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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers based at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri were part of the U.S. military operation that targeted three locations in Iran, according to reports. The mission marked the latest use of the long-range aircraft in high-priority global operations.“As the Congressman for Whiteman AFB, I’ve been saying for weeks that our airmen in the 509th bomber wing are ready, capable, and lethal,” U.S. House Rep. Mark Alford said. “Tonight, they showed the world what they can do to protect American interests and keep our citizens safe. MO-04 strong!”Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said the state is “proud of the men and women from Whiteman Air Force Base.”“Tonight, President (Donald) Trump and our brave military demonstrated the importance of strength in pursuit of peace,” he said. “We strongly support the president’s actions against Iranian nuclear facilities. Missourians are proud of the men and women from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.”Whiteman’s B-2 bombers have played roles in multiple U.S. military campaigns over the past 25 years, with long-distance strike capabilities and the ability to deliver precision-guided munitions.Operation Allied Force (1999 – Kosovo/Serbia): During NATO’s campaign over the Balkans, B-2s flew dozens of nonstop missions from Missouri. They were credited with striking approximately 33% of all strategic targets in the first eight weeks.Operation Enduring Freedom (2001 – Afghanistan): Following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, B-2s were the first U.S. aircraft to strike Taliban and Al-Qaeda targets.Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003 – Iraq): B-2 bombers flew over two dozen long-range missions from Whiteman. The aircraft dropped more than 1.5 million pounds of ordnance on high-value targets during the early days of the war.Operation Odyssey Dawn (2011 – Libya): In the initial stages of the NATO-led mission in Libya, B-2s were used to target air defense systems and airfields.Houthi Strikes (2024 – Yemen): On Oct. 16, 2024, B-2s flew from Missouri to conduct precision strikes on five underground weapons storage facilities in areas controlled by Houthi forces in Yemen.

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers based at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri were part of the U.S. military operation that targeted three locations in Iran, according to reports.

The mission marked the latest use of the long-range aircraft in high-priority global operations.

“As the Congressman for Whiteman AFB, I’ve been saying for weeks that our airmen in the 509th bomber wing are ready, capable, and lethal,” U.S. House Rep. Mark Alford said. “Tonight, they showed the world what they can do to protect American interests and keep our citizens safe. MO-04 strong!”

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said the state is “proud of the men and women from Whiteman Air Force Base.”

“Tonight, President (Donald) Trump and our brave military demonstrated the importance of strength in pursuit of peace,” he said. “We strongly support the president’s actions against Iranian nuclear facilities. Missourians are proud of the men and women from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.”

Whiteman’s B-2 bombers have played roles in multiple U.S. military campaigns over the past 25 years, with long-distance strike capabilities and the ability to deliver precision-guided munitions.

Operation Allied Force (1999 – Kosovo/Serbia): During NATO’s campaign over the Balkans, B-2s flew dozens of nonstop missions from Missouri. They were credited with striking approximately 33% of all strategic targets in the first eight weeks.
Operation Enduring Freedom (2001 – Afghanistan): Following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, B-2s were the first U.S. aircraft to strike Taliban and Al-Qaeda targets.
Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003 – Iraq): B-2 bombers flew over two dozen long-range missions from Whiteman. The aircraft dropped more than 1.5 million pounds of ordnance on high-value targets during the early days of the war.
Operation Odyssey Dawn (2011 – Libya): In the initial stages of the NATO-led mission in Libya, B-2s were used to target air defense systems and airfields.
Houthi Strikes (2024 – Yemen): On Oct. 16, 2024, B-2s flew from Missouri to conduct precision strikes on five underground weapons storage facilities in areas controlled by Houthi forces in Yemen.