• Whiteman Airmen honor POW/MIA with 24-hour run

    Team Whiteman held their annual 24-hour POW/MIA run Sept. 17 and 18, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., to pay tribute to prisoners of war and our missing brothers and sisters in arms.Every year, on the third Friday of September, our nation honors our prisoners of war and missing in action."The

  • Whiteman Airman recognized during outstanding Airman of the year ceremony

    Every year, top 12 enlisted performers, Air Force-wide, are selected based on their job performance, leadership abilities and self-improvement activities.These Airmen are honored as one of the Outstanding Airman of the Year (OAY).Senior Airman Mason Meherg, 509th Comptroller Squadron financial

  • Trials and tribulations lead to triumph

    On Aug. 16, 2011, an Airman was working with a group of U.S. Army Soldiers while deployed to Panjwaii, Afghanistan. At around seven that morning, the Airman's patrol came under fire. While defending themselves, the foot patrol proceeded into town to regroup with their main element.Before the patrol

  • The heat is on: Whiteman FSS teams compete in Iron Chef Challenge

    Six Airmen from the 509th Force Support Squadron (FSS) competed in the Global Strike Iron Chef Challenge Sept. 3, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The Global Strike Challenge is held annually to determine the best bomb and missile teams from all Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

  • B-2 deployment to Guam: Teamwork, Sorties, Success

    For nearly 30 days, Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, showcased the capabilities and mission effectiveness of the B-2 Spirit while deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.From Aug. 7 to Aug. 28, approximately 225 Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing exercised their ability to conduct B-2

  • Whiteman Warriors display the art of weapons loading during GSC

    A crew comprised of four Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing and four Airmen from the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing participated in the 2015 Global Strike Challenge (GSC), Aug. 11 and 12, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.The GSC involves several bomb and missile wings from Air

  • Emerging Worship at the Stealth Lounge

    Perhaps you have heard rumors about something "emerging." That seems to be the pace of our Air Force; something new or emerging to make life better for all. Emerging Worship at the Stealth Lounge is the new thing. On Sept. 13 our Base Chapel Protestant community will be launching a new worship