U.S. Air Force health professionals assigned to the 509th Medical Group participate in a medic rodeo at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 17, 2025. A medic rodeo is a challenge exercise that tests military health professionals on core medical proficiencies and supports readiness for deployments and environments with limited resources. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Bryce Moore)
Whiteman AFREP has achieved an 11-year high in cost savings, generating $2.1 million in fiscal year 2024 and $1.5 million in credits so far in 2025 by repairing nonfunctional equipment.
The 509th Maintenance Group at Whiteman Air Force Base is celebrating a triumphant return to the winner's circle, securing the coveted Maj. Gen. Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Trophy for Air Force Global Strike Command. This marks their first win in seven years, underscoring the group's relentless pursuit of excellence in maintaining the world's only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet.
Warfighters from the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and coalition partners from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force recently completed Exercise Bamboo Eagle, an advanced training exercise designed to test their capabilities in a contested environment.
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 Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force units during the exercise, strengthening our ability to cooperate with key allies and enhancing our...