• Bombs on target

    The 509th Bomb Wing and the B-2 have never had a problem with putting bombs on target in combat. I have been fortunate enough to be part of our war fighting team during the "Shock and Awe" campaign for Operation Iraq Freedom in March 2003 and during our most recent efforts for Operation Odyssey Dawn

  • Alternative dispute resolution – Does win-win really exist?

    "Don't find fault. Find a remedy." -- Henry Ford Has a situation of this nature occured to you or someone you know? A disagreement between two individuals becomes a heated discussion. The dispute might be with a co-worker, a supervisor, and customer or with a neighbor. Each person cites the flaws of

  • From the Frontlines: Tech. Sgt. Ron L. White

    Airmen from all walks of life in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community answers their nation's call when the U.S. Army asks for help in a joint effort against improvised explosive devices, to ensure U.S. servicemebers are safer on the ground and in the battle.Tech. Sgt. Ron L. White, 509th CES

  • UCM Military Program Information Session

    Brigadier General Vander Hamm and Dr. Charles Ambrose, President of the University of Central Missouri, will be hosting an informational session at the Professional Development Center's Ford Auditorium at 2 p.m. June 28. They will be announcing a new financial/education opportunity that has been

  • Atomic Luau

    The Atomic Luau is scheduled for Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets for the luau will go on sale at the end of June or beginning of July for the following prices:E1-E4 - $3E5-E6 - $5E7 and above - $10Applies to families and civilians commensurate. Children under 13 are free.

  • Sexual Assault Victim Advocates: The truth behind name

    (Editor's note: Due to the sensitivity of this topic, the woman asked to remain anonymous.)In 1986, at the young age of 15, her world was turned upside down by a heinous crime which took not only her innocence but also her peace of mind. "One night, I was driving in a car with my boyfriend," she

  • Whiteman undergoes first-time compliance checks

    The room was filled with 25 men wearing polo shirts and khaki pants, high and tight haircuts and stern faces. Small creases formed as they pulled their eyebrows together, in thought at various points during the training. The police officers from Whiteman and the surrounding communities meant

  • Communicate to dominate

    Do you remember when you were in high school, nothing was kept a secret and everyone found out by lunch time? The Air Force has a system that does just that but in a lot less time.The single-channel, anti-jam, man-portable terminal is a quick way to up- and down channel reports at this Air Force

  • From the Frontlines: Airman 1st Class Corle Ryle

    The open road can lead us to many places, but it's not every day we are faced with challenging conditions with every turn of the key. Currently facing this issue is Airman 1st Class Corle Ryle, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, who is deployed from this Air Force Global Strike Command base.Airman

  • Couples Communication Workshop

    The Couples Communication Workshop is 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 24 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The workshop is available to all couples who are in a good relationship and want to learn how to communicate effectively and have a happier relationship. To sign up, call Jeannine Johnson at