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Feb. 21, 2025
Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base Sharpen Warfighting Skills at Red Flag Nellis 25-1

Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings recently participated in Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Red Flag is an annual exercise that gives warfighters an opportunity to train their capabilities in the most realistic environment possible. US Air Force troops also integrate with
Aug. 23, 2024
Engines hot: 110th EBS Airmen complete hot pits on B-2 Spirit during BTF

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a hot pit event with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 21, 2024.
July 16, 2024
131BW talks partnerships at ANG Classic Association Conference

The 192nd Wing recently hosted a two-day conference for Air National Guard classic association units here on June 25, 2024, bringing together leaders from across the country to discuss challenges, best practices and to explore the future of these vital partnerships. Col. Brock E. Lange, 192nd Wing
April 22, 2024
Team Whiteman demonstrates readiness during Spirit Vigilance

The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings capped off the most recent iteration of exercise Spirit Vigilance by performing a mass fly-off of 12 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, April 15 at Whiteman AFB. Spirit Vigilance is one of a series of routine exercises held by AFGSC bases across the enterprise that focus on
Oct. 24, 2023
AFGSC, AFRC, ANG Command Chiefs reinforce commitment to Total Force Integration at 2023 ARC Summit

More than 60 senior leaders from across the U.S. Air Force converged on Barksdale AFB to attend AFGSC’s 2023 Air Reserve Component Summit on Aug. 29. The purpose of the event was to reaffirm the continuing relationship that AFGSC has with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command.
Feb. 9, 2022
131st Bomb Wing announces 2022 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The 131st Bomb Wing announced its 2022 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, who were recognized for their achievements in service to their wing, their communities, across the state of Missouri and while deployed.
Feb. 1, 2022
Miller assumes command of 131st Mission Support Group

The 131st Mission Support Group welcomed Col. William Miller as he assumed command during a Jan. 9, 2022, ceremony here.
Nov. 2, 2021
Larson assumes command of 131st Maintenance Group

Lt. Col. Chad Larson assumed command of the 131st Maintenance Group from Col. Mike Belardo, during a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 2, 2021.
July 14, 2021
Changes coming to 131st Student Flight

A NGB policy change for 131st Bomb Wing student flight Airmen is expected to deliver additional training benefits by getting them more time with their sections and reducing some organizational tasks.
June 15, 2021
131st Crew Chief of the Year takes B-2 incentive flight

After a long delay, the 131st Bomb Wing 2019 Crew Chief of the Year recently took to the skies above Missouri for an incentive flight in a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.