• Wings Over Whiteman draws 75,000 spectators

    Monday morning found Whiteman back to business as usual after two-days of hustle and bustle at the 2010 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House, Sept. 18 and 19. The 2010 WOW is the first for Whiteman under Air Force Global Strike Command, attracting approximately 75,000 people.Entertaining acts

  • Absentee Voters Week 2010

    Absentee Voters Week is the second of two (non-sequential) weeks set aside by the Department of Defense for the voters to recognize the military's focus on preserving the right to vote and encouraging the absentee voters to do so. Absentee Voters Week has a dual focus. The goals are to emphasize and

  • Props help recruiters share AF story with public during 2010 WOW

    Recruiters representing Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors came to this Air Force Global Strike Command base from surrounding communities, such as Blue Springs and Sedalia, to share military information with the public at the 2010 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House, Sept. 18 and 19. "The Air

  • Thunderbirds entertain crowds at WOW

    A dark shadow flies overhead, an intense rumble follows behind seconds later. As the shadow moves across the sky it gains a silver tint with red and blue paint. The Thunderbird F-16C Fighting Falcon demonstrated aerial superiority at 2010 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House here. The

  • Servicemembers earn incentive flight with Golden Knights

    For many Airmen, Soldiers and civilians, an incentive flight can be a rare experience. Some would say 'landing' an opportunity to feast their eyes on skies, up high, with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team is a chance of a lifetime. But for more than 30 Whiteman servicemembers they

  • From the Frontlines: Master Sgt. William Sander

    In a career field that manages and maintains public funds, one's skill-set must include attention to detail and personal responsibility for every penny. Deployed comptroller duty is exactly that and one that is entrusted to Airmen. Master Sgt. William Sander, 509th Comptroller Squadron

  • Wings Over Whiteman scheduled for this weekend

    The skies over Whiteman AFB will be full of excitement Saturday and Sunday as a host of performers take to the skies, wowing spectators at the Wings Over Whiteman air show and open house.The fun begins at 9 a.m., both days, and show attendees can enter through the Lemay gate, South of the base on

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Kevin Brothers

    He guides aircraft through the skies, ensuring their separation from other aircraft, from weather threats, and terrain obstructions, helping them reach their destinations unscathed.Senior Airman Kevin Brothers, a radar air traffic controller from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., is deployed to Joint

  • MPF informs Airmen to update records

    It's crucial for military members to check their military records regularly to avoid problems that could arise from not having them updated. "The main thing military members can do to update their records is check the Virtual MPF constantly, at least once a month," said Master Sgt. Angella Ramirez,

  • TRICARE health coverage for Retired Reservists

    Whiteman members of the Retired Reserve who are not yet age 60, in the so-called "gray area," can purchase TRICARE health coverage for themselves and their eligible family members with the Sept. 1 launch of TRICARE Retired Reserve. "This new program offers a health coverage opportunity for 'gray