• In the right place at the right time

    Airmen train daily to be warriors not only for global affairs, but local situations as well.When a tragic situation arises, Airmen are called upon to perform heroic deeds to ensure safety of citizens. Tragic situations are never scheduled, they just happen. For Senior Airman Cory Barrett, 509th

  • One team, one fight: a new dawn for 509th MUNS

    Commanders of the 509th and 709th Munitions Squadrons met to tear down the wall in the leadership section of their command building March 19, 2015.The demolition of the wall signified the merger of the two units. The new combined squadron will be renamed to the 509th MUNS. Renovations of the new

  • Grab the phone, not the gun

    288 -- that's the reported number of confirmed and suspected suicides involving active duty service members in 2014. 288 -- that's almost one suicide per day.If one suicide is too many, 288 is a crisis -- a crisis we can work together to deter. One simple way we can all help combat this crisis is by

  • Whiteman Key Spouse named Joan Orr Spouse of the Year

    Whether it's helping coordinate a wing 5K, raising money for local and national charities, spear-heading holiday parties, or cooking food for base residents, one Whiteman spouse has done it all.Marie Bowlin, spouse of Tech. Sgt. Eric Bowlin, 509th Munitions Squadron NCOIC of munitions

  • OPSEC and social media savvy

    Many of you may have seen in the news this past weekend that ISIS released a list containing the names, addresses, and photos of 100 current U.S. service members. The members who are on the list have already been contacted by their assigned units and they and their families are receiving support

  • Our financial status as a country, Air Force and as a wing

    I thought it would be beneficial to discuss with you some pressing topics regarding not only our great nation, but the Air Force and our wing as well.  Primarily, I want to talk with you about money:  Our financial status in my opinion as a country; as an Air Force; and as a Wing. Also, I want to

  • Tuning in with a daily forecast

    Weather is unpredictable in its nature; aircraft missions, traveling and recreational activities bend to its will. Daily decisions are made by everyone from family members to operators based on the forecast.That's why it's important to maintain a steady flow of information. The 509th Operations

  • Airfield ops never stops

    While the B-2 Spirit soars through the skies, the 509th Operations Squadron Airfield Management team scans the ground ensuring it taxis, takes off and lands safely. Supervising the airfields is a full-time job, but the airfield management team is always up to the challenge.Pilots can perform their