• 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

  • Simple ways to reduce spending

    A car repair, car insurance deductible, medical bill, and a death in the family are among the many reasons people carry a negative balance on a credit card.Many people may have thought about gaining control of their spending, but don't know where to start. For those who find cutting cost a

  • Team Whiteman runs to remember - POW/MIA

    Members of active duty, Guard and Reserve units here came together Sept. 15 and 16 to support those military members who have been prisoners of war, or determined missing in action. The more than 400 participating members had one goal - ensure the POW/MIA flag and torch continued moving for 24

  • Whiteman Airmen train for shot at pre-ranger course

    The 509th Security Forces Squadron is sending one member to represent Whiteman AFB in the Air Force Pre-Ranger Course at Indian Springs, Nev., Oct. 12. The leadership course prepares and tests Airmen as a precursor to the U.S. Army Ranger course. Members of the 509th Security Forces Squadron

  • From the Frontlines: Master Sgt. Mona Wendzillo

    Far removed from this Air Force Global Strike Command base, Master Sgt. Mona Wendzillo, 509th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of the Airman and Family Readiness Center, deployed to Southeast Asia for six months and returned here June 9.While in Southeast Asia, she aided in creating a

  • 2011 Gala recognizes Air Force heritage, set for Sept. 23

    The 2011 Gala is scheduled Sept. 23 at the 5-Bay Hangar and this year's theme is "All In ... Globally Engaged." The Gala is an event to celebrate both the local community and the 64th birthday of the Air Force. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner and dancing beginning at 7 p.m. "The purpose of