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  • Continuing education for dependents: Why not start now?

    Tuition Assistance, the Montgomery GI Bill for Active Duty and Veterans, Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Community College of the Air Force: Dependents of service members have all become familiar with these terms.When joining the Air Force, recruiters preach the educational benefits to the incoming

  • Whiteman library: Answers for the future, knowledge of the past

    The instant patrons walk in, the newest books line the shelves to their right. Tread a little further, and the staff manning the desk welcomes them with a friendly smile.Whether for information, education or entertainment, the library offers an opportunity to experience and learn new things and get

  • Whiteman maintainers keep B-2 Spirits flying

    Since it first arrived 22 years ago, the B-2 Spirit has been unparalleled in its ability to provide precision air power, thus shaping the mission here at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to providing strategic deterrence, global power and combat support to combatant and joint force commanders...

  • The light in the darkest hour

    Every time a light turns on, microwaves are used or a refrigerator door is opened, the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical shop receives the honor of ensuring these daily uses occur without problem.The electrical crew is hard at work making sure the installation can function and Airmen enjoy

  • Building the road to success

     The sound of machinery echoes across the base as the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron dirt boys are hard at work. Their muddy hands serve as badges of honor, measuring the intense, rigorous efforts needed to ensure the roads are serviceable for Whiteman's mission. Hard work, dedication and a steadfast

  • Sporting Whiteman scouts for new talent year-round

    One of Team Whiteman's priorities as an installation is to create an environment that is healthy and fun.  Varsity sports on base provide one of many avenues through which this goal is being accomplished.Whiteman's varsity soccer team, also known as Sporting Whiteman, started up in June and is

  • 68 years of aviation dedication

    Growing up without a mother or a father and bouncing from one living situation to the next might leave a child yearning for a place to fit in and call home.But for one young man, these conditions were the beginning of a 68-year career dedicated to aviation.Amiel J. Guitz, a quality assurance

  • Security Forces: Whiteman's sword and shield

    While Airmen and their families sleep soundly, patrolmen from the 509th Security Forces Squadron stand watch around the clock, making sure Whiteman's greatest assets, such as the people and the B-2 Spirit, are safe.Armed and ready, these steadfast warriors aim to ensure every inch of the base

  • Ensuring accurate diagnosis

    Injuries and unknown ailments occur often, hindering the human body. The 509th Medical Support Squadron radiology is here to assist in diagnosing these injuries and unknown ailments with sound judgment, and reliable technique.The radiology department takes care of all the active duty, retirees,

  • Chaplain assistants: Here for all Airmen, all faiths

    Tech. Sgt. Lukas Bartels started off his Air Force career as a command post controller. After six years, he was ready for a change. He had encountered chaplain assistants before, and he knew the job involved caring for people and helping them through tough times in their lives.Inspired by senior