9th Bomb Wing

The 9th Bomb Wing, established in 1948, is a United States Air Force unit currently assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command. Originally activated as the 9th Bombardment Wing, it played a critical role during the Cold War, operating strategic bombers such as the B-36 Peacemaker and later the B-52 Stratofortress. Since the early 1990s, the wing has operated the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, providing the nation with a long-range, precision strike capability. Based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, the 9th Bomb Wing continues to support global deterrence and combat operations.