• Responder demystifies calling military crisis line for help

    When someone is in crisis and feeling despondent, reaching out for help is a stronger step to take than doing nothing, which can lead to a worsening state, a Military Crisis Line responder told American Forces Press Service Sept. 9.Tricia Lucchesi said she encourages service members, families,

  • Same-sex spouse benefits enrollment now available

    (Editor's note: Most information in this article came from http://www.dover.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=12336119. Some parts have been changed to reflect local information.)Effective Sept. 3, 2013, same-sex spouses of Service members stationed at Whiteman are allowed to apply for spousal and family

  • Cyclists represent Whiteman during RAGBRAI

    In late July, 15 cyclists from Whiteman joined other riders from across the Air Force for the oldest and largest recognized non-competitive bicycle ride in the nation.The Registers Annual Bicycle Ride across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, draws tens of thousands riders annually from across the world, and serves

  • New changes to TA qualifications

    The Air Force has modified the Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program for fiscal year (FY) 14 to ensure its continuation despite the constraints of anticipated smaller budgets.While the military TA rates for FY14 remain unchanged and eligible Airmen will be able to receive $4,500 total this fiscal

  • Lead overexposure concern in the local area

    When people hear of lead overexposure, most think of children exposed to contaminated toys and old paint. Some people may also think of industrial workers who handle hazardous chemicals. However, a potential lead poisoning threat also exists in some of the hobbies we enjoy. One hobby, in particular,

  • Find your real-life Cinderella story

    In Disney's "Cinderella," the main character struggles with finding a dress to wear to the Prince's ball, ultimately relying on the help of a fairy godmother to outfit her with a magical gown and glass slippers.Cinderella gets her happy ending, but what about the women in real-life who do not have a

  • Aircraft part store aids the mission

    (Editor's note: This is part three of a three-part series about sections of the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight)As B-2 Spirits are flown around the world as part of strategic deterrence and global strike operations, a small group of Airmen work in a warehouse,