• Local teacher up for Presidential award

    The 55-pound fourth grader's face illuminated with happiness when she saw she was able to pick up a 265-pound, 6-foot 3-inch man. That day, Perry Dunkeson's fourth grade science class learned about levers and other simple machines and how to use them.Mr. Dunkeson has been perfecting his teaching

  • Whiteman Airman competes in figure competitions

    Standing at 5'6" with a petit frame, Staff Sgt. Heidi Wacker can be described as just another thin girl. What many people don't know is that she's a figure competitor. Fitness and figure competition is a class of physique-exhibition events for women; while similar to female body building; it

  • Veterans Day: A day to honor, remember and reflect

    When President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919, as the first Armistice Day, he was celebrating the signing of the armistice that ended World War I on Monday, Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. He also dedicated the holiday as a day to remember and honor "... the heroism of those who died in the

  • Following the posted speed limit may save your life

    Missouri's deer population is on the move this time of year and they are a serious threat to people's safety and vehicles. I was reminded of this while driving to work in the dark Nov. 3. It was nearly 9 p.m., and I had just exited U.S. Highway 50 and was heading south toward the Spirit Gate

  • 19th MUNS: Managing the munitions mission

    An Air Force Materiel Command unit, performing a critical mission for the 509th Bomb Wing officially stood up here more than a year ago, but thanks to seamless operations, many Whiteman Airmen may not understand the squadron's impact. The 19th Munitions Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 498th

  • Community council shows membership support

    For more than 20 years, Whiteman has been building and maintaining relationships within 18 surrounding communities through a community relations program called the Base Community Council. "This council consists of representatives from the local area and is chartered to support Air Force Global

  • Quit tobacco - Make everyone proud

    Whiteman Air Force Base will observe the Great American Smokeout Nov. 18, as a way to inspire and encourage smokers to quit.For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society has held the Great American Smokeout, which is recognized as a U.S. Air Force Health Observance that challenges and

  • From the Frontlines: UT1 Micheal Damato

    "What stood out most was the effort made by a group of Sailors from different Navy commands, different Navy jobs, Reserve and Active Duty. They were asked to integrate into the Army culture and perform one of the most important missions in Iraq. This mission was 24-7 where our guard force stood

  • A&FRC offers holiday budgeting tips

    During the holiday season, many retailers try to lure in customers by playing holiday music, displaying decorations, and spraying stores with scents that will trigger the holiday spirit, making customers more likely to spend their hard-earned money. Helping Airmen not fall into a spending craze is

  • Thrift store volunteer earns quarterly award

    Lisa Minckler was recognized as the 509th Bomb Wing Volunteer of the Quarter, Oct. 28, by Col. Rickey Rodgers, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, for her dedication in volunteering more than 275 hours as co-chairperson of the thrift store. "Its service before self," Mrs. Minckler said. "I know it