Have you ever wondered what goes on at an American Air Force base? This summer seize the opportunity and take a tour of Missouri’s only Air Force base. Whiteman Air Force Base is located just two miles south of Knob Noster and was installed on Aug. 6th 1942 in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor. The base is named in honor of 2nd Lt. George Whiteman, Air Corp, U. S. Army, a Sedalia native who lost his life in the Peal Harbor attack. Today, Whiteman Air Force Base host unit is the 509th Bomb Wing which operates the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber.

Whiteman AFB has nearly 4,000 active duty servicemen who work tirelessly to protect our country.
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In addition to the Air Force, the base also has houses Navy, Army and National Guard members. While the base is not open to the public, there are a few opportunities to get up-close and personal with stealth bombers.
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Starting in April and running through October, the public can tour the base and see our service men and women at work.
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The tours even offer the chance to see a 509th BW B-2 Spirit static display. You'll be awed by the sheer presence of the aircraft.
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Don't forget to get a picture of your and your family in front of the jets. Tour space is limited and only 44 people can be accommodated on each date, so make your reservation soon!
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Visitors must be US residents and over the age of 12 to reserve a tour spot. Each visitor must submit a tour request form and the requested personal information prior to their tour. Follow the link below for more information.
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To sign up for a tour, visit their website here. According to their site, the May tour is already full. You'll want to move quickly to grab a spot on the June tour.

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