• Staff Sgt. Ricky Mahaney: tackling an AF and semi-pro football career

    Staff Sgt. Rickey Mahaney is first serving his country as an Airman and steward of nuclear deterrence here. His weeknights and weekends are dedicated to a hobby that has shaped his life for more than a decade - American football.Sergeant Mahaney, 509th Force Support Squadrons assistant NCO in charge

  • EOD slated to move buildings

    Imagine working in an office intended for fewer than 10 people staffed with more than 20. Can you say cramped?That is what the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal shop is going through right now at their office, according to Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, 509th CES, EOD

  • Whiteman 'grills up' for summer safety

    Outdoor dining is popular for many as warmer days approach. From fun-filled family picnics to romantic dinners for two, many fond memories can be rooted in afternoons and evenings around a picnic table or grill. During the spring and summer months, Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen here are

  • Assistant Secretary of Defense visits Team Whiteman

    The top defense official charged with defending the nation from nuclear, chemical and biological threats visited Whiteman Air Force Base this week to observe the Airmen responsible for maintaining and protecting America's credible nuclear deterrent.Andrew C. Weber, Assistant Secretary of Defense for

  • Whiteman member's IDEA saves AF thousands

    William George, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle repair and inspection technician, was presented $10,000 May 2 for his submission to the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program here.IDEA has encouraged Airmen to think critically since 1998 and makes innovative ideas

  • Supporting those who support the mission

    President Barack Obama recently said, "Military spouses serve as steady and supportive partners to the heroes in uniform who protect and defend our great Nation every day. Across America and around the world, military spouses serve our country in their own special way, helping families and friends

  • AADD drives toward sober streets

    You've been looking forward to this night for weeks. You and your friends are going to a concert followed by a night at the bars. The plan is set - each car has a designated driver who will stay sober.You down drinks one and two at the concert, and drinks three and four at the first bar. You feel

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Scott Underdahl

    Staff Sgt. Scott Underdahl, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, returned from his eight-month deployment to Ghanzi Province, Afghanistan, in March. He deployed to a Polish forward operating base where he was embedded with the U.S. Army. "We conducted improvised

  • Officials increase FPCON

    Officials have increased security measures for Whiteman AFB, taking the Force Protection level to Bravo.People should expect traffic delays entering the installation as well as at some facilities.Residents and employees should remain vigilant in maintaining the security of the installations. If

  • Eighth Air Force change of command announced

    Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter will relinquish command of Eighth Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) to Brig. Gen. Steve Wilson during a change-of-command ceremony June 3 at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base. General Wilson will join the Might Eighth from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., where he