• I have great hope for you

    It was Dec. 7, 2001, when I first heard the news. I left the Bolling Air Force Base, D.C., clinic that afternoon to attend commander's call at the officers club. When we were released, I headed back to complete my charting. There were multiple messages marked "important" on my desk informing me to

  • ALS graduates future NCOs

    The Whiteman Airman Leadership School Class 11-B graduated 45 future supervisors Dec. 16 at the Mission's End.The award winners were:John L. Levitow: Staff Sgt. Andrew Riddle, 509th Civil Engineer SquadronDistinguished Graduates: Senior Airman Marcus Karl, 19th Munitions Squadron, Senior Airman

  • Eighth Air Force Commander sends holiday message

    Mighty Eighth,The holiday season is a time to celebrate the people in our lives that bring us happiness and joy throughout the year. In addition to some much needed time off with family and friends, it's my hope that the holidays will also provide an opportunity for reflection about achievements

  • New government travel card on the horizon

    Citibank Controlled Spend Account government travel cards will replace the current government travel card through Spring 2011 in an effort to minimize delinquencies and misuse. "The CSA is the most innovative solution to the government travel card since its inception, and it allows the Air Force to

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Ruby Cornejo-Salas

    Vigilant and focused on the mission-at-hand, she ensures third-country-nationals are performing their job. Without her, information could fall into the wrong hands and the war-time mission would be at stake. Staff Sgt. Ruby Cornejo-Salas, 509th Medical Operation Squadron, NCO-in-charge of dental

  • Rep. Skelton bids Team Whiteman farewell

    Congressman Ike Skelton, U.S. Representative to Missouri's 4th District, met with a standing-room, only crowd of Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers Dec. 9 to thank Team Whiteman members and community leaders for their support and service. The 17-year Congressman visited this Air Force Global Strike

  • 114 Whiteman members earn degrees

    Congratulations are in order for one hundred and fourteen members who recently received their degrees from the Community College of the Air Force, Park University and Webster University. The following Whiteman members graduated this fall:Community College of the Air ForceKevin Armstrong, Avionic

  • From the Frontlines: Tech. Sgt. Horace Dozier

    With the efforts in Southwest Asia ongoing, demand for supply and transport areas are growing. With this growth comes a need for support, and what better support than the rejuvenation of an entire base?Tech. Sgt. Horace Dozier, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron compliance and analysis technician

  • Electrical shop brightens Whiteman

    The Air Force is known amongst the American public as a highly technical service that relies on technological advancements to accomplish its mission. However, without electricity, technology wouldn't go very far. Thirty seven Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 509th Civil Engineer

  • New-parent support program helps strengthen families

    Without a baby owner's manual or a network of friends and family close by, new parents need all the help they can get. The New Parent Support Program, a free Family Advocacy program here, designed to help expectant and new parents meet their new roles as mother, father and family. Mae Hertig, an Air