• From the Frontlines: Master Sgt. Robert Van De Hey

    Master Sgt. Robert Van De Hey was on target while training the Afghan National Army Air Corps when he was deployed from January 2009 to March 2010. He helped the ANAAC transition to self-sufficiency, teaching them weapons loading and maintenance procedures.Deployed from the 509th Munitions Squadron,

  • Gen. Klotz sends Memorial Day message

    This Memorial Day, we remember those men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives serving their country. Recently I had the honor to lay a wreath on behalf of our Command at the memorial on Guam for the crew of RAIDR 21, who went down in a B-52 off the coast of Guam nearly two years ago. I

  • ALS graduates future NCOs

    The Whiteman Airman Leadership School Class 10-E graduated 30 future supervisors during a ceremony May 13 at the Mission's End.The award winners were:John L. Levitow: Senior Airman Nicole M. Horsley, 509th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDistinguished Graduates: Senior Airman James Burton, 509th

  • Official Mail Center distributes excellence

    A typical Monday morning finds them with more than 700 tasks.Their tasks -- official government pieces of mail, ranging from small packages to letters and postcards - sent to and from various locations from all over the world.The four civilian Team Whiteman members are charged with inspecting,

  • 509th MXG welcomes new commander

    Col. Matthew Kmon assumed command of the 509th Maintenance Group from Col. James Reavis during a change of command ceremony here May 14.Brig. Gen. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presided over the ceremony.Colonel Kmon was previously the Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, U.S. Forces

  • 509 CPTS recognized

    The 509th Comptrollers Squadron Financial Management Tree Design and Implementation Team recently received the Under Secretary of Defense Financial Management Initiative Award May 5 at the 509th Bomb Wing Director of Staff meeting.The award recognizes significant contributions of individuals or

  • From the Frontlines: Tech. Sgt. Gloria Rapkin

    In a world surrounded by chaos, death and injuries, few can say they have saved a life, much less multiple. A life-saver is considered by many a hero, or in a more humble term, a medic. Tech. Sgt. Gloria Rapkin, an aerospace medical service technician who was deployed as part of a Provincial

  • 205 Whiteman members earn degrees

    Congratulations are in order for 205 base members who recently received degrees from the Community College of the Air Force, State Fair Community College, Park University and Webster University. The graduation ceremony was held at Mission's End May 17. The following Whiteman members graduated this

  • Wingman Stand Down 2010: Airmen safety, well-being

    Whiteman Airmen will learn strategies to prevent suicides and private motor vehicle accidents as part of Air Force's Wingman Stand Down 2010 today.As part of the Air Force-wide wing stand down, Brig. Gen. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, will address all 509th BW personnel at one of three

  • Being medically ready to deploy

    Ready, Set, Deploy! As part of the Air Expeditionary Force, Airmen must start thinking about what is needed to be medically ready to deploy. Being prepared and completing requirements early can save a lot of time and ensure smoother out-processing.Medical deployment clearances are conducted by the