News

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.
July 15, 2019
Whiteman AFB commemorates 30-year anniversary of B-2 test flight

For three decades, B-2 crews have participated in five major military operations and countless training engagements. The bomber has completed missions in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq and, most recently, Libya. The B-2 was also the first aircraft over Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks, for which
June 3, 2019
Evans assumes command of the 131st MSG

The Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Mission Support Group welcomed a new commander Saturday as Lt. Col. Mike Evans accepted command of the unit here.
June 2, 2019
Boothman takes command of the 157th AOG

Col. Bill Boothman took command of the 157th Air Operations Group in a change of command ceremony here Sunday. Col. Ken Eaves, the 131st Bomb Wing commander, officiated the ceremony in which Col. Chip Atterbury relinquished command prior to his retirement after 31 years of service. Eaves praised
May 17, 2019
Missouri Guardsmen learn story of Rosie the Riveter

Missouri National Guard Airmen and Soldiers assigned here at the oldest operational military installation west of the Mississippi River gathered May 4 to experience a unique piece of living history as a proud granddaughter shared a vision of servant leadership.
Sept. 14, 2018
’We’re a team’: First husband-wife pilots to fly the B-2 retire from the Air Force

Lt. Col. John Avery and Lt. Col. Jennifer Avery were the first husband-wife pilot team to fly the B-2. Their two, 20-year-long careers culminated with the couple’s joint retirement ceremony on Sept. 7, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
Aug. 10, 2018
Whiteman honors Missouri ANG unit, ‘Lindbergh’s Own’

Members of the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing and the U.S. Air Force’s 509th Bomb Wing gathered Aug. 4, 2018, to celebrate the unveiling of a new paint scheme on a gear door for the Spirit of Nebraska, a B-2 bomber assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.For the 131st BW, the
April 27, 2018
Missouri Air National Guard opens first-ever recruiting office in Springfield

The Missouri Air National Guard opened its first-ever recruiting office in Springfield on April 27.The new office, located at 2445 N. Kansas Expressway, Suite D, will provide those interested in joining the Air National Guard with information, opportunities and benefits. Until the office was opened,