• Whiteman celebrates MOMC

    While military children are recognized yearlong, the month of April has officially been designated Month of the Military Child to celebrate them. In an effort to applaud them, Whiteman Youth Programs has multiple activities to recognize their contribution and achievements. "From 'Everyday Heroes'

  • Whiteman members invited to ‘Take Back the Night’

    Many have heard parents or a loved one say "I don't want you walking home alone at night" for many reasons, one of them being fear of a possible sexual assault.Because women especially, have experienced sexual violence during the hours of darkness, Take Back the Night started as a way to help end

  • 509th MDG supports local LPN students

    While working under the direction of registered nurses and doctors, Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic health care, according to Capt. Kenneth Person, 509th Medical Group officer in charge of education and training. When it comes to assisting in the training of nurses, the 509th MDG has

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Jesse Soderberg

    When many think of deployed locations their first thought is Iraq or Afghanistan, but deployments happen all across the world. For Staff Sgt. Jesse Soderberg, 509th Comptroller Squadron finance customer service technician, it was a deployment that took him to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from August

  • The grass is greener…on both sides of the fence

    "See there's a big-eyed fish, swimming in the sea, Oh, how he dreamed to be a bird, Swooping, diving through the breeze. One day, he caught a big blue wave, up onto the beach,And now he's dead, you see; a fish's dream should stay in the sea.Oh God, under the weight of life, things seem brighter on

  • Historian documents 509th, Whiteman AFB significance

    Many of you may be unaware that the wing has a historian. Many Air Force wings have a historian who is responsible for documenting the achievements and challenges the unit met during the year and keeping vital, mission-related statistics. This information is then compiled into the annual history for

  • 'Wing It' impacts Whiteman and local community

    While being stationed here, some Airmen have said that they have virtually nothing to do to keep them entertained. Because of the unique location of Knob Noster and the surrounding area, it is challenging for many 18-20 year olds to find activities that interest them according to Jeff Huffman,

  • Vehicle Ops: Driving the mission

    Whether it's aircraft parts or supporting security forces with vehicles or wrecker recovery, the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron supports a 24/7 mission to assist aircrew and keep the supply system moving.A support crew is always on duty to carry out the mission, maintain record management,

  • Operation Night Hoops offers drug free environment for teens

    Twenty-six teenagers attended Whiteman Air Force Base Youth Center Night Hoops event, for teenagers ages 13-18 March 30. Operation Night Hoops is a teen program, held monthly, and designed to help teens play basketball in a safe and drug free environment. A few different events that took place were