• Up and away: The 1-135th ARB deploys

    Since Whiteman is officially an Air Force base, many people often forget it is home to multiple joint-force partners. One of these is the Army's 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. This unit, which flies the Apache helicopter, maintains a high ops tempo, training constantly to support friendly

  • Hydro brake-down

    With a weight of 160,000 pounds, the B-2 Spirit can be a hard object to slow down. The 509th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic shop's mission is working on the brake system that brings the B-2 to a halt."We are in charge of maintaining all hydraulic systems on the jet," said Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Elms,

  • Lieutenant conquers Kilimanjaro

    On Feb. 14, 1st Lt. Diana Wong found herself standing atop Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, and the largest free-standing peak in the world.Just three months earlier, she had been burnt out from work and a full-time graduate school course load. After seeing a pamphlet for the

  • Whiteman marks three combat anniversaries for B-2

    In a historic coincidence, this third week of March marks not just one anniversary, but the anniversary of three separate combat engagements by the B-2 Spirit Bomber.The first occurred 14 years ago, when B-2 bombers flying from Whiteman AFB were the first manned aircraft to engage in hostilities

  • Rockin’ and rollin’ at Spouses’ Dining-In

    At the first-ever Whiteman Spouses' Dining-In held here March 16, more than 190 spouses took the opportunity to cut loose, strengthen their friendships and compete for prizes.This event, designed "by spouses for spouses" gave them the chance to experience some traditional military customs while also

  • 509th CES Sign Shop - Whiteman's third base coach

    (Editor's note: This is part three of a three-part series about the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Repair section.) "Halt!"A base police officer stops a civilian wandering past a restricted area sign. The restricted area sign helps establish boundaries on base, providing notification to

  • The Whiteman Education Center - Helping Airmen finance their future

    With the suspension of the Tuition Assistance program, Airmen across the service have been left wondering the same question - "How am I going to pay for my education?" The Whiteman Education Center's answer - "Come see us." "People that had approved TAs are going to be honored," said Darla Rush,

  • Egress integration shop – the pilot’s last line of defense

    If a mishap occurs during flight, it is vital that pilots be able to safely eject from the cockpit. The 509th Maintenance Squadron egress shop is responsible to ensure they can accomplish just that.The egress shop's mission is to handle required maintenance for all parts of the ejection seats in the