• Burn victim returns as vocal grilling safety ally

    (Editor's note: If you have more questions about fire/grilling safety, please call the Whiteman Fire Emergency Services fire prevention section. Call Paul Williams at (660) 687-6083 or Tim Robinson (660) 687-6080.)Hannah Storm's speedy return to TV just weeks after suffering burns from a propane gas

  • 54 Whiteman Warriors selected for promotion to master sergeant

    The following 54 technical sergeants were chosen for promotion to master sergeant. The 3,841 selected Air Force-wide represent 18.71 percent of the 20,528 eligible. The average score for those selected was 350.21. Selectees' average time in grade is 4.38 years and time in service is 15.27. The

  • Eat right and fat will take flight

     (Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about the 509th Medical Operations Squadron Health and Wellness Center and their highlighting of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.)Changing bad eating habits can lead to overall better health, but, for some, getting to the heart of the

  • Lending a helping hand

    With a mission to provide life-saving blood to patients in times of crisis and disasters, the American Red Cross is the largest supplier blood in the U.S.Airmen, civilians and dependents alike contributed to that vital mission by participating in a blood drive sponsored by Red Cross at Whiteman Air

  • Honoring Whiteman's namesake

    It was a life that began simply on a farm in Missouri and ended tragically on a Sunday morning in Hawaii. On Dec. 7, 1941, 2nd Lt. George Whiteman had just lifted off in his P-40B Warhawk to fight back against the Japanese invasion of Oahu when enemy gunfire hit his cockpit, wounding him and

  • "Checking inn" with lodging

    There is a fresh scent in the air, a welcome mat to greet visitors, and friendly smiles behind the front desk to greet guests and make them feel at home. This is the atmosphere of the Whiteman Inn here on base.Like many hotels, the staff of the Whiteman Inn comprises receptionists, accountants,

  • Reapers past, present celebrate heritage

    For more than 100 years, the 13th Bomb Squadron has flown in combat: World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Global War on Terror.On May 10, our unit hosted three former "Reapers" during the annual heritage day for the presentation of a shadow box to the unit. The day was packed with

  • Roasting the competition: Whiteman dining facilities named best in Air Force

    It is the pinnacle of Air Force food services, literally the shining proof that a base's dining facilities have beaten out all competition to be named the best. It is the John L. Hennessy Trophy.This year, the 509th Force Support Squadron food services flight nabbed this top honor, beating out other