• FTAC: Helping Airmen adapt to Whiteman AFB

    "Room, 'tench hut!"A classroom full of Airmen rapidly snaps to attention as the base commander walks in to greet the young, frightened and nervous group of newcomers.With only eight weeks of basic training and the basic skill sets learned in tech school under their belts, these new Airmen know very

  • From The Frontlines: Tech. Sgt. Joshua Stonestreet

    When an Airman deploys, there are many adjustments to make.For Tech. Sgt. Joshua Stonestreet, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, he had to adjust to a completely different military culture.Stonestreet was deployed from October 2011 to April 2012 with a United

  • Three-peat! AMXS continues flag football reign

    The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has done what no NFL team has ever done! On Nov. 13, AMXS won the Flag Football championship for the third straight year, defeating the 509th Force Support Squadron 24-16.Both teams entered the championship match sparked with high intensity and passion. Aaron

  • "OPERATION QUARTERS WATCH:" A worry-free vacation begins with preparation

    As families begin to make holiday travel plans, one item of concern is leaving your home unattended.However, the 509th Security Forces Squadron offers base housing residents a unique service called Operation Quarters Watch.Base residents who enroll in Operations Quarters Watch will have their homes

  • From the Frontlines: Dr. (Maj.) Christopher Wilhelm

    With a mission to win hearts and minds through pediatrics, Dr. (Maj). Christopher Wilhelm deployed from the 509th Medical Operations Squadron to Afghanistan from Dec. 2011 to June 2012.Dr. Wilhelm was a key member of his deployed medical team, and treated and saved the lives of many severely injured

  • Senior leaders issue holiday safety message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" on Nov. 5. As part of this year's Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign, "Safe-n-Sound," the Air Force's