• Whiteman newcomers off to a ‘right start’

    Relocating to a new base can be overwhelming and a tedious process for Airmen, civilians and their families. In an effort to help members with a smooth transition, Whiteman's Airman & Family Readiness Center, and the 509th FSS military personnel section, work together to support newcomers get off to

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • Be aware! Fires can start anywhere, anytime

    A grass fire started July 28 in base housing, putting more than 850 Team Whiteman homes and families at risk. Cigarette butts were found near the fire's starting point, indicating it was started by a cigarette, according to Lt. Col. Randy Boswell, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron commander.Before

  • Driving while distracted decreases focus, increases risk

    Maintaining situational awareness behind the wheel can be a challenge, but losing focus can lead to disastrous results. Driving while distracted is one of the leading human factors attributed to traffic mishaps, yet it doesn't get nearly as much publicity as drunk driving or lack of seatbelt use.

  • Do you leave your life to maybe or definitely?

    Getting right to the point, we had two DUIs last week by members of this base. There's nothing I can say that you haven't already heard time and time again. Nevertheless, I will digress a bit. It saddens me, and others, to see careers impacted permanently for what amounted to a few hours of fun!

  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visits Whiteman

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited Whiteman, July 25 and 26, meeting with Airmen and getting a first-hand look at the B-2 mission. "The B-2 is as viable today as it was when it was brought on board 20 years ago, and it's going to be relevant 20 years from now," Chief Roy said. He

  • "Never missed a day working on an airplane"

    When Al Cox began his career as an Air Force aircraft mechanic in 1965, it wasn't exactly the way he pictured it. "I guess you could say I had to pay my dues first because I began my career washing airplanes and sweeping out hangars," laughed the T-38 crew chief. "Every week we would rotate to

  • Whiteman: Gliding through history

    In the spring of 1942, the massive buildup for World War II prompted the U.S. Army to search for a site near Sedalia, MO, as a glider training base. Among the areas considered were the state fairgrounds site and a site in neighboring Dresden. Both of these sites were rejected because of a lack of

  • GreenUp! Summertime Energy Awareness

    At certain times of the year, we experience change in seasons that are dramatic. You will see it, feel it, and pay for it. As our climate changes, temperature rises, humidity rises, and energy costs rise. As stewards for the Energy Program at Whiteman AFB, it is our goal to improve energy

  • Whiteman to begin AFNet Migration Aug. 13

    The 509th Bomb Wing is scheduled to begin migrating from the Whiteman AFB network into the Air Force Network Aug. 13, under the Air Force's Active Directory and Exchange migration.As part of the Air Force Communication community's effort to improve network connectivity, this migration will provide