• 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 --

  • 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