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  • Physical Therapy helps rehabilitate patients

    The inner workings of the human body consist of a physical atlas designed to work together to give people life. The cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, skeletal and respiratory systems are complex and can be unpredictable. When a body's map experiences a road block, certain systems can require

  • Local teacher up for Presidential award

    The 55-pound fourth grader's face illuminated with happiness when she saw she was able to pick up a 265-pound, 6-foot 3-inch man. That day, Perry Dunkeson's fourth grade science class learned about levers and other simple machines and how to use them.Mr. Dunkeson has been perfecting his teaching

  • Whiteman Airman competes in figure competitions

    Standing at 5'6" with a petit frame, Staff Sgt. Heidi Wacker can be described as just another thin girl. What many people don't know is that she's a figure competitor. Fitness and figure competition is a class of physique-exhibition events for women; while similar to female body building; it

  • 19th MUNS: Managing the munitions mission

    An Air Force Materiel Command unit, performing a critical mission for the 509th Bomb Wing officially stood up here more than a year ago, but thanks to seamless operations, many Whiteman Airmen may not understand the squadron's impact. The 19th Munitions Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 498th

  • Community council shows membership support

    For more than 20 years, Whiteman has been building and maintaining relationships within 18 surrounding communities through a community relations program called the Base Community Council. "This council consists of representatives from the local area and is chartered to support Air Force Global

  • From the Frontlines: UT1 Micheal Damato

    "What stood out most was the effort made by a group of Sailors from different Navy commands, different Navy jobs, Reserve and Active Duty. They were asked to integrate into the Army culture and perform one of the most important missions in Iraq. This mission was 24-7 where our guard force stood

  • A&FRC offers holiday budgeting tips

    During the holiday season, many retailers try to lure in customers by playing holiday music, displaying decorations, and spraying stores with scents that will trigger the holiday spirit, making customers more likely to spend their hard-earned money. Helping Airmen not fall into a spending craze is

  • From the Frontlines Staff Sgt. Marquita Glover

    Sitting behind her tidy desk inside a small, dark lit office with a phone in one hand and a pen in the other, the clean-cut Airman displayed professionalism as she carried herself with pride. Her crisp uniform displayed her nametag "Glover" on the right side pocket and her sleeves showcased four

  • Mortuary Affairs bring honor to families

    A team of committed servicemembers here ensures Airmen receive the honor, respect and dignity they deserve when they pass away.The job of Air Force Global Strike Command mortuary affairs members is to carry the burden of dealing with the details of the funeral, allowing the family to grieve."It's

  • Base PDC provides leadership, supervisory skills to Airmen

    The Whiteman Professional Development Center offers classes to assist Airmen who want to enhance their professional education and prepare to be better supervisors and leaders.The PDC provides Professional Enhancement Courses to augment and reinforce skills taught in basic military training,