Morning Wire Inside the Cockpit of Operation Midnight Hammer
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Sep 28, 2025 Mary Margaret Olohan, a Daily Wire White House correspondent, takes listeners behind the scenes of the B-2 bomber's Operation Midnight Hammer. She vividly recounts her visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, revealing encounters with the stealth bombers and the intense security protocols in place. Olohan discusses the complexity of the 37-hour mission, midair refueling, and the emotional reunions of crews with their families afterward. Her insights showcase the professionalism and dedication of service members, leaving listeners inspired by their readiness.
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Visiting Whiteman Air Force Base
- Mary Margaret Olohan described visiting Whiteman AFB and seeing hangars full of B-2 stealth bombers up close.
- She recalled chills watching the planes roll out and meeting pilots and leaders on the base.
Inside The B-2 Cockpit
- Olohan climbed into a B-2 and saw crew areas, manual release buttons, and the seats where pilots can sleep.
- She watched how 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs are loaded onto the planes.
Refueling Is The Mission Backbone
- The 37-hour Operation Midnight Hammer required six aerial refuelings to complete the mission.
- Midair refueling is technically demanding and crucial to long-range bomber missions.