• B-2 with record breaking April

    The 509th Bomb Wing set a new record in the month of April for most sorties and hours flown in a single month with 20 operational B-2 Spirits. In cooperation with the 131st Bomb Wing, the B-2 flew 142 sorties for a record total 839.3 hours.The 509th Operations Group worked hand in hand with the

  • Focusing, Inspiring, Motivating and Developing Airmen

    We all know the importance of feedback. Feedback facilitates a meaningful and purposeful dialogue between supervisors and the Airmen they lead. Feedback forces supervisors to get to know their subordinates by asking deeper questions about finances, relationships and other things that can impact an

  • Demand Reduction keeps Whiteman running

    The 509th Bomb Wing Demand Reduction Program at Whiteman Air Force Base has been operating for 20 years to ensure Whiteman succeeds in keeping the community safe and the environment drug-free."We randomly test civilian and military personnel for drugs," said James Sales, 509th Bomb Wing demand

  • Leadership: dreaming, learning, becoming more

    In the words of President John Quincy Adams, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." Adams explained the essence of leadership in fewer than 20 words by stating that a leader is one who motivates others to be more than they thought they

  • Adding to the family

    When a new family member arrives, there are a multitude of different feelings ranging from love to excitement. For one Whiteman family, their multitude of love and excitement was multiplied by two.Master Sgt. Jay Scoda, 509th Maintenance Squadron special section chief, along with his wife Trina,

  • Leading by example: Master Sgt. Josef Albert

    Twelve years ago, Senior Airman Josef Albert was in Airman Leadership School learning the finer points of being a supervisor and an NCO in the world's greatest Air Force.Today, Master Sergeant Albert is commandant of Whiteman's Airman Leadership School, and was recently named Air Force Global Strike

  • The award triad: dedication, hard work and selflessness!

    Air Force Global Strike Command recently announced its 2013 Airmen of the Year, and among them was one of Whiteman's finest.Tech. Sgt. Christopher Kitts, 509th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment quality assurance, was recognized as the Global Strike NCO of the Year for his

  • 509th Bomb Wing receives Omaha Trophy

    The 509th Bomb Wing was awarded the 2013 Omaha Trophy in the Strategic Aircraft Operations category, April 28, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.This is the second time Whiteman has one this award, the title was previously held in 2006.The Omaha Trophy, sponsored by the Omaha's Strategic Command

  • SAPR down day: Combatting sexual assault

    "A year ago I had no idea that I would be standing here in front of you guys," said Robert McDaniel Sr. "This is something that our family never thought we would experience." These were the words spoken by the father of a sexual assault victim before the 5K Race for Respect at Whiteman Air Force

  • New Roll Call released: CMSAF addresses sexual assault prevention

    In his latest's Roll Call, the Air Force's senior enlisted Airman talked about having the commitment and courage to eradicate sexual assault from the Air Force.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody charged Airmen with the personal responsibility to stand up for what's right, and to look out