• New Whiteman Bowling Center nearly complete

    Just across the intersection from the 509th Bomb Wing Headquarters building, the new Whiteman Bowling Center is nearing completion.The Bowling Center is a Quality of Life (QoL) initiative for Team Whiteman anticipated to open in mid-May 2016.Like the current Stars and Strikes Bowling Center, the new

  • On PACE: Bridging the Air Force core values with the mission

    Trust, loyalty and commitment; these are the three enablers that connect the Air Force's core values to its mission.On March 4, 2016, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Fisher, the superintendent of the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence (PACE), visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., to train enlisted

  • Missouri Air National Guard Maintainer Wins EMT Top Award

    Tech. Sgt. Andy Hicks, an electro-environmental specialist with the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was recently awarded the 2015 Kenneth E. Cole, Jr. Memorial Award by the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association.The award recognizes community support and

  • CSAF celebrates Whiteman Total Force Excellence

    U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III visited here Feb. 16 - 18, to engage with civic leaders and meet the Airmen of the world's only B-2 stealth bomber base.While at Whiteman, Welsh met with leadership from the 509th Bomb Wing, the 131st Bomb Wing, the 442d Fighter Wing, and other

  • 131st Citizen-Airmen Contribute to Historic Flood Response

    A number of Guard members associated with the 131st Bomb Wing remain on State Emergency Duty as liaison officers (LNO) to help communities remove debris and recover from historic flooding that struck the state over the New Year holiday.As follow on to the initial flood response task force, 10

  • Fries takes command of the 131st Medical Group

    Lt. Col. Patti L. Fries assumed command of the 131st Medical Group during a ceremony here during drill weekend Jan. 10."You deserve nothing less than my best, and I'll give it to you, that is my promise," said Fries in her remarks after taking the group guidon from Col. Michael Francis, 131st Bomb

  • 131st Wing Commander Praises 2015 Efforts, Prepares For Year Ahead

    The 131st Bomb Wing commander held the traditional end-of-year commander's call today to review significant events, recognize Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners and to close out a productive 2015. Col. Michael Francis opened the event with a video message from Missouri Adjutant General Steve

  • Whiteman Air Force Cycling Team Reflects on RAGBRAI, Recruits 2016 Team

    In the middle of the heartland of America, with nothing to see for miles but cornfields and farmhouses, a 50 ft. flag hangs from a tractor, urging the cyclists on.  Riders come from near and far to take on the seven-day, 506-mile Register's Annual Great Bike Race Across Iowa.  Registration opens

  • Missouri Air National Guard fulfills strength and readiness goals

    The Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, Maj. Gen. Steve Danner, recognized Missouri's Air component with a plaque for achieving and maintaining 100 percent end strength for fiscal year 2014, an accomplishment six years in the making.The two wings that comprise Missouri's Air Force

  • Active Duty Command Highlights Successful Total Force Integration

    The recent appointment of a Guardsman as commander of an active duty unit validates the success of Total Force Integration between the 509th and the 131st Bomb Wings here.Col. Michael Pyburn assumed command of the 509th Operations Group Oct. 24, following Col. David Benson's departure.  Pyburn