• When rains threaten, OSS gets steppin'

    "Live safety, 24/7."That is the one constant motto for the Airmen of the 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management team. One part of keeping the airfield safe includes stepping out during rainstorms to take a survey of rainwater that has settled on various locations inside the

  • Latin Night offers Airmen a unique opportunity

    A young Airman sits alone in his room on a Saturday night, eating chips and drinking pop, searching for a show to watch on Netflix. He wants to go out and do something, but he does not know what to do.To avoid situations like this one, volunteers from various agencies on base have collaborated to

  • Home on the range...

    The newly renovated Whiteman Skeet and Trap Range, equipped with new solar-powered targets, is now open to Whiteman Airmen and their families. Located next to the Royal Oaks Golf Course, the range provides a place for skeet and trap enthusiasts to practice their sport, and employs several different

  • The warrior’s way

    (Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part series about Armed Forces members involved with mixed martial arts)By day, he's on the flightline turning wrenches on B-2 Spirits, enabling them to maneuver in and out of enemy territory unnoticed when called upon by her leaders. By night, he's on the

  • Turning the page of possibility

    In a day and age dominated by digital entertainment, it is easy to forget about libraries. But here at Whiteman, the library is still a valuable tool that has proved its ability to keep up with changing times."The library has a trifold mission of mission support, education and quality of life," said

  • Emergency Management: Whiteman's warning for danger

    Tornadoes, bomb threats, aircraft mishaps-- no matter the situation, the Whiteman Emergency Management team is always ready to help alert base personnel.The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management team contributes to the Whiteman mission by handling any bomb threats, mishaps or any other

  • Providing COMSEC around the globe

    Many service members have gone on deployments to the Middle East. Others have deployed to countries in Africa and South America.For Senior Airman Kenneth Scott, 509th Operations Support Squadron combat crew communications technician, his deployment took him across the Pacific Ocean to Anderson Air

  • Ambulance services - always on call

    Every day across the world, first responders react to medical emergencies, and are able to save hundreds, even thousands, of lives. This devotion to providing life-saving medical care is why the members of the 509th Medical Operations Squadron ambulance services are always prepared to handle any

  • Out with the old, in with the new

    Airmen are constantly updating aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit as the years go by to enhance or replace parts that are worn out. Computer research engineers are one group of these Airmen working behind the scenes to bring to life new ideas that will improve the most feared weapon system on the