• Whiteman Airman shares experience at president's home

    President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted a White House tribute to Iraq War veterans and their families Feb. 29, 2012, to honor them for their service, sacrifice and commitment to the nation.Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta,

  • Whiteman AFB dedicated to energy initiatives

    Not a day goes by when we don't rely on energy. It is nearly impossible not to use energy as part of our daily life; however, it is possible to limit the amount we consume. While Whiteman AFB is seeing substantial growth, it is not stopping Jack Allen, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron energy base

  • Balance; learning to prioritize

    Balance: a fairly basic word that we're all familiar with, but how many appropriately apply it to their life? I'd like to offer a couple methods toward achieving and maintaining balance in your work and at home. The first is to determine what is important and what is urgent.We are all faced with

  • Am I worthy?

    Did you ever have a grandparent, parent or an old chief tell you how easy you have it? The old adage, "When I was your age I walked to school barefoot in the snow, uphill, both ways."While this is a slight exaggeration it does make me think about the Airmen who have come before me and the burdens

  • 509th BW validated by record-breaking NSI

    The men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing continue to set the bar high when it comes to the Air Force Chief of Staff's highest priority--continuing to strengthen the nuclear enterprise. The 509th BW successfully completed a nine-day Nuclear Surety Inspection, a detailed assessment designed to

  • Exercise increases Airmen's response and readiness

    While the unpredictable shootings of the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre and the 2009 Fort Hood, Texas,mass shooting grew from a security threat to a tragedy, many were left wondering how they could have responded.To help this Air Force Global Strike Command base prepare for real-world active shooter

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Shawn Watters

    The anatomy of an aircraft system contains miles of wire, thousands of sensors, hundreds of dials, indicators and many switches.Senior Airman Shawn Watters, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental systems technician, is currently serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan,

  • WARNING: Tornado season is approaching

    Tornados are known to be some of Mother Nature's most destructive natural disasters. Missouri ranks number seven in frequencies, 12 in fatalities and nine in economic loss in the nation. Tornados have been observed during every month of the year, with about 70 percent occurring during March through

  • Honor Guard embodies Air Force image

    When it comes to ceremonies and funerals, the 509th Bomb Wing Honor Guard's mission is to be ready, sharp and respond to requests with the utmost amount of poise, attention to detail and professionalism.With a team of 44 Airmen ranking from airman basic to technical sergeant, the 509th Honor Guard

  • Military working dogs train for success

    Originating from "The Story of Old Drum", written after the Civil War in Warrensburg, Mo., it's been said that, "A dog is man's best friend."This phrase holds especially true for the members of the 509th Security Forces Squadron canine handlers. Military working dogs act not only as trusted wingmen