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  • June is Low Back Pain Prevention Month: Take the time to learn effective approaches for maintaining a healthy back

    Low back pain is one of the most common medical conditions in America, affecting 80 percent of people at some point in their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to sudden sharp pain making movement difficult. Causes can include a fall, a sports injury, a sedentary lifestyle, or lifting incorrectly. Most back pain resolves on its

  • Base housing office to host home buying seminar

    Have you ever wanted to sit down with a mortgage lender and ask questions about buying or selling a home? Do you know the difference between VA, FHA, HUD, Fannie Mae, or would like to know the difference? Should you mortgage a home for 30 or 15 years, should you consider a fixed mortgage rate over an adjustable mortgage rate? Should you refinance?

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Focus on summer driving, vehicle safety

    Motor vehicle traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for all Americans between two and 34, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Similarly, the leading cause of fatal mishaps during the 101 Critical Days of Summer continues to be off-duty private motor vehicle mishaps. These accidents were often caused by drunk

  • Water safety key for summer fun

    With summer nearly in full-swing, people are taking to the water to get relief from the seasonal high temperatures. As servicemembers and their families members enjoy the cooling pleasures of boating, fishing, water sports and visiting area lakes, it is vital they keep safety in mind. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo.,- The Air Force?s annual safety campaign, 101 Critical Days of Summer Campaign, kicks off May 23. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Graphic Illustration)

    Safety campaign kicks off May 23

    The Air Force's annual safety campaign, 101 Critical Days of Summer Campaign, kicks off May 23. "From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Air Force historically has had an increased number of off-duty injuries and fatalities," said Tech. Sgt. Mark Dulaney, 509th Bomb Wing Ground Safety professional. "It is during this time we want Airmen and their
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Capt. Michael Boswell, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, works out works out his chest by performing a cross-over at the fitness center May 7. Capt. Boswell has lost more than 50 pounds in the last two years while becoming fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephen Linch)

    Fit to fight, the path an Air Force captain took to lead by example

    Two Marines stood awe-struck at their pull-up booth as the words "I'm in the Air Force, and I'm an officer," rolled off his tongue after being pronounced the winner of a pull-up contest with 35 pull-ups. Capt. Michael Boswell, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron and an amateur bodybuilder, came in fourth place out of 11 competitors in his novice
  • Airman 1st Class Broch Travis, Multi-National Force-West intelligence operations specialist, stands on perimeter guard duty in Camp Fallujah, Iraq. Airman Travis is currently deployed from the 509th Operations Support Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., to an "in-lieu-of" position with members of the Marines, Navy and Army. (U.S. Air Force Courtey Photo)

    Warrior Airman - changing the face of the Air Force, Global War on Terrorism

    As the Global War on Terrorism rages on, the changes it has caused are irreversible. The enemy is no longer a visible target and the battlefield seems to have lost its boundaries. Today, brothers and sisters in arms from across the military services are changing the face of war, fighting side-by-side to bring freedom to those who have never known
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Meg Martin (left) defends against an "assailant" during a self defense class May 8. The self defense class was part of Spouses' Week, during which military spouses were the focus of a week's worth of activiites. (U.S. Air Force photo.Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo)

    Whiteman honors military spouses, their contributions

    They are often referred to as "my other half," "honey," and "mom" or "dad." Regardless of what name they go by, military husbands and wives have been serving their country faithfully alongside those who wear the uniform every day for decades. In honor of these heroes on the homefront, military installations worldwide celebrate Military Spouse's Day
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo.--Tech. Sgt. Kristy Earls, an Airman Leadership School instructor, poses with her son, Jackson, April 23. Sergeant Earls was recently recognized for saving the life of a young boy by performing the Heimlich maneuver. She states that as a mother she tries to always be prepared for certain situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Clark)

    Emergency response, Whiteman Airman puts life-saving skills to the test

    In his latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne highlighted the importance of the Air Force Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do; and their importance to attention to detail. "These Core Values should reflect the values we share from the moment we take our oath to support and
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Senior Airman Dilia Ayala)

    Whiteman warriors return from joint force convoy duty

    For more than seven months the roads they traveled took them from Kuwait to Iraq. Now after braving improvised explosive devices, hostile fire and the unexpected at every turn, the road has finally led home. Whiteman leadership, family members and co-workers welcomed home 14 Whiteman Warriors from 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron during a
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