• B-2s arrive at RAF Fairford to train, exercise capability

    Two B-2 Spirit flew to the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) area of operations June 8 to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region.During this short-term deployment, the multi-role heavy bombers will conduct training flights in the USEUCOM area of operations, providing

  • Constant Vigilance confirms global deterrence capabilities

    Team Whiteman participated in a command-wide training event that confirmed the base's ability to support its conventional and nuclear missions May 12-20.Constant Vigilance 14 is an annual Air Force Global Strike Command training event designed to train and assess the command's ability to support its

  • 1-135th ARB wins Outstanding Army Aviation Reserve Unit of the Year

    The 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB) was recognized as the Outstanding Army Aviation Reserve Unit of the year by the Army Aviation Association of America. The battalion accomplished a benchmark year completing two extremely significant training events and deploying to Regional Command

  • Secretary of the Air Force visits Team Whiteman

    The Secretary of the Air Force interacted with Airmen and shared her top priorities for the future of the Air Force during her first visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 29, 2014.The 23rd Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Team Whiteman to learn about the B-2 and overall

  • Under the scope with the medical lab

    Disease, illnesses and ailments plague Airmen every day, which can become a hindrance to the mission. Battling these issues is a 24/7 job for the 509th Medical Support Squadron's medical laboratory team. The team provides diagnostic support for the clinic by running tests on blood or urine samples

  • Recycling: More money brings renovation

    Recycling is good! No really it's great!It contributes to many different elements around the base.Thanks to the 509th Force Support Squadron recycling center, the base has a rubber track, batting cages and restrooms at the baseball fields.When Whiteman Air Force Base recycles it makes a huge

  • Inspection for perfection

    The human eye can see many things, but it cannot see everything. This is why Whiteman Air Force Base employs the 509th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection shop.The NDI shop uses a variety of methods to check the structural integrity of an aircraft and to find discrepancies not obvious to

  • Don't stand in someone else's shadow

    Walking around base, you will see several first sergeants, but have you noticed this one in particular? He is five feet, seven inches tall, with a Mr. Clean appearance and a presence that lights up a room.No matter the rank, he snaps to attention, arms straight down the seam of his pants, heels

  • A first sergeant's job is never done

    Whenever an Airman needs help with their personal well-being or requires counseling or guidance for not living up to the core values, they come to the person with the diamond on his or her chevrons. Master Sgt. Trapper Otto, 509th Security Forces Squadron's first sergeant, is one of these "diamond