• Rowing for London

    The Air Force Global Strike Command American300 "Never Quit" Rowing Challenge began April 5 at the Whiteman Air Force Base Fitness Center. Col. Robert Spalding III, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, kicked of the monthlong challenge by rowing the first 500 meters.On March 28, 2012, Robi Powers,

  • Education opens doors

    Let me say up front there are very few things I'm as passionate about as education, whether it be an advanced degree, a vocational course, or reading a book to understand the world around you. Education opens doors and serves as a catalyst for one to improve their lot in life and grow as a person. I

  • Much obliged, Jim

    Call me obliged. Some years ago -- never mind how long precisely -- having just completed basic training at Fort Benning, Ga. and entering Alpha Company 1st Battalion 29th Infantry Regiment as a newly-minted Army mechanized infantryman, I was finally free from the academic demands of high school --

  • Hoot’s Law: You can always make things worse

    Many of us are familiar with Murphy's Law, which generally states, "What can go wrong, will go wrong." This is a great saying, as it teaches us to be prepared, have backup plans, and apply critical thinking to our proposed actions. A not so familiar adage, yet very powerful, is Hoot's Law.I was

  • From the Frontlines: Master Sgt. Stephanie Nelsen

    If a natural disaster strikes, a major accident occurs or an enemy attacks an Air Force base, it's essential to maintain full operational capability. Ensuring each base is prepared and has an emergency management plan developed is a major priority for not only Team Whiteman, but Air Force wide.

  • AFGSC to kick-off month long "Never Quit" Rowing Challenge April 5

    Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen will learn how much pull it takes to get to the Olympics when the command kicks off its month-long "Never Quit" rowing challenge scheduled here at 7 a.m. April 5. The American300 Rowing Challenge, part of a command-wide initiative to strengthen and encourage

  • Annual AFAF campaign kicks off March 26

    Whiteman AFB is scheduled to kick off the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, 'Commitment to Caring, Taking Care of our Own,' March 26 and patrons will be able to participate through May 4. This year's campaign goal is to raise $66,966, which benefits four charity affiliates: the Air Force

  • “TAP”: Helping Airmen ease the transition from military to civilian

    Life after the military can be full of unanswered questions and insecurities about what the future holds for military members and their families transitioning into the civilian workforce. Aid from the Transition Assistance Program is provided to Department of Defense service members, DoD federal

  • ‘Operation Spirit’ helps children understand deployment

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center is hosting the seventh annual Operation Spirit for school-aged children, grades K-12, April 21. "Operation Spirit, a mock deployment, increases the understanding of what the child's parent(s) experiences during deployments and increases a sense of safety and