Latest "Whiteman-Air-Force-Base" stories

B-2 stealth bombers to return to flight after 5-month delay

On Dec. 10, 2022, an undisclosed in-flight malfunction forced a B-2 crew to make an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers taxi to the runway during Exercise Spirit Vigilance 23 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 7, 2022. (Airman 1st Class Phoenix Lietch/Air Force)

Whiteman AFB’s only runway reopens after B-2 bomber accident

Having a functioning runway again means the base can resume flying its A-10C attack planes and T-38 training jets.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

B-2 nuclear bomber fleet grounded amid search for safety defects

The Air Force declined to provide details about what, specifically, the safety inspections are looking to find.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

B-2 stealth bomber damaged in Missouri emergency landing

Firefighters at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri extinguished a fire at the scene.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Old, weak landing gear springs led to a B-2’s $10M skid off the runway

The B-2's pilots fought to keep the bomber centered on the runway as the landing gear collapsed, but it ultimately skidded onto the grass.

By Stephen Losey

21 months ago

A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years later

Lt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

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