• 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

  • Your NAF support enables new bowling center

    Many members of Team Whiteman may not be familiar with the way Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) influence base programs, events and facilities.  In fact we all play a direct role in raising funds that are used by the wing to purchase items that improve the Whiteman community each time we utilize Force

  • The AtHoc system: Keeping you in the loop

    Living on or near an installation where inclement weather can develop quickly means base closures, or late reporting can become a common occurrence. Take the unpredictability of those and add to it the chance of an on base emergency or a similar unplanned threat to the installation.In the event that

  • Survivors quilt: Built for comfort

    As you all may remember from years past, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.This year, in an attempt to further personalize the issue of sexual assault, some victim advocates and members of the community are putting together a survivors quilt.The purpose of the quilt is to give survivors of

  • Whiteman firearm storage, transporting procedures

    Airmen and their families are valuable assets to the mission and must not be put in harm's way.Adhering to weapon procedures maintains safety and the well-being of everyone on the installation. It's important for Team Whiteman to know the specific guidelines for firearm registration and

  • Anything is possible: A new "Gage" on life

    One of Team Whiteman's priorities is to grow Airman leaders. Taking high schoolers who are interested in the Air Force and providing mentorship is one way of doing that.Morgan Hildebrand, 509th Bomb Wing secretary, has taken a young teenager under her wing to help mold him into a prospective

  • The link between healthy teeth and a healthy heart

    Research suggests there is a link between healthy gums, healthy teeth and a healthy heart.Daily flossing and good oral hygiene help promote healthy teeth and gums, which in turn can help fight heart disease. Without proper oral hygiene, including daily flossing, your oral cavity begins accumulating