• Spiritual fitness: A Jewish perspective

    The term "spiritual fitness" can mean something different for everyone, depending on a person's background and spiritual beliefs. For Jews, this term fits nicely with some of the words that Airmen hear every day: integrity, wingmanship and balance.Growing up in a Jewish home, I was encouraged to "do

  • When are you planning your next vacation?

    When was the last time you took a vacation? I don't mean simply using your leave and taking a day off work, but an actual chance to get away and relax?I ask this question for a few reasons. First, most people know by now that the amount of leave you can carry over at the end of the fiscal year

  • Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month

    The month of February is set aside every year as National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a time to focus on oral health education for all children.The American Dental Association (ADA) began sponsoring the event in 1949 to promote the importance of good oral health beginning at a young age.

  • JE vaccine required for all service members traveling to Korea, Japan

    The threat from Japanese encephalitis (JE) is small but real with a potential for very serious consequences. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control has recommended vaccination against JE for all Americans (2 months and older) who spend a month or more in

  • Commander's Presidents Day message

    At Whiteman we are, and must continue to be, committed to developing Airmen leaders across all levels. After all, the number one job of a leader is to grow more leaders!Inspired Airmen leaders build confidence throughout our team and enable us to not only persevere through adversity, but also to

  • Sexual assault prevention: Own it!

    When we talk about preventing the crime of sexual assault, we are talking about before the crime happens. We've all participated in sexual assault education through mass auditorium in-person programs, smaller focus group discussions and one-on-one interactions with your local Sexual Assault Response

  • The SAPR program: Providing comfort, support

    Team Whiteman's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program recently won the Air Force Global Strike Command SAPR program of the year award and now will compete at the Air Force level.The SARC team, last year's defending champion, is competing for their title by consistently working to

  • Military Saves Week

    Military Saves Week is scheduled to take place at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 23 - 28 as part of the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign.Military Saves Week is a chance for service members and their families to assess their own saving status and take financial action.During