• Reducing traffic accidents

    Traffic death rates are three times greater at night than during the day, according to the National Safety Council. While there is no certain way of knowing what causes drivers to get distracted, safety remains the individual's responsibility.Motor vehicle travel is the primary means of

  • Reporting for duty, Sir!

    Team Whiteman participated in a U.S. Strategic Command exercise, known as Global Thunder from Oct. 19 through the 26. Global Thunder'12 is a USSTRATCOM Field Training exercise and Battle staff exercise to implement all mission areas. It provides unique training opportunities for component, task

  • Whiteman Guard unit receives first Apache Longbow helicopters

    After about four years planning and training, the Missouri National Guard's 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion received three new Apache Longbow helicopters.Four years ago the battalion was scheduled to get the Bell ARH-7- Arapaho, which is a four-bladed, single-engine, light military

  • 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