July 29, 2025 ROTC cadets support B-2 mission with 509 MXG Air Force ROTC cadets from various universities continued their studies in STEM during an internship with the 509th Maintenance Group’s research and engineering shop this summer at Whiteman Air Force Base.The interns actively worked alongside 509 MXG Airmen in designing and fabricating solutions for
July 15, 2025 509th CONS Airman selected for competitive Project Arc assignment Airman 1st Class Reid Richardson, a contracting specialist, assigned to the 509th Contracting Squadron, has been assigned to join Project Arc, a selective Air Force program focused on solving operational challenges through creative, cross-disciplinary solutions.
July 11, 2025 SecAF, CSAF visit Whiteman AFB following Operation Midnight Hammer Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman AFB on July 10 to commend Airmen on the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.
July 2, 2025 ‘Five in Four’ initiative expands healthcare access at Whiteman Air Force Base In a bold step toward modernizing military healthcare delivery, the 509th Medical Group at Whiteman Air Force Base has launched an innovative “Five in Four” initiative -- a flexible scheduling model designed to enhance patient access while promoting provider well-being.The initiative reimagines the
June 9, 2025 Chefs compete to improve culinary skills, readiness Scallops, tomatillos, pork loin and corn flakes were the essential elements of a cooking competition at McConnell’s Chisholm Trail Dining Facility June 4, 2025.The cooking competition is formally known as the SHEF competition, which stands for Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff. SHEF continues a
May 29, 2025 Supporting New Airmen: Wingman Guardian Connect Comes to Whiteman The Wingman Guardian Connect program has come to Whiteman.The program was developed to bolster social connections, work performance, and mental health among new Airmen and Guardians and is conducted during the First Term Enlisted Course. It helps new service members create social connections when
May 16, 2025 For Spouses, By Spouses The Spouses on Alert program was created at Whiteman Air Force Base to educate and empower military spouses to recognize signs of mental distress in their partners, understand available resources, and navigate barriers to accessing help.
May 1, 2025 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron achieves Daedalian Trophy victory The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron earned top honors at the 2024 Air Force Global Strike Command Director of Logistics Readiness Awards, sweeping multiple categories and showcasing their exceptional logistical support.The squadron was recognized with the prestigious Daedalian Major General
April 29, 2025 Whiteman AFREP achieves 11-year high in savings Whiteman AFREP has achieved an 11-year high in cost savings, generating $2.1 million in fiscal year 2024 and $1.5 million in credits so far in 2025 by repairing nonfunctional equipment.
April 22, 2025 Paving the Way: Tech. Sgt. Derick Fisher Named Eighth Air Force NCO of the Year Tech. Sgt. Derick Fisher, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement s and equipment shop section chief, was recently named the Eighth Air Force Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes his outstanding leadership, dedication, and exceptional performance over the past year.