• 10 year anniversary of strikes against Afghanistan

    The 509th Bomb Wing and its B-2 Spirits led the way Oct. 7, 2001, striking the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and signaling the start of Operation Enduring Freedom. Oct. 7, 2011 marked the 10th anniversary of the U.S. opening this new front on the war against terrorism.More than a decade later, many

  • Team work, past and present

    Long hours and demands on our positions can cause us to lose sight of the important role we play in our nation's national security objectives. We know the mission and responsibilities of our units. But, do you truly realize the dramatic effects that your day-to-day duties provide for the national

  • SOAR provides spousal support to WAFB newcomers

    Anyone who has ever moved to a new city knows that adjusting to an unfamiliar area can often be a challenge for military spouses. In an effort to ease the transition for dependents, the staff members at the Airman & Family Readiness Center implemented Spouse Orientation Acclamation & Resources, a

  • A culture of no

    Does your unit have a culture of no? If you're not sure, take this test. For the next week, count the number of times you or the others around you respond with a no whenever someone asks for something. If you find that no is the predominant response, maybe it's time to make a change.Be prepared

  • Active directory, exchange migration coming to Whiteman

    Team Whiteman will begin migrating from its current network into what is known as the Air Force Network under the AF's Active Directory and Exchange migration project Nov. 8.The day is fast approaching when all Air Force personnel will have the ability to log onto the network from any Air Force Base

  • Eighth Air Force Command Chief visits WAFB

    The top enlisted Airman from the 8th Air Force visited here Oct. 3 to 5 to observe how Whiteman Airmen perform their mission first hand. While here, Chief Master Sgt. Terry West, 8th AF command chief, visited with wing leadership, First Term Airman Center and Airman Leadership School students. The

  • Whiteman MWD receives first national award

    The Exercise Tiger Foundation honored Staff Sgt. Alex Holloway, 509th Security Forces Squadron canine handler, and Filo, a six-year-old Military Working Dog, during the 13th Annual National Adopt a Servicemen & Women Awards Banquet and Ceremony in Columbia, Mo., Sept 16.The award is recognized by

  • Fighting breast cancer

    "The results are positive, you have breast cancer." The doctor's words isolated Julie Jolly's body and mind, 509th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center director. Questions and concerns immediately flooded her head. She was about to embark on unfamiliar territory, and she tried to figure

  • Whiteman's 442nd FW supports Michigan ANG

    Approximately 20 maintainers from the 442nd Fighter Wing deployed to Afghanistan in September for a six-month deployment where they will support the Michigan Air National Guard through aircraft maintenance and operations. Nearly 300 more reservists from the 442nd FW are scheduled to deploy to the