• 509th MOS inactivated at Whiteman

    The 509th Maintenance Group bid farewell to the 509th Maintenance Operations Squadron during an inactivation ceremony here July 15.Although the squadron is inactivating, all maintenance functions currently performed will continue and all previously assigned personnel will fall under the 509th MXG

  • Central storage warehouse provides quality service

    (Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part series about sections of the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight)Airmen need to be equipped with the right gear to accomplish the mission. That's where Airmen who work in the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron central storage

  • B-2 pilot's dream comes full circle 17 years later

    On a sunny Florida day at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., in October 1996, a young man saw a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber in flight for the first time. Jasen Hunter, who had just graduated from high school, witnessed the naming ceremony fly-by for the Air Force's newest B-2, the Spirit of Florida.

  • When it gets broken, AMXS gets fixin'

    The A-10 Thunderbolt II is an aircraft designed for battle, equipped with a wide variety of conventional munitions and a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and poor visibility

  • A galaxy far, far away...

    Even the littlest things we encounter as a child can have an effect on our lives as we grow older.Master Sgt. Kenneth Hampton, 509th Medical Group NCO-in-charge of education and training, crafts custom light sabers in his spare time."I saw "Star Wars" for the first time in theaters in the summer of

  • How victim advocates help the healing

    Guilt. Shame. Disbelief that anything like this could ever happen. For victims of sexual assault, the crime committed against them is a violation of their bodies that can never be undone.Though it is something they will carry with them for the rest of their lives, they don't need to bear the burden

  • The maintenance middle men

    With a wide variety of conventional munitions, the A-10 Thunderbolt II jet is capable of performing complex missions around the globe. The Airmen responsible for performing detailed inspections to make sure this complex jet remains air-ready are the 442nd Maintenance Squadron phase crew

  • Mission first, safety always

    Every day, humans face the challenge of avoiding mishaps, whether driving, working on the job or even going about daily life at home. Understanding the importance of safety, and implementing measures to make it a reality, are both vital components of a healthy workplace and lifestyle. One of the