July 11, 2025 SecAF, CSAF visit Whiteman AFB following Operation Midnight Hammer Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman AFB July 10, 2025, to commend Airmen on the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.
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
Jan. 21, 2025 2024 Bomber Task Force missions: A year of new accomplishments As of 2024, 8th Air Force’s B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress bombers have integrated with 23 percent of the world’s military as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions and operations.
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.
May 29, 2024 131st Force Support Squadron integrates new expeditionary kitchen The 131st FSS received training on new E-SPEK kitchen used in deployed environments.
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
Sept. 23, 2022 Air National Guard Command Chief shares leadership philosophy at Jefferson Barracks The 13th command chief of the Air National Guard visited Missouri Air National Guard members at historic Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, Sept. 11, 2022, and discussed several topics affecting today’s Airmen, including how 131st members fit into the big picture National Defense Strategy.
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.
Nov. 4, 2021 131st Maintenance Group commander retires Col. Michael Belardo, the Missouri National Guard’s 131st Maintenance Group commander, retired from the Air Force during an October 2, 2021, ceremony in Knob Noster, Missouri.
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.