• 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

  • 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