• CAS, 'the Hog,' and the reservist

    To prepare for our recent ORI, I wrote an article describing the 442nd Fighter Wing and the A-10 Warthog's purpose. I described a sign located on the life support door at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. The sign states, "It's all about the 19-year-old with a rifle - everything else is just support." I

  • U.S. seeks to counter enemy's 'weapon of choice'

    Defense Department officials here said Oct. 29 that they expect U.S. forces in Afghanistan to continue to be targeted by improvised explosive devices -- which have claimed more lives there than any other weapon -- while it seeks ways to counter the threat. As President Barack Obama and his advisers

  • Veterans Affairs secretary announces new gravesite locator

    The secretary of Veterans Affairs announced Oct. 16 here that the Department of Veterans Affairs has made the gravesites of more than 6.7 million veterans easier to locate using handheld devices with Internet capability, such as "smart phones." "This innovative program continues VA's commitment to

  • Five-year review being conducted at Whiteman

    The U.S. Air Force is conducting the first five-year review for Whiteman Air Force Base. The five-year review will be conducted for environmentally contaminated sites located on Whiteman AFB where contamination has been investigated and remediated. Some contamination may remain in place but it has

  • Survivor: Military spouse redefines the meaning

    The word "survivor" is often attached to many groups of people. Specifically in the military, survivor often refers to servicemembers returning from deployments to hostile territories. Not all survivors wear the military uniform, instead, they are the family members left behind. Tish Evans, wife of

  • Whiteman disease containment plan released

    Brig. Gen. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, recently signed into effect Whiteman AFB's Disease Containment Plan.The plan outlines procedures that will be put into action in the event of a range of disasters, from a chemical attack, to a viral outbreak , such as H1N1. "The installation

  • Executive Order bans texting while driving for federal employees

    In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly three million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text

  • October is Energy Awareness Month

    Whiteman is engaged in an energy battle. With October being Energy Conservation Month, all members of Whiteman need to consider how they are assisting in the war to conserve energy. The base is committed to reducing energy consumption and reducing energy intensity by three percent annually through

  • Where do you fit in the "Mission Puzzle"?

    At one time or another, we have all put together a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece a different shape and series of colors or parts of a picture. Our mission here at Whiteman is similar to a puzzle, only it's a lot more complex. Alone, each piece is simple and unique, having its own specific place within