• Medical Logistics Flight facilitates the mission

    In order to provide quality medical care, technicians need the necessary equipment. That is where the 509th Medical Support Squadron's Medical Logistic Flight comes in.The Medical Logistics Flight facilitates the mission by ensuring professionals in the 509th Medical Group have the proper medicine

  • Professional Development Center: Giving Airmen power through knowledge

    "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," --Nelson Mandela.The Whiteman Professional Development Center's mission is to provide Airmen with the tools they need to obtain that weapon.There are 24 personnel available to help Airmen throughout the PDC - in the

  • Command Post never sleeps, never takes holidays off

    A military base is like a human body, with different offices fulfilling different - yet equally vital - roles, keeping the base alive and working properly.Just like the brain is constantly working to regulate and inform the rest of the body, the 509th Bomb Wing Command Post never sleeps, working

  • 509th CES Dirt Boyz: clearing a holiday path

    Picture Christmas morning - children are enjoying their gifts, friends and family are enjoying each other's company, and Mother Nature has provided a snowy winter wonderland. For many Team Whiteman members this is a cozy Christmas morning, but for the members of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron's

  • Civilian Personnel: the one-stop HR shop for civilians

    Civilians are a critical part of everyday operations across base. However, the individuals who handle employment-related issues for this vital group often tend to fly under the radar.The men and women of the 509th Force Support Squadron Civilian Personnel Section offer a "one-stop shop" service for

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. William Daniels

    In a world full of chaos and confusion, many military members seek peace through spirituality, especially during a deployment. Staff Sgt. William Daniels, 509th Bomb Wing chaplain assistant, is one such Airman. During a six-month deployment to Eskan Village in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, Daniels

  • "Safety first" or "Safety always"?

    "Safety first" is a popular phrase, often incorporated into an organization's values, but the phrase poorly defines the overall concept of safety. "Safety isn't part of a checklist; it's a core value that must be integral to all operations, missions and decisions at all times," says Staff Sgt.

  • Helping Team Whiteman enjoy the outdoors

    Winter has finally passed, it is a nice warm spring day in the spring and you want to go out on a fishing trip, but you do not have a boat. Where is the best place to rent one? The Whiteman Outdoor Recreation Center is a great option, offering most items at a 40- to 50-percent discount from rental

  • Tips to help you enjoy a worry-free vacation

    Many wait all year to enjoy a little time off to spend with family or loved ones. While planning for a holiday vacation can be fun and exciting, nothing will ruin the Christmas spirit faster than becoming a victim of crime."A vacation is a good time for relaxation and fun, but do not leave your

  • Air Force leaders issue holiday message

     Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The holiday season is a perfect time to celebrate the many blessings that we enjoy in