Whiteman Air Force Base

Whiteman Air Force Base at a glance

Whiteman Air Force Base is home to the 509th Bomb Wing and its B-2 bomber mission. The wing serves as installation host and performs strategic deterrence, global strike and combat-support functions. The Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing partners in flying and supporting the B-2, giving this mission an active-duty and Guard dimension.

The installation began as Sedalia Army Air Field in 1942 and supported glider and transport-pilot training during the Second World War. It received the Whiteman name in 1955 in honor of Lieutenant George Whiteman of Sedalia. A later missile period preceded the arrival of the 509th Bomb Wing and the B-2 era, illustrating several major changes in the site's aviation and defense history.

Also searched as: Whiteman AFB, Sedalia Army Air Field.

Sources: Whiteman Air Force Base: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Mission and major activities

• Supports the B-2 bomber mission.
• Provides strategic deterrence and global-strike capabilities.
• Partners with the Missouri Air National Guard.

Sources: Whiteman Air Force Base: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Location and community

Whiteman is near Knob Noster in rural Johnson County, Missouri. Nearby communities include Warrensburg and Sedalia, southeast of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Sources: Whiteman Air Force Base: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official PCS planning resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: Whiteman Air Force Base: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Whiteman Air Force Base and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Whiteman Air Force Base suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. Whiteman Air Force Base: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overviewSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.