• Ready, set….load

    Integrated teams from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings participated in the bomb build and load portion of Air Force Global Strike Command Global Strike Challenge here Aug. 11 and 12.The conventional load competition entails demonstrating loading procedures in accordance with technical orders (TO) in a

  • Experience Missouri firsthand with Outdoor Rec

    It's the prime season to take the family camping or even to gather fellow Airmen and plan a little rest and relaxation in the great outdoors, but members of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, don't necessarily have to wait until their vacation to enjoy these stress-reducing activities.With the right

  • Special duties: The key to career advancement

    There are an abundance of opportunities that come with being an enlisted member of the United States Air Force.Whether those prospects are sought out in pursuit of career development, improving skills or opening up options for the future, in the end, the experience gained is important to developing

  • Whiteman Airmen, B-2s maintain readiness in Guam

    About 225 Airmen and three B-2 Spirits from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed here Aug. 7 to conduct familiarization training activities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.The goal of the training is to maintain force readiness by conducting flight operations in an environment outside of the

  • Whiteman Airman recognized as outstanding Airman of the year

    Annually, Air Force officials select the service's top enlisted members to represent the enlisted force as part of the Enlisted Council. The council is comprised of the twelve recipients of the Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award, one of the top-level honors an Airman can receive.Senior Airman

  • 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

  • Upholding the Legacy

    Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander, held a series of commander's calls on July 21 and a town hall meeting July 22 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.During his presentation, Tibbets introduced his priorities and expectations, discussed accomplishments, spoke about