• Fitness center annex brings new cardio room

    "With the weather being unfavorable at times, the 509th Force Support Squadron set out to find a way to alleviate overcrowding in the fitness center cardio room," said Michael Taylor, 509th FSS Fitness Center director, and Air Force Global Strike Command member.The 509th FSS Fitness Center is

  • From the Frontlines: Tech. Sgt. James Curts

    Some Airmen are no strangers to multiple deployments, and Tech. Sgt. James Curts, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, is one of them. After being absent for six months from this Air Force Global Strike Command base, he recently returned from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait Jan. 18,

  • Officials launch Air Force Teen Council

    Officials with the Air Force Services Agency here have created an outlet for Air Force teens worldwide to voice their concerns to Air Force leadership. The Air Force Teen Council Program allows teens to brainstorm solutions and initiate change at the installation, major command and Air Force levels.

  • Gun Owners: Know the rules

    We are all educated warrior Airmen. But not every Airman is an educated rifleman.Here in Missouri there are many opportunities to hunt and shoot for sport. Additionally, many use firearms for home or self protection. Regardless of what you use your firearms for, if you live on, work on, or visit the

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Tarae Day

    A husband, a father and an Airman; Staff Sgt. Tarae Day returned here July 31, 2010 after a 6-month deployment to Bagram, Afghanistan.The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office outbound freight supervisor and Air Force Global Strike Command member left for Bagram Jan. 15, 2010

  • Chief's Choice Award recognizes Airman

    Airman 1st Class Katherine Althoff, 509th Communications Squadron base content manager, was recognized in January for her on and off-duty accomplishments when she was awarded with the Chief's Choice Award.The monthly award, selected by the Whiteman Chief's Group, recognizes E-5s and below who

  • F-15 pilot selected to receive Jabara Award

    An F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and 2004 graduate of the Air Force Academy was selected Jan. 25 to receive the 2011 Col. James Jabara Award for Airmanship.Capt. Mike Polidor, a member of Air Force Global Strike Command, distinguished himself through heroic actions in an Operation Enduring Freedom sortie

  • SERE ensures aircrew members return home

    When a prisoner of war returns home or an aircrew member is rescued after evading enemy forces, survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist can rest assured he did a job well done by providing that member with the training require to survive. This Air Force Global Strike Command base has two

  • Columbia Hall revivification finished

    The Whiteman Columbia Hall renewal project is nearly complete. Airmen started moving into the newly renovated facility Jan. 15.The dormitory was upgraded to comply with current Air Force standards, according to Staff Sgt. Russell Kiser, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge unaccompanied

  • AFGSC commander visits Team Whiteman

    Air Force Global Strike Command's new top leader highlighted the importance of the nuclear deterrence and global strike mission, during a visit here, Jan 21.Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski emphasized the special trust and responsibility the command has as stewards of the Air Force's strategic forces."Nuclear