• Major takes off to new heights

    Within a few years, she became spacey - literally - planning to eventually work for NASA as an astronaut, something she knew she could only do if she joined the Air Force and became a fighter pilot. Today, nearly 20 years later as an active-duty pilot for the 303rd Fighter Squadron, part of the

  • Whiteman Army Aviation Support Facility open for business

    The Missouri Army National Guard's 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 4 at the new Army Aviation Support Facility here signifying the completion of the first phase of construction."It is truly a magnificent building," said Brig.Gen. Stephen Danner, adjutant

  • 442nd Airmen promoted

    Tech. Sgt.James Vangilder442nd Fighter WingStaff Sgt.Chassidy Branch442nd Logistics Readiness SquadronRichard Dean 442nd Maintenance SquadronLonnie Sawyer442nd MXSBrandon Wertz610th Information Operations Flight Terry Woolery Jr.442nd MXSSenior AirmanJoshua Barnett 442nd MXSJoshua Gann 442nd Medical

  • SecAF impressed with Airmen, B-2

     Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visited Team Whiteman June 8, meeting with Airmen, and base and community leaders, and receiving a first-hand look at the B-2 mission - his first visit to the new Air Force Global Strike Command base. "I've been looking forward to this for many years,

  • From The Frontlines, Senior Airman Stephanie Holt

    While some may think that the most difficult part of being in combat is dodging bullets, for one Airman, the most difficult part was leaving her then eight-month-old daughter - but it was a sacrifice that had to be made.Senior Airman Stephanie A. Holt, a vehicle operator and dispatcher recently

  • Whiteman Airmen return from Guam deployment

    Whiteman leadership, friends and families welcomed more than 200 Airmen home, June 4, following their deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to provide a forward bomber presence for U.S. Pacific Command.The four-month deployment was led by the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and included

  • AFPAAS provides accountability in disaster situation

    When Hurricane Katrina hit, many Americans were displaced from their homes. The aftermath of the disaster indicated the need for a highly effective accountability plan. To prepare for future crisis situations, the Air Force adapted a program from the Navy.The Air Force Personnel Accountability and

  • Exploring ways to save energy

    Earth is home to more than 6.5 billion people, the majority of whom are consumers of energy. Future generations are dependent on everyone to find renewable energy sources as the U.S., and other countries attempt to preserve the Earth. In an effort to further promote the Air Force's energy

  • Wingman Stand Down focuses on saving lives

    All Air Force Global Strike Command units observed a Wingman Stand Down in May to discuss strategies to prevent suicides and private motor vehicle accidents, and to improve wingman skills.This year the Air Force deliberately took a different approach to addressing these critically important issues

  • New playground opens on Whiteman

    More than 50 children attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new playground here May 27 on March Drive near the Spirit Gate."The overall project is part of the Fiscal Year 2007 Improve Family Housing plan," said Mr. Ernie Macios, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron project manager. The FY07 plan is a