• 509th MDOS offering flu vaccinations

    Every year the influenza virus results in three to five million cases of severe illness, and approximately 250,000-500,000 deaths worldwide. Here in the US, approximately 200,000 people are hospitalized each year because of the flu, and 36,000 people die annually because of the virus and its

  • Resiliency efforts strengthen positive lifestyles

    Just as the Air Force continues to enhance warfighters' capabilities, an equally powerful role for Airmen and their families is to maintain a balanced lifestyle. The Air Force Compressive Airman Fitness model encompasses four pillars: mental, social, physical and spiritual. It is a proactive

  • Embodying ‘I am Air Force Energy’

    October is Energy Action Month, the key word in that title being, "Action." We take this month to highlight the importance of energy in our daily lives, but throughout the year we, as individuals and as a Command, must be mindful of our energy actions, maintaining the mantra and this year's theme,

  • Whether past or present, deterrence is still the mission

    Whether it's the 509th Bomb Wing or the 351st Strategic Missile Wing, supporting a deterrent mission has always been part of the Whiteman mission, vision and values.When custody of Oscar-01 was passed to the 509th Bomb Wing in July 1995, it instilled Whiteman's unique capabilities in every Airman

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Boutte

    Every photograph captures a moment in time, a moment that can last a lifetime to those who see it.In the military, there are Airmen whose job is to tell the story of other service members by photographing them on the job, both stateside and on the frontlines. Staff Sgt. Alexandra Boutte, 509th Bomb

  • 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.