• From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Anthony A. Dasilva

    His damp hand clenches the analog of the remote. The sweat dripping off his forehead isn't from the heat ... it's his first time dismantling a live explosive. He has his life, and his teams' lives, in his hands. Senior Airman Anthony A. Dasilva, 509th Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance

  • Honoring Veterans

    They were there to witness the Treaty of Versailles. They were there on D-Day. They were there in Desert Storm. They were guardians of our country ... they are U.S. military veterans.Volunteers from the Whiteman community honored fallen veterans May 28 at Sunset Hill Cemetery here.The volunteers

  • Chief's Choice Award recognizes junior enlisted

    Staff Sgt. Andrew Friend was recognized May 26 for his on- and off-duty accomplishments when he became the first recipient of the Chief's Choice Award. The monthly award, selected by the Whiteman Chief's Group, recognizes E-5's and below who exemplify service before self, and dedication to the

  • Whiteman Airmen promoted

    Team Whiteman members received new stripes during a promotion ceremony at the Mission's End, May 27. They are: Chief Master Sgt.Michelle Thorsteinson-Richards, 509th MOSSenior Master Sgt.Dennis Bryant Jr., 509th MDOSStephen Sigman, 509th SFSDavid Voke, 509th OSSMaster Sgt.Catalina Green, 509th

  • 'Biggest losers' shed body fat

    More than 190 participants embarked on an 18-week journey to shed unwanted body fat as part of Team Whiteman's "Biggest Loser" contest. The winners were announced Tuesday at the Base Exchange. 1st Lt. Jeremy Harper, 53rd Test Management Group Detachment 2, earned the Top Male Loser Category with a

  • ITT 'suits' leisure plans

    Now that warmer weather is here, a vacation or weekend getaway might frequent more Whiteman members' minds. The personnel at Whiteman Information Tickets and Travel want to spread the word about the entertainment opportunities they have available. "ITT is a service travel center specializing in

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign commences May 28

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer 2010 campaign begins today and continues through Sept. 7. The 509th Bomb Wing Safety Office encourages Team Whiteman to especially focus on safety throughout the summer. Some risks are constant, but Air Force statistics show that mishaps -- especially those involving

  • Whiteman remembered in honored tradition

    It's been 69 years since one of Sedalia's own made the ultimate sacrifice; however, his name is one that will not soon be forgotten. Second Lt. George Allison Whiteman, Whiteman Air Force Base's namesake, was paid homage to during the 22nd annual memorial wreath laying ceremony May 22 at the

  • Spirit Award

    Brig. Gen. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented the Spirit Award May 19 to Airmen and civilians from a combined working group which consisted of the 509th BW, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center, and Northrop Grumman. General Wheeler

  • Spirit Award

    Brig. Gen. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented Airmen and civilians from a combined working group which consisted of the 509th BW, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center, and Northrop Grumman with the Spirit Award May 19. General Wheeler