• 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

  • 509th AMXS Key Spouse Group sponsors Easter Egg Hunt

    More than 150 people participated in an Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Key Spouse Group to boost morale at the Ike Skelton Park March 31. "We're trying to bring families together to show them we care," said Lt. Col. Chris Boring, 509th AMXS commander. "It's

  • Team Whiteman: Let's go green!

    On April 22, the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, people from different continents, ethnic backgrounds and religions will participate in numerous "acts of green" around the globe, according to earthday.org. In an effort to contribute to this global campaign, the staff members of the Whiteman Air Force

  • First Lady unveils new military spouse hiring effort

    First Lady Michelle Obama April 4, 2012, announced a new hiring effort intended to deliver thousands of portable, flexible job opportunities to military spouses and veterans in the coming years.Eleven companies have pledged more than 15,000 jobs for military spouses and veterans, the first lady

  • 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 --