• 509th OSS defeats 23rd FG

    The sound of basketballs bouncing off of the hardwood floor echoed throughout the Whiteman Fitness Center as the 2012 intramural basketball season tipped off Nov. 26. The season continued Nov. 27 as the 509th Operations Support Squadron took on the 23rd Fighter Group. In a back-and-forth contest,

  • NCO earns Bronze Star

    An Airman with the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron was presented the Bronze Star for meritorious service at a ceremony here Nov. 20.Tech. Sgt. James Hoskins, 509th LRS quality assurance inspector, was presented the award by Brig. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 509th Bomb Wing commander. "For what it

  • Keeping the fleet rolling

    All across base and around the flightline, Bearcats, Humvees, and patrol cars are constantly working to keep Whiteman's assets and community safe. More specifically, the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance unit keeps these vital vehicles up and on the job."We perform all the basic

  • 509th CPTS Travel Section: Helping money make the world go ‘round

    The 509th Comptroller Squadron travel pay section's mission - ensuring customers are paid accurately and on time after a TDY, PCS or deployment - is more than just "bulletin-board material" in the finance office; it is a responsibility carried out diligently on a daily basis by the dedicated

  • 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