• 509th MDG exercises disease containment procedures

    The 509th Medical Group conducted an exercise to test processes on containing a mass-disease outbreak here, Oct. 13. "The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate the ability to respond to a public health emergency by exercising the mass prophylaxis, testing the ability to stand up the POD [Point of

  • Whiteman's command post vital to base success

    The pressure of executing operations in a command post that contributes to a nuclear enterprise could be overwhelming for some, but the Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen operating in the 509th Bomb Wing Command Post take the pressure in stride operating at a zero-percent fail rate.Each military

  • Whiteman privatizing base houses

    Whiteman family housing residents will see a change in ownership as the base privatizes their homes to a private company soon. "The base will transfer ownership of 920 on-base family homes and lease 449 acres of land to a private company for 50 years," said Steve Strang, 509th Civil Engineer

  • Retirees recognized during 2010 Appreciation Day

    More than 350 retirees from the Missouri area visited Whiteman for its annual Retiree Appreciation Day Mission's End, Saturday. Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, was on hand to address concerns from retired guests and deliver the keynote speech. "Whiteman's priority remains

  • Whiteman Airmen 'surge' in support of AFGSC mission

    The men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing recently maintained a success rate above 95 percent through three days of surge operations as part of continuing operations to provide assurance and deterrence through global strike operations.A surge is a designated period of time

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Brian Haverkamp

    Deployments come and go for many Airmen at Whiteman. Sometimes they change and sometimes they remain the same.After completing two previous deployments to Kuwait, performing convoy duty to more than 30 forward-operating-bases in Iraq, Staff Sgt. Brian Haverkamp's last deployment in support of the

  • From the Frontlines: Capt. Aaron Tritch

    While deployed to the frontlines, physical fitness is important. It provides strength to endure the toughest situations handed to the individual. Maintaining mental fitness is just as important. Who helps service members maintain mental health while on the frontlines?Capt. Aaron Tritch, a 509th

  • Whiteman faces more morning traffic delays: Plan ahead

    Traffic flow on and off Whiteman over the next month will continue to change in order to replace speed breakers, a necessary project to be completed prior to the first snowfall.Starting Oct. 18, construction crews will start replacing the breakers at the Spirit gate two lanes at a time. In an effort

  • Whiteman sponsors Multicultural Fest Oct. 29

    The 2010 Whiteman Multicultural Fest is held Oct. 29 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Mission's End. The theme "Understanding our heritage and communicating our difference is the true spirit of Whiteman." "The purpose for celebrating a multicultural fest in our community is to recognize the contributions of all

  • Protect yourself from the flu

    Living in a world of germs where viruses and bacteria surround everyone, it seems impossible to escape these microscopic infectors. Not only do they sicken people, they have the potential to impact the mission and ultimately take a life.The best way to prevent the flu is to get the vaccination each