• WAFB, BCC: A 20-year partnership

    The civilian and military partnership at Whiteman Air Force Base has existed here for the past 20 years. Consisting of more than 350 individuals representing 18 local communities the group meets here once a month to reinforce this relationship."This council consists of representatives from the local

  • ALS graduates future NCOs

    The Whiteman Airman Leadership School Class 11-D graduated 29 future supervisors March 31 at Mission's End.The award winners were:John L. Levitow: Senior Airman Brent Healey, 509th Logistics Readiness SquadronDistinguished Graduates: Senior Airman Joel Danielson, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

  • FSS hosts Family Fitness Day

    The 509th Force Support Squadron's fitness center hosted Family Fitness Day April 2 to teach parents and children that fitness can be fun. "The goal of this event is to show young children that physical fitness isn't always running endless miles and lifting weights," said Staff Sgt. Alyssa Joseph,

  • From the Frontline: Master Sgt. Robert Weber

    Master Sgt. Robert Weber, Jr., has been in the United States military for the past 33 years as a Marine, Soldier, and now a Warrior Airman. He has traveled the world to include countries from Saudi Arabia to Iceland to Guam. Now, the 131st Bomb Wing Maintenance Control NCO in charge is currently

  • B-2 Brake-Down

    The hydraulic systems shop has 14 Airmen who maintain hydraulic components for the B-2 Spirits and T-38 Talon aircraft here supporting flight-ready aircraft at a moment's notice. "We maintain systems such as flight controls, landing gear and brakes that are essential to the flight safety of the B-2s

  • Whiteman recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.In support of SAAM, members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program here will spread awareness to Airmen

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Master Sgt. Shevaun McRoberts

    Senior Master Sgt. Shevaun McRoberts, 442nd Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron supply manager, returned from her three week deployment to locations in Southwest Asia Nov. 23. She deployed as part of the Air Force Central Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program evaluation team. "We

  • Dream come true

    Andrew Swan is a slight young man with a surprisingly firm handshake, the kind you might expect from a carpenter or a wrestler.Andrew is neither of those things. At 17 years of age, he is a high school junior from Garden City, Kan., getting ready for the summer break and other rituals of youth. But

  • Whiteman encourages its members to volunteer

    "Daily we selflessly give to our family, our community and our nation for the common goal of building a better tomorrow," -- Whiteman Enlisted Spouses' Club motto.The WESC is one of the many volunteer organizations at this Air Force Global Strike Command base whose goal is to help the community and

  • Grant members host a captivating evening

    Members of Whiteman and the University of Central Missouri hosted a night of fun and activities at UCM's Recreational Center March 18 for Airmen and students. More than 100 Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and UCM students attended the event which included basketball, rock climbing, video