The 509th Bomb Wing is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Force Global Strike Command, Eighth Air Force. It is stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
B-2A Spirit returns from a mission as part of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn
FB-111A dropping Mark 82 practice bombs during a training mission over Nomans Land
509th BW B-2A being prepared for Operation Odyssey Dawn
Air Force Global Strike Command
The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is a Major Command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. AFGSC provides combat-ready forces to conduct strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike operations in support of combatant commanders. Air Force Global Strike Command is the Air Force's service component to the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).
Secretary of the United States Air Force Michael Donley discusses the creation of the Global Strike Command
Air Force Global Strike Command headquarters is based at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana
A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2A Spirit
Gen Thomas A. Bussiere (right) assumes command of AFGSC on 7 December 2022.