• It was meant to be

    Last summer, Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander at that time, decided he wanted to pay honor to the unit's heritage by naming the B-52 for a crew that served in Vietnam. The committee assigned to that task found out that they could only dedicate the aircraft to an aircrew with a

  • 509th BW Airmen receive Meritorious Unit Award

    The 509th Bomb Wing recently received recognition for outstanding achievement in direct support of combat operations when Air Combat Command officials bestowed the Meritorious Unit Award. The MUA, the services' newest unit-level award, was created in March 2004 to recognize active duty, Reserve and

  • Parenting: Military style

    Parenting is challenging. It can take patience, band aids, perseverance and stain remover. Now add military life and it can become a different playing field. "Parenting is not a spectator sport," said Tech. Sergeants, Mike and Jennifer Sherman, both of the 21st Medical Group. "It's survival of the

  • Navy Reservists practice shore security on dry land

    On July 17, 65 Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Division 13, Detachments 131 (Whiteman AFB) and 132 (Oklahoma City, Okla.), all Navy Reserve Units, departed from the Isaac Skelton III Building for the training camp designated as Camp Arrowhead, located just beyond the Whiteman AFB

  • Wingman concept apparent during Linebacker II operation

    The "wingman" concept has never been so apparent when described by a veteran who owes his freedom to Operation Linebacker II. This mission flown during the Vietnam War brought about a commradiere that people do not see anymore. "Over there we were all each other had," said Lt. Col. (Ret.) David

  • Air Force historian--a real job?

    She has a quiet demeanor--low key, unthreatening and gentle. But don't let that fool you. She is as passionate about her work as any A-type personality or creative individual or historic figure such as General George S. Patton or even Mr. Ray Charles. She is Dr. Margaret DePalma, 509th Bomb Wing