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  • Sippy Cups and Your Child’s Teeth

    As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay or nursing mouth syndrome) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby's teeth to liquids, such as fruit juice, milk or formula, which all contain sugar. Dr. Rodriguez of the Whiteman Dental Clinic
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – 509th Communication Squadron over 30 basketball team accept their 1st place trophy Feb. 5. They pulled ahead in the last 5 minutes of the game to win 44 to 41. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Park)

    509th CS takes gold

  • SEDALIA, Mo. – Members of the Whiteman Honor Guard come to a halt in front of center stage before presenting the colors at the premiere entertainment showcase of the U.S. Air Force, the 2007 edition of Tops In Blue musical show entitled "The Fly By" at the Mathewson Exhibition Center at the Missouri State Fairgrounds Jan. 31. Despite the inclement weather many came to see Tops in Blue who tour worldwide each year under the auspices of the Air Force Services Agency located in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephen Linch)

    The show must go on

  • Brig. Gen Garret Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing Commander uses the elliptical machine on his quest to become Whiteman’s biggest loser. Whiteman's biggest loser will kickoff Friday, Feb. 1 with initial weigh-ins conducted Feb. 1, 4 and 8. It also has some bonuses such as prizes! A television for the grand prize winners plus a runner up prizes! Our nicest HAWC Duffle bag stuffed with every incentive item we offer, squadron recognition for the group that looses the largest percent of weight from the wing commander himself and bragging rights! There is also an information/education packet plus a HAWC Ball Cap given to everyone who registers! (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Stephen Linch)

    One star's quest to become Whiteman's Biggest Loser

  • Andersen AFB, Guam --A 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. prepares to taxi January 16, 2008. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

    Deployed bomb squadron completes seventh global power sortie

    The 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., took off late in the evening on Jan. 17 in support of a global power mission to Alaska. "A Polar lightning mission, a global power mission to Alaska, is the longest training mission we fly from Guam," said Maj. Steve Sims, 393rd EBS mission
  • Andersen AFB, Guam -- The Denver Broncos cheerleaders pose in front of a B-2 Spirit bomber after their visit with the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. January 25, 2008. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

    B-2 pilots support different kind of DV tour

    On Jan.25, pilots from the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed here with their B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., met at hanger one to support a different kind of distinguished visitor tour. That morning, 15 members of the Denver Broncos cheerleaders arrived at hanger one anxious to learn about the B-2 Spirit. "I
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Col. John Robinson, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, presents the Whiteman Spirit Award to Maj, Michael McDonald, 509th Operations Support Squadron Jan. 28 (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Candace Cutrufo)

    Whiteman Spirit Award

    Maj. Michael McDonald, 509th Operations Support Squadron, received the Whiteman Spirit Award from Col. John Robinson, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, Jan. 28. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Klintworth, 509th OSS, nominated Major Michael McDonald for the award. On Oct. 7 2007 Major McDonald noticed an individual lying on the side of Gay street in
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Senior Airman John – David Schondelmeyer, 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs, captures video footage of Capt. Joe Kenothe, 13th Bomb Squadron, during the making of an upcoming video production Jan. 28. The video will be released during an upcoming award ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephen Linch)

    Lights, camera, action

  • Shingles Vaccine for age 60 and over is here at the Medical Group’s Immunizations Clinic

    Whiteman AFB Immunizations Clinic is now offering Shingles vaccinations for all TRICARE beneficiaries that are age 60 and over. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends a one-time injection to prevent Shingles virus. Shingles, also know as Herpes Zoster, is a viral skin rash that is very painful and will often contain
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Staff Sgt. Kevin Steinke, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron, scrapes snow and ice form the guard of a brush truck to prevent the rotating brush from jamming. The 509 CES snow removal crew applies a special chemical to the surface of the taxiway and runway prior to expected snow fall to ease removal process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Joe DellaVedova)

    509ers lead the way

    The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron snow and ice removal team was recently named the 2007 Air Force Balchen/Post Award winner. The Air Force Balchen/Post award focuses on who has the best snow and ice removal program in the Air Force. "We won the Air Combat Command level award three years in a row, but the icing on the cake is this year's Air Force
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