• 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

  • Airmen ADAPT to better lifestyle

    As military members, Airmen are held to a higher standard. They are expected to set examples and be role models for others look up to. The substance abuse clinic here helps Airmen achieve that standard by providing prevention and treatments to active-duty members who experience problems attributed

  • Ozark Inn gives Airmen food for thought

    Black and white retro tiles spread across the floor. Lights illuminate food displays leading to the kitchen door. Stainless steel tables, ovens, freezers, bowls, pans and carts give the kitchen a silver shimmer. Airmen and civilians, carrying dishes of food, rush through steam seeping from an

  • Combined Federal Campaign to kick-off

    Since 1961, Combined Federal Campaign officials have made it their mission to make a difference for thousands of local, national and international charitable agencies. This year's theme is iCare and kicks-off during "Boss and Buddy" night at Mission's End, Sept 29 and runs through Nov. 12. Anyone

  • Veterans group nominates Sedalia, named National City of the Year

    Several cities across the nation made it their mission to represent patriotism by entering in the City of the Year contest. The competition was hosted by the 40 & 8 organization and Sedalia, Mo., was announced the 2010 winner, Aug. 12. "We found Sedalia deserved the award because of how the city