• Holiday lights twinkle at Whiteman

    The annual tree lighting ceremony was held at Mission's End, marking the beginning of this year's holiday celebrations Dec. 1.More than 250 were in attendance and awaited the decorated tree outside Mission's End in conjunction with a Menorah lighting, marking Hanukkah. Military members, civilians

  • An Airman's career

    Many Airmen like Col. Theresa Rodriguez, 509th Medical Group commander, decided to come into the Air Force right after nursing school to pursue a life of adventure, pride and satisfaction. The Jackson, Miss. native said the Air Force was mostly what she expected. She met new people and gained new

  • Firefighters earn bragging rights

    Senior Airman Timothy Vanden Haak, an emergency rescue Airman from Whidbey Island, Wash., placed 11th in the tandem competition World Firefighter challenge XX Nov. 19, 2011 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Vanden Haak competed against 485 firefighters and finished the course in 1.33.17. Vanden Haak is assigned

  • Memorandum for All Eighth Air Force Personnel

    I am truly honored and humbled to be leading "The Mighty Eighth," JFCC Global Strike, and Task Force 204. We have an amazing, elite team of dedicated professionals! The purpose of this Memo is to outline my initial perspective and lay out my priorities and intent.Today our military is fully engaged

  • Your winter-holiday safety checklist

    With its festivities and inclement weather, the holiday season presents many safety trials both indoors and out. Being prepared and following simple safety tips can help keep individuals safe and warm this winter.An increase in travel and celebration are often seen during the holiday season. Both

  • SMOKEX: Success

    Members of the 509th Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., supported the 509th Bomb Wing during the SMOKEX Exercise Nov. 16. They showcased their capabilities and limitations of each assigned unit as they work jointly in one mission. SMOKEX is a large

  • Housing office addresses upcoming privatization

    The U.S. Air Force selected Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC to privatize military family housing for the Western Group Bases, to include Whiteman Air Force Base.In an effort to improve family housing options for this Air Force Global Strike Command community, the Air Force has reinvigorated the

  • Dark Knights Strike in Challenge

    Global Strike Challenge returns for a second time, Nov. 5-9 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., welcoming top security forces, maintainers and missile and bomber crews in head-to-head competition. The competition rewards excellent performance scores in operations, security forces and maintenance