• To will, or not to will?

    During the 131st Bomb Wing's annual training week, I had the opportunity to visit with Lt. Col. Jason Klumb, 131st Bomb Wing staff judge advocate, and Master Sgt. Erika McFarlane, the unit's superintendent, to discuss what services the JAG office provides. While the legal office provides counsel to

  • Airsave vest provides peace of mind to aircrew

    Just like computer programmers upgrade their technology to make processes more efficient, the Air Force upgrades flight equipment to ease daily procedures and save time, effort and expense.The 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield flight equipment shop recently received two brand-new Airsave

  • Load crews battle for bragging rights

    There is no room for error.Every step and every hand movement made by the crews loading munitions onto B-2 Spirit stealth bombers is deliberate and steady, and every thought must focus on what to do next.When B-2s are called upon to provide a rapid, forceful response, Air Force officials know they

  • President Obama touches down at Whiteman

    President Barack Obama touched down at Whiteman Air Force Base July 24, 2013, on his way to give a speech at the University of Central Missouri in nearby Warrensburg.Once he stepped off Air Force One, Obama greeted 509th Bomb Wing leadership before greeting more than 50 Whiteman warriors who are

  • Are your kids ready for school?

    Where has summer gone? Is it already time to get ready to go back to school? The answer is "yes." Unfortunately, the upcoming school season is upon us! That being said, you may need to add Immunizations to your checklist of things to do as a new school year will be here before we know it. Parents

  • Whiteman vet clinic cares for furry friends

    When Airmen or their family members get sick, they know to go to the base clinic for care, but what about their pets? Nowadays, cats and dogs are seen as another member of the family who requires care as well.That's where the Whiteman Veterinary Clinic comes into play.Ran by one doctor, one military

  • Youth Center: Providing peace of mind

    During the summer when kids are out of school, it can be a hard time finding a place for them to go where they can be looked after while their parents are at work.One option for military parents would be the Whiteman Youth Center."We provide school age care which is for youths 5-12 years old," said

  • The Dirt Boyz are in the trenches

    As dirt is being kicked up into the air, sounds of heavy machinery fills the air as roads are being graded and crushed concrete is being moved.Roads are the main traveling source for any vehicle transportation, but when they are rugged, it makes it difficult to travel and reach the intended