• Whiteman Air Force Base - taking care of the environment!

    Time to see the light! On Jan. 1, 2012, new energy efficient standards went into effect and incandescent light bulbs are being phased out in the United States. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 established these efficiency standards as outlined by energy.gov.New energy efficiency

  • Fulfilling a lifelong dream of flight

    For Capt. Nicola Polidor, 393rd Bomb Squadron training flight commander, and Capt. Jennie Swiechowicz, 393rd BS B-2 pilot, their dreams of flying started at a young age."I always wanted to be an astronaut," Polidor said. "It was my childhood dream, and I knew I wanted to fly Air Force planes on the

  • Spirit Gate upgrades keep Whiteman safe

    The construction project to renovate the Spirit Gate entry control point is scheduled to be complete May 17, providing Whiteman with a new, non-lethal net barrier system, additional anti-ram cables and two new inspection lanes.Currently, the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron and contractors are working

  • Full force Knob park cleanup

    In preparation for Earth Day on April 22, members of Team Whiteman took time Saturday, April 20, 2013 to participate in providing trash collection service at Knob Noster State Park.Originally, the day was set up as a "geocaching" event by Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Escobedo, 509th Maintenance

  • Training tomorrow's Defenders

    (Editor's Note: This is part two of a three-part series about Security Forces Airmen)Trained and skilled Airmen are critical to national defense, according to AFPAM 36-2241, "The Professional Development Guide."Whiteman's Defenders contribute to America's safety 24/7 and are trained by a steadfast

  • Civil Air Patrol: Inspiring tomorrow's leaders

    For more than 72 years, Civil Air Patrol has been preparing young adults for a future in emergency services, aerospace and leadership positions. Seven years after CAP was created in 1948, the organization became America's first civilian official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.

  • Load competition showcases Airmen's perfectionism

    One way Air Force Global Strike Command shows the value of superior technical and weapons system expertise is through quarterly weapons load competitions.Airmen from Whiteman's 13th and 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Units competed in the first-quarter Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 12,

  • SFS Armory - Arming the battle

    (Editor's Note: This is part one of a three-part series about Security Forces Airmen)Defenders are on the flightline protecting assets 24/7. In order to perform that mission, they need to be equipped with the necessary weapons and ammunition. That is where the 509th Security Forces Squadron armory