U.S. Air Force gives update on new B-21 stealth bomber ... - CBS News
Sep 19, 2024 · Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri will be a secondary base, and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas a third. The stealth bomber is set to replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers in the...
Whiteman and Dyess AFB Picked as Second and Third Bases to …
Sep 14, 2024 · Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has designated Whiteman AFB, Missouri, and Dyess AFB, Texas, as the second and third bases respectively, for the B-21 Raider, the Air Force’s...
Whiteman Air Force Base Selected for B-21 Raider by USAF
Sep 13, 2024 · Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall III has approved Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to be the second base to receive the B-21 Raider, the Air Force's newest stealth bomber.
Air Force Finally Clears Crashed B-2 from Runway Amid Ongoing …
A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber that caught fire during an emergency landing earlier this month has finally been cleared from the runway of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, as the service...
Whiteman Air Force Base confirmed as future home for new B-21 stealth …
Sep 11, 2024 · Mid-Missouri congressman Mark Alford celebrated some good news for Whiteman Air Force Base on Wednesday. Alford posted a selfie video to report that the House Armed Services Committee confirmed the Air Force's next-generation stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider will be stationed at Whiteman.
Whiteman Air Force Base becomes second home of B-21 Raider
Sep 11, 2024 · Congressman Mark Alford announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10, that the U.S. Air Force has officially approved Whiteman Air Force Base to be the second operating base for the upcoming B-21...
B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force…
Dec 2, 2022 · According to design requirements, the B-21 is a long-range, highly survivable stealth bomber capable of delivering a mix of conventional and nuclear munitions. The aircraft will play a major role supporting national security objectives and assuring U.S. allies and partners across the globe.
Team Whiteman demonstrates readiness during Exercise Spirit …
Apr 19, 2024 · 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, 2024, at Whiteman Air Force Base.
Air Force's B-21 Raider Making More Test Flights as Service Eyes 2 …
Sep 20, 2024 · Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced this month that Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas will be the second and third installations, respectively, to...
Whiteman AFB’s only runway reopens after B-2 bomber accident
Dec 22, 2022 · The Air Force’s fleet of 20 B-2s — the service’s only stealth bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons — is still grounded as airmen check the planes for safety defects.