• Whiteman announces 2012 WOW Air Show and Open House dates

    The 2012 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House is scheduled May19 and 20. This free, family oriented event is expected to draw spectators from all over the region."It's my pleasure to invite the public to attend the 2012 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House," said Brig. Gen. Scott

  • FSS wins intramural basketball championship

    The 509th Force Support Squadron and 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron B-squad squared up for the 2010-2011 intramural basketball league championship at the fitness center Jan. 30. Each team was well represented by their fans who nearly filled the gym and helped provide each team with extra

  • A positive attitude makes the difference

    "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." -- Winston ChurchillI was in a meeting the other night with, the Father (Lt. Col.) William Bartoul, 509th Bomb Wing head chaplain. As customary, Father opened up with some comments. But, unlike other times, the comments this night brought

  • Emergency vs. non-emergency, understanding the difference

    Flashing warning lights and sirens are signs for drivers to pull over so medical personnel can transport patients to receive emergency care.The 509th Medical Operations Squadron ambulance service is available 24-hours-a-day to respond to on-base illnesses and injuries and is accessed through 9-1-1.

  • National prayer breakfast nourishes spiritual values

    John C. Majors, Digital Content for FamilyLife Ministries director, is scheduled to be keynote speaker for the National Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 7 at Mission's End. All Team Whiteman members are invited."The national prayer breakfast is an opportunity to remind ourselves of our spiritual

  • Whiteman Tax Office now open

    The Whiteman Air Force Base Tax Assistance Office opened for business Tuesday in building 509, suite 215. Tax assistance is available to active duty, guard, reservists on Title 10 orders, dependents and retirees, free of charge with a valid military ID. The tax center's hours of operation are: Jan.

  • Keeping stray animals to a minimum

    Life on the street is hard. The majority of stray animals have either been abandoned by their owner or allowed by their owner to roam freely.Being a responsible pet owner is much more than just providing adequate water, food and shelter.A stray animal is considered to be a domesticated animal, Staff

  • What do you want?

    What started out as a piece to enlighten the masses became something more personal. I had a very hard time staying on topic so I attempted what every good writer will do sometimes...ask the question, "What do you want?" I walked away from the keyboard, sent the partial sentence fragments back and

  • Home just in time

    Staff Sgt. Ron Reyome, 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron supply technician, returned to this Air Force Global Strike Command base from his six-month deployment to Iraq Christmas 2011. Reyome operated as the NCO in charge of flight service center and reviewing section. At the start of 2011, logistic