• The Spirit Chapel: A safe space

    Chaplains and religious affairs Airmen with the Spirit Chapel at Whiteman AFB work hand in hand to provide care to service members, civilians, and their families.

  • New commander takes reins of 509th Bomb Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler assumed command of the 509th Bomb Wing from U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl during a change of command ceremony officiated by 8th Air Force Commander U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri on June 21.

  • 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Change of Command Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Khary Davis assumes command of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron and receives the ceremonial guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Schlak, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 8, 2023. The 509th CES provides engineering, alterations and new construction, fire

  • “It is easier to just say, ‘I don’t drink.’”

    Service members are presented with many opportunities to identify drinking problems. In my experience though, a lot of us are not honest. I wish I had been honest and gotten the help I needed before my problem became bad enough to affect my career.

  • Home Away From Home

    Moving from one base to another can be a difficult process. Luckily, bases do everything they can to make this transition as smooth as possible, including providing lodging for Airmen while they are getting settled in at their new base.The Whiteman Inn is where Airmen and their families can expect

  • 509th Security Forces Squadron Police Week

    Police week is an opportunity for all service members and civilians to remember and honor fallen Defenders. The 509th SFS has planned multiple events throughout next week to allow all Airmen and their families to connect with and learn more about Air Force Defenders.

  • two Wings, One Team

    Airmen must often integrate and work together as a team to support and accomplish the U.S. Air Force’s mission to fly, fight, and win. When active duty, reserve, and National Guard components work together, it’s known as Total Force Integration.While the 442nd Fighter Wing is a reserve wing and the