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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers receive fuel during hot-pit refueling operations at Whiteman AFB, Mo., May 28. Hot-pit refueling is the practice of refueling aircraft immediately after landing while keeping the engines running, increasing response time in an operational environment.
SECAF Highlights Airmen’s Role in Mission Success Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Allvin visited #TeamWhiteman last week to personally recognize the Airmen behind Operation Midnight Hammer.
.@SecAFOfficial Troy Meink and @OfficialCSAF Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman AFB, July 10, to commend Mission-Ready Airmen for their role in the successful execution of Operation Midnight Hammer, the largest B-2 Spirit operational strike in U.S. history. #anytimeanywhere
Outstanding visit with Missouri National Guard & 131st Bomb Wing leaders at Whiteman Air Force Base yesterday! SEA Raines & I were proud to recognize the vital role Nation Guardsmen played in Operation Midnight Hammer. Together with the 509th Bomb Wing, they represent a shining…
The B-2 Spirit leads the way!
This week's Top Shot comes from Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin! A B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, B-52 Stratofortress, A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor performed a flyover during the Hyundai Air and Sea show in Miami, Fla., May 25, 2025.
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 509th MXS perform maintenance during a B-2 Spirit phase inspection at Whiteman AFB, Mo., June 4. The B-2 goes through a phase inspection every 1,000 flight hours, where crew chiefs scrutinize the aircraft to ensure each component meets standards.
NEWS! We unleashed a new QUICKSINK weapon, which significantly enhances our ability to strike stationary or moving surface vessels. This is a true game-changer for the @deptofdefense and is exactly what @POTUS means by PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH! shorturl.at/hj0kd
#PeaceThroughStrength
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is a game changer. It’s capable of penetrating heavily defended airspaces, delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions worldwide. The Spirit is a testament to our commitment to national security and global stability.
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Earlier this month, B-2 Spirit aircraft returned to @Whiteman_AFB from a deployment to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. The 509th Bomb Wing's fleet of B-2 aircraft have the ability to project U.S. airpower anywhere around the world. 📷Senior Airman Devan Halstead
Soldiers from 1-135th AHB partnered with 509th Security Forces (@Whiteman_AFB) for joint training in Clinton, MO. UH-60 Black Hawks supported the mission as teams practiced locating and securing high-value targets. Train together. Win together. 💪🏽 #MoGuard #JointTraining
You can’t fight what you can’t see 👀 #B2Spirit stealth bombers returned home to Whiteman AFB from a deployment to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. @US_STRATCOM @AFGlobalStrike @usairforce
United States Strategic Command commander, Gen. Anthony Cotton, visited Whiteman AFB and spoke to our troops about how important every Airman is to the mission of nuclear assurance and deterrence and ensuring that the #B2Spirit can answer the call of duty... anytime, anywhere.
The home of the B-2 bomber is being recognized with an award for its commitment to national security. fox4kc.com/news/whiteman-…
Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of @US_STRATCOM, presents the 2024 Omaha Trophy to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. The 509th BW earned this award by being selected as the top performing strategic bomber unit in USSTRATCOM.
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers perform training sorties from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 16-17. The capability to deliver a variety of munitions and bypass sophisticated air defenses make the B-2 a powerful deterrent for any potential adversary.
Anytime, Anywhere: The Power of the B-2 Spirit 💥 #TeamWhiteman stands ready to deliver precision strike capabilities anytime, anywhere. Whether day or night, near or far, we are always prepared to execute the mission whenever called upon. #Warfighter #Followus #Lethality
Training to Win 💪 Airmen from #TeamWhiteman just wrapped up an intense Field Training Exercise, showcasing our commitment to remain lethal, agile, and always ready... Anytime... Anywhere. #FollowUs #Warfighters #Lethality
#TeamWhiteman leads the way! 🏆 U.S. Strategic Command named the 509th Bomb Wing the winner of the 2024 Omaha Trophy for Best Strategic Bomber Wing! Join us in celebrating this amazing achievement! stratcom.mil/Media/News/New…
HYDRA Fury #TeamWhiteman's EOD personnel worked alongside partners from the FBI, DTRA, DoE, and Kansas Highway Patrol, to conduct a simulated weapons containment exercise. This training is critical to securing national defense assets and maintaining our #Lethality and #Readiness.
