith, Ark. that will test the limits of Airmen in a simulated deployed environment. #FollowUs to see more from this exercise! United States Air Force | Eighth Air Force | United States Strategic Command | Air Force Global Strike Command | Fort Chaffee JMTC | US Air Force Civil Engineers | U.S. Air Force Security Forces
What an incredible weekend!!🛩✨ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and joined us in making the 2024 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show possible, as we couldn't have had one without you. Check out this video capturing just a few of the highlights from this past weekend! 🎉 🎥 by A1C Bryce Moore United States Air Force | United States Strategic Command | Air Force Global Strike Command | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard | Eighth Air Force
America's secret in the sky, the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber 👻 Thousands got to see the B-2 up close and personal during Wings Over Whiteman this past weekend. Check out what you missed! #FollowUs #WoW2024 🎥 by A1C Matthew S. Domingos United States Air Force | United States Strategic Command | Air Force Global Strike Command | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard | Eighth Air Force
The A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team headlined the 2024 Wings over Whiteman Air Show July 13th and 14th. Check out some of the highlights! Brrrrt!!#WOW2024 A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team
Get pumped as the 2024 #WingsOverWhiteman Air Show is coming up quickly, July 13th & 14th! Check out the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team and much more! Find the full list of the performing aircraft, static displays, directions, permitted and prohibited items -- and much more at the link below. https://www.whiteman.af.mil/WOW/ #WOW2024 🎥 by A1C Bryce Moore Wings Over Whiteman | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | United States Air Force | United States Strategic Command | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard
Training like we fight 🛩 Last week our B-2 pilots made a pit stop at Offutt Air Force Base to hone their skills through cold pit operations, simulating real-world scenarios in a realistic environment. By mastering this critical skillset, our pilots ensure readiness any time and anywhere for any unplanned refuel. Aircrew performed the cold pit refuel which included taking off from Whiteman Air Force Base, flying a mission, landing at Offutt Air Force Base, turning off engines, completing ground servicing and maintenance actions, refueling their own jets, and taking off again to fly another mission. #B2Spirit #FollowUs #TeamWhiteman 🎥 by A1C Bryce Moore United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
Night or day, We are ready! 😈 The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber conducted night operations here at Whiteman, so that our aircrews are prepared for any situation anytime and anywhere. These missions not only showcase the remarkable capabilities of our aircrews, but also showcase our readiness for any given situation. 🌌🛩 #B2Spirit #NightOps #AnytimeAnywhere 🎥 by A1C Bryce Moore United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
#TeamWhiteman Rocks Out! 🎸 #ICYMI, Air Force Entertainment LIVE STAGE brought the Spring Rock-Fest Concert Tour featuring Everclear, Fuel and Hoobastank to Whiteman Air Force Base! The event included at least 1-hour performances from each of the bands as well as food trucks, axe throwing and bouncy castles. Keep up and #FollowUs for all the latest and greatest from Whiteman Air force Base! 🎥 by TSgt Anthony Hetlage & A1C Matthew Domingos United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | Eighth Air Force
New and Improved Robotic Arm! 🦾🔧 #TeamWhiteman members hosted a demonstration for the new fully operational boom arm prototype to help improve processes on the flightline. The new arm will help modernize the munition lift truck fleets and allow for our Airmen to work faster and better, so they are mission ready! #followus 🎥 by A1C Bryce Moore Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | United States Strategic Command
#TeamWhiteman is always vigilant… Anytime, anywhere! Routine training exercises ensure that Airmen continuously develop their capabilities, modernize operations and enhance their mission readiness. During Whiteman’s annual Spirit Vigilance exercise, Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings demonstrated once again how they make the #B2Spirt the most lethal weapons platform in the world by launching 12 stealth bombers at one time. Check out this video to see our outstanding team in action! Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | United States Strategic Command | United States Air Force | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) #ReadyAF #FollowUs #StrategicDeterrence #AirPower
#TeamWhiteman executed a mass fly-off of 12 #B2Spirit stealth bombers to cap off our annual Spirit Vigilance exercise. Routine training ensures that our Airmen are always ready to execute global strike operations… anytime, anywhere. #FollowUs for more from Exercise Spirit Vigilance! Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | United States Strategic Command | United States Air Force | 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard
⚽ History made, mission accomplished! ✈️ #TeamWhiteman pilots executed a flyover for the KC Current this past Saturday during their home opener in their new stadium! The all-female aircrew flew T-38 Talons over CPKC Stadium, the first women's professional sports stadium in the world. Check out the video to witness history. Eighth Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Strategic Command | National Women's Soccer League | United States Air Force
Four pilots from #TeamWhiteman completed a historic all-female T-38 flyover for the @kccurrent stadium opener! ⚽️ #womenshistorymonth #flylikeagirl #t38 #kcbaby United States Air Force Air Force Global Strike Command Eighth Air Force United States Strategic Command
Airmen are our greatest asset! 💪🏆 Thats why #TeamWhiteman is taking the opportunity to celebrate the Airmen that keep us ready to strike... anytime, anywhere, at the 2023 509th Bomb Wing Annual Awards Ceremony! Stay tuned next week to find out who our annual award winners are! Eighth Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command
Aiming down range 🎯 Airmen from #TeamWhiteman completed augmentee training which prepares them to bolster our Security Forces members at a moments notice. These Airmen are critical to maintaining security at Whiteman AFB and ensure that we are ready #AnytimeAnywhere. To find out more, watch the video below and #FollowUs for more of our amazing Airmen. United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force | U.S. Air Force Security Forces 🎥 by A1C Matthew Domingos
Gentlemen start your engines! 🏁 Members of the 183rd Maintenance Squadron recently paid a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base to run engine tests on #U2DragonLady engines. #TeamWhiteman was happy to host their neighbors and help them accomplish their mission. Check out the video below to learn more! #FollowUs United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Illinois National Guard | 183d Wing | Air National Guard 🎥 by SrA Bryson Britt
ICYMI #TeamWhiteman recently participated in Red Flag 24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base. Check out the video to see some of the action! Air Force Global Strike Command | United States Air Force | Eighth Air Force | United States Strategic Command
Always Ready 🌕 The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role stealth bomber capable of delivering a variety of munitions at a moment's notice. The advanced sensor and radar system provide it with the capability to fly sorties in the middle of the night, or even in inclement weather, providing strategic deterrence, anytime... anywhere! Follow us for more #b2spirit content! #followus United States Air Force United States Strategic Command Eighth Air Force Air Force Global Strike Command 131st Bomb Wing Missouri Air National Guard
Ever wonder who flies the B-2? Meet “Kong”, Weapons Officer and one of the pilots from the 393rd Bomb Squadron. He is one part of the team that keeps the B-2 Stealth Bomber ready to go anytime, anywhere! #RFNAFB #BambooEagle #B2 United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force I United States Strategic Command
Without maintainers, the B-2 doesn’t fly! Meet SrA Davion Cleveland, a ComNav technician from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He is one part of the team that keeps the B-2 Stealth Bomber ready to go anytime, anywhere! #RFNAFB #B2 United States Air Force | Air Force Global Strike Command | Eighth Air Force I United States Strategic Command
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