Story by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth | Minot Air Force Base | 06.03.2024
Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron began flying missions in support of Bomber Task Force 24-3 at RAF Fairford, England, May 24, 2024....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar | 509th Bomb Wing | 09.14.2023
Last month, more than 150 Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 3 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland to synchronize efforts with Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, and integrate with NATO Allies across Europe to engage in Bomber Task Force missions. Through their collaborative efforts, the units and......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar | 509th Bomb Wing | 09.07.2023
In the realm of modern military operations, where agility and adaptability are paramount to the success of operations, Agile Combat Employment is the way forward. As Bomber Task Force 23-4 continues, members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and the 501st Combat Support Wing are collaborating efforts to ensure swift and effective responses to support NATO Allies and partners in the......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar | 509th Bomb Wing | 09.05.2023
Two B-2 Spirit Bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., made history by refueling for the first time in Ørland flystasjon, Norway, Aug. 29....
Story by Airman 1st Class Robert Hicks | 509th Bomb Wing | 08.31.2023
The ability to deliver global strike from any location across the globe is the fulcrum of strategic deterrence against U.S. adversaries. Since 2020, members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron have worked to revolutionize the concept of agile combat employment by employing U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s mobile operations center....
Story by Airman 1st Class Robert Hicks | 509th Bomb Wing | 08.31.2023
The world’s only nuclear-capable stealth bomber requires a dedicated team of U.S. Airmen to ensure it’s ready at a moment's notice for any global strike mission. Whiteman Air Force Base maintainers work around the clock to keep the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber operational, ensuring it can complete its mission to provide strategic nuclear and conventional deterrence anytime, anywhere....
Story by Airman 1st Class Robert Hicks | 509th Bomb Wing | 08.21.2023
Whiteman Air Force Base’s operations’ Airmen play a crucial role in the U.S. Air Force’s concept of Agile Combat Employment in Iceland....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar | 509th Bomb Wing | 08.17.2023
Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, along with more than 150 Airmen, civilians and contractors, arrived at Keflavik, Iceland, to participate in a series of Bomber Task Force missions to integrate operations with our Icelandic Allies and expand capabilities within the European region....
