• From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Anthony A. Dasilva

    His damp hand clenches the analog of the remote. The sweat dripping off his forehead isn't from the heat ... it's his first time dismantling a live explosive. He has his life, and his teams' lives, in his hands. Senior Airman Anthony A. Dasilva, 509th Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance

  • 205 Whiteman members earn degrees

    Congratulations are in order for 205 base members who recently received degrees from the Community College of the Air Force, State Fair Community College, Park University and Webster University. The graduation ceremony was held at Mission's End May 17. The following Whiteman members graduated this

  • Get Hip to HIPAA

    Whether you access your health care through Tri-Care or a private health insurance plan, you've probably had to sign a HIPAA form every time you filled out paperwork at your doctor's office. Do you know why? What exactly is HIPAA, and what does it mean for you? HIPAA is shorthand for the Health

  • DRMO processing procedures

    The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office reminds all base members of the proper disposal procedures for government property. Government funds are being lost every time someone incorrectly disposes of government products according to Mrs. Sandra Vance, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron

  • Operation Spirit: Children in 'The Sandbox'

    The Airmen stood in line, bags in hand, 8 a.m. April 24, 2010, at the Whiteman Deployment Center. They were waiting to receive their deployment orders and with it, what to expect in the near future.These "Airmen," ranging from pre-school- to middle-school-age children, were part of Operation Spirit.

  • Trash to cash: Recycling center helps environment, funds base projects

    As the Air Force continues its eco-friendly trend with greener fuel and power, the Whiteman Recycling Center provides an alternative to throwing trash to the curb.Located at the corner of 3rd Street and McConnell Ave. on base, the recycling center has more than 20 bins for people to drop off their

  • Spirit Café: Young adults' playground

    Nestled in the back of the Whiteman Community Center is an area perfect for Airmen looking for a spot to stay entertained, to meet new people, and to enjoy home-cooked meals.The Spirit Café hosts a wide variety of activities, ranging from board games to electronic entertainment. More than a dozen

  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Five-year review completed at Whiteman

    The U.S. Air Force conducted the first five-year review for Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) for sites on Base where contamination has the potential to affect human health. These sites were fully investigated and remediated to address the contamination about five years ago. The five-year review was

  • Dedicated professionals serving the warfighter

    The 509th Bomb Wing is the tip of the B-2 spear. A vast infrastructure stands behind the 509th, working to make the B-2 more lethal, more stealthy, and more reliable. One of the final steps in that process is operational testing conducted by the 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron.The 72nd TES is one

  • Whiteman Airmen suit up for CBRN challenge

    The 509th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering and 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management flights participated in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear challenge, here, March 15, 2010 through March 18, 2010.Air Force Global Strike Command sent a team of contractors to