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  • When to call 911

    An estimated 240 million calls are made to 911 in the U.S. each year. Approximately 96 percent of the geographic U.S. is covered by some type of 911. According to the Federal Communications Commission, one-third are wireless calls. In many communities, it's one-half or more of all 911 calls

  • Honoring our Vietnam Veterans

    This week we have the honor to dedicate the B-52 static display aircraft at Whiteman's Arnold Gate to a fallen warrior, Captain Robert Morris and the crew of Ebony 02. The crew of Ebony 02 flew into the heart of North Vietnam during Operation Linebacker II and was shot down on December 26,

  • Whiteman AFB embodies Total Force Integration

    What a great time to be at Whiteman Air Force Base where our leaders' policies of Total Force and Total Force Integration are being showcased around the world. Here at Whiteman we are truly showing the world that we are a Total Force, populated with the most awesome, professional, combat-proven

  • Extended Duty Child Care program: Even better now!

    Exercise, Exercise, Exercise! We've all heard this announcement before. As an Active Duty member with children all types of thoughts run through your head. Will I be working this weekend? Will I be working 12-14 hour shifts? Who will take care of my children? These are all valid questions and with

  • "What's all this fuss about Network Security?"

    Growing up, most of us didn't have a computer. Nor did any of our neighbors, or some 90 percent of my fellow Americans. Wow has that changed! However, instead of ranting about the cliché that "technology moves so quickly," I thought I'd inject a few opinions on some interesting things (based on my

  • Oops I did it again!

    While watching a Britney Spears' video, hearing the words - Oops I did it again - is no big deal, but when you're a supervisor they get a very different reaction. It almost always signifies that someone has made a mistake, often a mistake they've made before. While the adrenaline is rushing through

  • Deterrence - A Simple Equation

    Team Whiteman's mission is simple: Deter America's enemies and always be prepared to employ combat power in overwhelming force if deterrence fails. Each one of us at Whiteman plays a major role in determining whether deterrence will be successful or whether it will fail. For deterrence to be

  • Reflections regarding Independence

    On July 4th, 1776, 56 visionaries put pen to parchment and placed their names on a document that would secure them a place in American history. The Declaration of Independence is a document which holds a special place within the hearts of each American. With this document, the signers sent a message

  • 4th of July Holiday Safety Message

    This Independence Day, we celebrate the 233d anniversary of the Continental Congress' approval of the Declaration of Independence -- the act that set the 13 American colonies on a road to national sovereignty. Our forefathers made a difference. On this 4th of July - we, as an Air Force, are busier

  • First Sergeant embraces Air Force values

    The United States Air Force Core Values; we all know them, we all use them. They are the roadmaps that guide us in our profession of arms. Many of today's Air Force programs are descended from our core values. Air Force Smart Operations is built upon excellence in all we do. We are asked daily to do