B-2 crashes at Andersen Published Feb. 25, 2008 HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Air Force officials here announced a B-2 Spirit crashed Feb. 23 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Two pilots from the 509th Bomb Wing from Whiteman AFB, Mo., were on board and ejected. The pilots were evaluated by medical authorities and are in good condition. There were no injuries to personnel on ground, or damage to buildings. The B-2 was one of four deployed to Andersen AFB from Whiteman AFB, Mo., as part of U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence in the Western Pacific. The B-2s were returning to Whiteman AFB after completing their rotational bomber deployment. Six B-52s from the 96th Bomb Wing in Barksdale AFB, La., recently arrived to take over for the B-2s. No munitions were on board at the time of the accident. These bomber rotations fulfill U.S. regional security obligations and demonstrate United States commitment to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific area. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber that blends low-observable technologies or stealth with a highly efficient aerodynamic design. It is capable of delivering large payloads at great range and has been employed in combat operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq. This is the first crash of a B-2. A board of officers will fully investigate the accident. A board of officers will investigate the accident. More information will be released as soon as it becomes available.