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A B-21 Raider conducts flight testing, which includes ground testing, taxiing, and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will be the backbone of the service’s future bomber force, and will possess the range, access and payload to penetrate the most highly-contested threat environments and hold any target around the globe at risk. The bomber platform is being developed through the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, which utilizes streamlined methods to develop, produce and field critical combat capabilities. (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 19, 2024

Air Force provides B-21 Raider program updates

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct hot pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Aug. 21, 2024. Bomber missions enhance the U.S. Air Force’s readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific through joint and multilateral operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart)

Aug. 23, 2024

Engines hot: 110th EBS Airmen complete hot pits on B-2 Spirit during BTF

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a hot pit event with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 21, 2024.

A B-21 Raider conducts flight testing, which includes ground testing, taxiing, and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will interoperate with our allies and partners to deliver on our enduring commitment to provide flexible strike options for coalition operations that defend us against common threats. (Courtesy photo)

May 22, 2024

B-21 Raider continues flight test, production

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — Following its formal unveiling, Dec. 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider began flight testing here where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet.

Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, 8th Air Force and Joint Global Strike Operations Center commander, tours the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, along with directors and leaders representing National Laboratories, Oct. 20, 2023. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) commander, invited directors for an immersion in the weapons system and mission of AFGSC bases while interacting with the Airmen who operate the nuclear enterprise. As critically important partners of AFGSC, the laboratories develop technologies critical to the U.S. and its future forces -- both nuclear and conventional. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. John E. Hillier)

Nov. 3, 2023

Directors from National Laboratories immerse in Global Strike mission

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — 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.

Three B-2s are on their last mission before returning to their home station. The BTF provides aircrews the ability to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO Allies and partners to advance the ability for the allies to operate as a single, cohesive force.

Sept. 14, 2023

Mission Success: Bomber Task Force 23-4 wraps up

KEFLAVIK, Iceland — 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 to engage in Bomber Task Force missions. 

The success of the mission is attributed to the cohesive operations between the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, the 501st Combat Support Wing, and NATO allies during the BTF.

Sept. 7, 2023

USAF Bands together: Strikers and Pathfinders combine efforts to deliver airpower

KEFLAVIK, Iceland — 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 efforts to ensure swift and effective responses to support NATO Allies and partners in the Arctic region.

B-2 Spirit welcoming ceremony

Feb. 15, 2022

80 Years of Whiteman: A legacy of combat power and future of innovation

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — As the Air Force commemorates 75 years of Air Power in 2022, Whiteman Air Force Base celebrates 80 Years of Heritage from the Heartland.The 509th Bomb Wing has had an impact on the Air Force since World War II and is blazing a new trail as the Air Force’s only B-2 Spirit Advanced Technology Bomber unit, leaving behind a legacy of combat power.Over

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and Lt. Col. Nicola Polidor, the Det. 5, 29th Training Systems Squadron commander and B-2 Spirit stealth bomber pilot, are greeted by 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs prior to a familiarization flight for Barrett during a visit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 11, 2020. During her visit, Barrett spoke with base leaders, first responders and maintenance personnel across the installation to learn the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber’s critical role of global deterrence as part of the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

June 15, 2020

Team Whiteman Airmen share their role in strategic bomber mission with SECAF

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 11, 2020, to familiarize herself with Team Whiteman’s mission in maintaining global support and combat readiness.During her visit, Barrett spoke with base leaders, first responders and maintenance personnel across the installation.“It was an honor to showcase

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Nichols, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, center left, and Col. Ken Eaves, the 131st Bomb Wing commander, display the Omaha Trophy at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 8, 2018. The award was awarded to Team Whiteman by U.S. Strategic Command and the Strategic Command Council for executing the best Strategic Bomber Operations of 2017. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

May 8, 2018

STRATCOM Commander Presents Omaha Trophy to 509th, 131st Bomb Wings

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AFNS) — Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, awarded the Omaha Trophy to the men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 8, 2018.