• Tired of the thrash?

    Are you tired of the thrash--the furious pace of operations with no end in sight? Are you tired of hearing, "That's the way we've always done it"? If you have been assigned to Whiteman for any time, then probably you are. The operational tempo, exercise schedule and manning shortfalls have made it

  • Sedalia and Whiteman celebrate 20th Anniversary of the B-2

    "In 1989 Air Vehicle 1, tail number 82-1066, appropriately named Spirit of America, took off to the skies," said Col. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, during his speech at the 20th anniversary celebration of the first flight of the B-2. The event was held at State Fair Community College in

  • More than 190 members of Team Whiteman graduate

    More than 190 members of Team Whiteman graduated from the Community College of the Air Force, State Fair Community College, Park University and Webster University. A graduation ceremony was held at the Mission's End May 11 to honor the graduates. The Graduates are: Community College of the Air

  • Steps to lessen the spread of flu in the home

    When providing care to a household member who is sick with influenza, the most important ways to protect yourself and others who are not sick are to:  keep the sick person away from other people as much as possible  remind the sick person to cover their coughs, and clean their hands with

  • 509th Bomb Wing undergoes UCI

    The 509th Bomb Wing recently underwent a Unit Compliance Inspection April 26 through May 1. During the UCI, the bomb wing was graded on numerous areas of interest. Such areas include commander's items, training and program management. "I'm very proud of all the Airmen of the 509th," said Col. Robert

  • A Tale from Vietnam

    Whiteman has its share of military history as host to the only unit in the world to have detonated nuclear weapons in combat. Missile silos, photographs, hardware and old encased documents form much of this legacy. But these are hardly more valuable than people who lived history; men and women whose

  • Exchange Online Mall Partner Turns Used Electronics into Foldable Green

    Every time a new computer, MP3 player or video game hits retailers' shelves, consumers inevitably pitch older "versions" into "junk drawers," or worse yet trash cans, often never to be thought of again. While the Exchanges' electronic stores continue to be the destination for the updated gadgets,

  • 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund Helps Whiteman Airman

    As 2009's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins, many Whiteman Airmen donating to the program already know why it is such a valuable campaign. One such Airman is Airman 1st Class Joseph Stroud, 509th Medical Group, who was in need and received an interest-free loan from one of the campaign's

  • "Fathers of Stealth" visit Whiteman

    Four of the original designers of the B-2 Stealth Bomber held a "Fathers of Stealth" panel Jan. 16 to elaborate on ideas behind the development of the unique aircraft. They described the fabrication process and answer questions regarding its conception. The four "fathers" to visit Whiteman were John