• Winning hearts and changing minds in Afghanistan

    Winning Hearts and Changing Minds in Afghanistan With a literacy rate of only 28 percent, Afghanistan is one of the most under educated countries in the world. Armed with this knowledge, Senior Master Sgt. Robert Hughes, deployed from the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Maj. John Matthews,

  • Air Force officials release proposed Global Strike Command candidate bases

    Air Force officials here announced Jan. 21 the possible locations for the eventual permanent home for the headquarters for Air Force Global Strike Command. Earlier this month, Air Force officials had announced the formal stand up of the Air Force Global Strike Command (Provisional). The provisional

  • Missouri native receives Air Force Scroll of Appreciation

    Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented Joe Scallorns, with the prestigious Air Force Scroll of Appreciation Jan. 17 during the B-2 Gala in Kansas City. Mr. Scallorns is a Missouri native who was president and CEO of the Farmers and Traders Bank in California, Mo. until he

  • Troops Bid Bush Farewell at Andrews Air Force Base

    The U.S. military bid farewell today to the outgoing commander in chief during a stirring and emotional departure ceremony in which he called leading men and women in uniform the highlight of his presidency. A joint service honor guard, military band and about 4,000 cheering, flag-waving fans

  • "Fathers of Stealth" visit Whiteman

    Four of the original designers of the B-2 Stealth Bomber held a "Fathers of Stealth" panel Jan. 16 to elaborate on ideas behind the development of the unique aircraft. They described the fabrication process and answer questions regarding its conception. The four "fathers" to visit Whiteman were John

  • B-2 Stealth Bike Unveiled At Whiteman AFB

    The scene was twenty years in the making. The morning sun poured into an aircraft hangar as hundreds of military personnel, civilians and family members ushered in anxiously waiting to see something special Dec. 4. Northrop Grumman would not allow the 20th Anniversary of the B-2 Stealth Bomber's

  • Congressional Silver bestowed to Team Whiteman member

    One of Whiteman's finest, Samantha Wielert, daughter of Teresa and retired Master Sgt. James Wielert, received a Silver Congressional Award Jan. 16 at the youth center for volunteering her time to various causes and activities in the Warrensburg and Whiteman AFB communities. Congressman Ike Skelton,