• 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

  • On the watch around the clock

    Despite the ease with which they carry themselves and the cool, calm and collected attitude they display to the public, pilots have one of the most intense jobs in the world - flying multi-million dollar aircraft to their destination.  Part of being a pilot is possessing excellent vision, but even

  • A dream becomes a reality

    Senior Airman Nia Newton is one of those Airmen who strives to accomplish any goals that she sets for herself. One of those goals has always been to use her vocal talents on the job. Recently, that goal became a reality, as Newton was chosen to fill one of only 32 positions on the 2013 Tops in Blue

  • For the love of rugby

    "Bring the heat, bring the pain." These demands from the captain of the Kansas City Blues Rugby Club set off another no-holds-barred match of colliding bodies, shouted expletives and bloody injuries. This sport, played worldwide by men hell-bent on barreling through any opponent who dares get in

  • Spirit Auto: Going the distance

    "Car problems are awesome," said no one ever. While vehicle trouble is inevitable, many find it challenging to be without their own transportation. When these troubles leave Airmen without their own wheels, getting to and from work and tackling daily errands can become an issue. Fortunately, the

  • Firefighter brings positive attitude

    Houses catch on fire, vehicles collide, carbon dioxide detectors begin to warble...No matter what the emergency, Tech. Sgt. Cory McGee of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services and the rest of the Whiteman Fire Department are always prepared to take it on.Being a firefighter can

  • Naval reservists train in America's heartland

    Far from any shoreline, settled in the Midwest, the U.S. Navy's Coastal Riverine Squadron 11 is anchored in America's heartland. More than 70 Sailors, consisting primarily of security specialists and various others career fields, gather at Whiteman monthly to accomplish unit readiness and mission