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Aug. 31, 2020
393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

Expeditionary air power is vital to meeting the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy, and members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron evolved that concept as it employed Air Force Global Strike Command’s first overseas mobile operations center, during a deployment to Naval Support
Aug. 6, 2020
Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff

In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force
Aug. 4, 2020
Calhoun assumes command of Missouri National Guard’s 131BW

Col. Matthew D. Calhoun took the reins of the 131st Bomb Wing during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 1, 2020, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
July 23, 2020
SECDEF visits Team Whiteman, talks TFI on B-2 mission

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 22, 2020, to familiarize himself with Team Whiteman’s mission in maintaining global support and combat readiness.
July 17, 2020
Guttmann assumes command of 231st CEF

Col. Darren Guttmann accepted command of the 231st Civil Engineer Flight during a ceremony at Jefferson Barracks ANG Base, July 12, 2020.
July 15, 2020
Missouri names new Assistant Adjutant General for Air Guard

Missouri’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton, announced July 11, Brig. Gen. Ken Eaves will oversee the Show Me State’s Citizen-Airmen.
May 18, 2020
131MayMiles Challenge promotes unit fitness during physical distancing

Participants in the #131MayMiles challenge do their best to log 131 miles by the end of the month. Members can log miles by running, walking, biking, swimming, rowing or using an elliptical machine.
April 21, 2020
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office serves year-round

SAPR resources for Total Force Airmen in the 131st Bomb Wing, or in the Whiteman AFB community.
April 20, 2020
131st pilot boasts 1,000 flight hours in stealth bomber

131st Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit pilot surpasses 1000 flight hours, one of only 71 Airmen to do so.
March 25, 2020
131st Airman confirmed positive for COVID-19 at Whiteman AFB

131st Bomb Wing Airman confirmed with COVID-19, the second such individual assigned to Whiteman AFB.