• B-2 Spirits destroy Daesh camps in Libya

    On Wednesday, January, 18 2017, Whiteman's Total Force team executed precision strikes against two Daesh camps in Libya. The strikes, which were completed by two B-2s over the course of a 30+ hour mission, were enabled by the dedication and professionalism of every Team Whiteman member. The strikes

  • U.S. Strategic Command's Exercise Global Thunder set to begin

     U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters staff, components and task forces will participate in exercise Global Thunder, which starts Oct. 24.The annual command post and field training exercise is designed to train USSTRATCOM forces and assess joint operational readiness across all Unified

  • Major Nelsen Takes Command of 131st Civil Engineer Squadron

    Maj. Daniel Nelsen took command of the 131st Bomb Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron during a change of command ceremony held during drill weekend Oct 1.Nelsen assumed command of the unit from Lt. Col. Lane Endicott during a ceremony presided over by 131st Mission Support Group Commander Col. Mike

  • Every Airman Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention

    The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but you don't need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That's a key part of the Department of Defense's #BeThere Campaign, which encourages making a difference through

  • Colonel Boothman Takes Command of 157th Air Operations Group

    Col. Bill Boothman took command of the 157th Air Operations Group during a change of command ceremony on the Parade Field during September drill here today.Boothman assumed command of the unit from Col. Rick Chapman during the ceremony, which was presided over by 131st Bomb Wing Commander Col. Ken

  • Chief Settle Moves Up to Command Chief Role

    Chief Master Sgt. Jessica Settle took the reins as the top enlisted professional of the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing here during August drill.Settle started her career in 1996 as an active duty aerospace medical service specialist and transitioned to the Missouri Air National Guard