• GreenUp Whiteman! October is Energy Action Month

    October is Energy Action Month, a time dedicated to encourage energy awareness and turn that awareness into action. The Air Force theme this year is "Power the Force. Fuel the Fight - I am Air Force Energy" and focuses on the role Airmen play in energy conservation.In an effort to continue working

  • Your oath, your duty - Go vote!

    "I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same ..." As service members we all share many bonds, but one particular universal bond is the

  • 509th SFS: Going for it all at Global Strike Challenge

    "We wouldn't go if we didn't expect to win!" These words were spoken by 2nd Lt. Anthony Loden, 509th Security Forces Squadron, days before he and his team headed out to Camp Guernsey, Wyo., for the security forces' portion of the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Challenge. This year's seven-member team

  • AFGSC Challenge: Personal experiences from bomber ops team

    After taking home the second place trophy from last year's Bomber Operations portion of the Global Strike Challenge, pilots from Team Whiteman hope to bring home the first place trophy this year.Team Whiteman competed in the GSC in June, and will find out the results during the GSC Symposium this

  • 509th MXG takes on AFGSC challenge

    "Professionalism."This word was heard repeatedly from the evaluators during the 509th Maintenance Group Air Force Global Strike Command challenge; a testament to the way the team handles business."The challenge went great," said Master Sgt. Gabriel Flagg, 509th MXG Global Strike Challenge team lead.

  • Whiteman presents the 709th MUNS Global Strike Challenge team

    Munitions systems Airmen are trained to inspect assemble and transport munitions on a daily basis, and this year the 709th Munitions Team will have an opportunity to showcase their skills during the Air Force Global Strike challenge. The 709th Munitions Team said they are "supremely confident in

  • Chaplain, Team Whiteman participate in AF Marathon

    Running has been something Capt. Kevin Hostettler has always enjoyed, but just over a year ago he decided to take it to the next level. Now after countless 5K runs and half-marathons, the 509th Bomb Wing chaplain took on his latest challenge Sept. 15 -- running the Air Force Marathon for the second

  • September is Recovery Month

    September is National Recovery Month, an observance designed to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders.Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Recovery Month helps spread the positive message

  • 509th MUNS Airman nominated for GEICO Military Service Award

    Each year GEICO recognizes enlisted service members of the Armed Forces for their valuable and lasting contributions in the three specific areas of endeavor. This year, one of Whiteman's own, Staff Sgt. Devin Giles, 509th Munitions Squadron Verification and Checkout Equipment Team Chief, was

  • Weather Flight: keeping an eye on the horizon

    Whether hot or cold; wet or dry; calm or stormy; clear or cloudy, the 509th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight team supports the mission, and ensures the safety of Team Whiteman by protecting personnel and assets at all times. The weather flight team creates tailored forecasts to ensure the