• The line is ready ... fire!

    Instructors at the Whiteman Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Shop provide more than just firearms training for Airmen."We provide offensive and defensive life-saving skills for Airmen deploying down-range and Airmen required to carry weapons here," said Staff Sgt. John Williams, 509th Security

  • Paying tribute to 'Old Glory'

    She was there when George Washington first crossed the Delaware. She was raised when the devastation of Sept. 11, 2001 change American lives forever. She covers the coffins of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and stands watch over the graves of U.S. war veterans. She is the American

  • AR shop provides heavy maintenance for B-2 Spirit

    Even with its advanced technology, many back-up systems, skilled maintainers and other goodies that no one can talk about, the B-2 can still break hard.When it comes to something more than routine maintenance, the crew chiefs of the 509th Maintenance Squadron Aero Repair Shop step up to the

  • 'Military Saves' - Start small, think big

    Being debt free often sparks an interest in the minds of most people, but the road to a higher credit score often leaves them unsure of which direction to follow. In order to help, the community readiness consultants from the Airman & Family Readiness Center will be at the Base Exchange, Feb. 22

  • Whiteman Airmen's Council under new leadership

    The Whiteman Airmen's Council, an organization that exists to encourage and assist the professional development of Airmen, recently saw a change in leadership. Airman 1st Class Artem Kukharev, 509th Communications Squadron, took the reins in January, with plans to redirect the way the council

  • Finishing touches

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE-Mo., -- Putting the finishing touches on the newly painted Air Force Global Strike Command patch, Senior Airman Brian Neeley, 509th Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance and low-observable technician, takes a moment to examine the result of more than 30 man-hours worth

  • Air Force, A great way of life

    Wow, what an opportunity! Stationed at Whiteman for 17 years (yes, that's accurate) and I was finally asked to write an article for the Warrior. I truly do view this as an opportunity, one to share my story of this wonderful experience we call the Air Force and to offer some advice on opportunities,

  • Kickin' Butts

    It is the time of year when many Airmen around the 442nd Fighter Wing are making New Year's resolutions, and quitting smoking could be a priority for many of them. I started smoking in 1991 while deployed with the Army to Operation Desert Storm. A fellow soldier was always lighting up and out of

  • Whiteman Tax Office to open Jan. 19

    Tax season is here again. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is available to help taxpayers prepare their 2009 Federal and State tax returns. For those Team Whiteman members who need their taxes done, the Whiteman Tax Office will be open for business beginning Jan. 19, 2010, Monday through Friday, 8

  • 76 Whiteman members earn degree

    Congratulations are in order for seventy-six base members who recently received their degrees from the Community College of the Air Force, Park University and Webster University. The following Whiteman members graduated this fall:Community College of the Air ForceDaniel Abrams, Avionics Systems