• Courage in the face of responsibility

    History cannot light a path out of our darkness, but it can remind us at times that things are not so bad. Those who think that our nation has never been as divided politically as it is today would do well to consider the United States at the outset of the Civil War. Likewise, those of us in the Air

  • Network security, information assurance - Everyone plays a part

    "We think we have pretty good control of our sensitive information, both with respect to intelligence and the equipment systems. But we, like everybody else, are under attack. Banks are under attack. Every country is under attack." - Secretary of Defense, Robert M. GatesThe traditional physical

  • 'Surprise Sweep' 100 percent clean

    Whiteman underwent Operation Surprise Sweep, drug testing one-third of the base populace for illicit substances, March 8, 2010, and not a single Airman tested positive for illegal drugs during the urinalysis. "I am very proud that we had over one-third of the base without a single issue," said Brig.

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Whiteman. Throughout the month, the base's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team will generate and increase public awareness educating the community about preventing sexual violence in our society. "The SAPR program educates the base about sexual

  • Starting line of leadership

    In the words of the great Vince Lombardi, "Leaders aren't born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve ... any goal."At some point in every Airmen's career they will learn to be one of the "chiefs of the tribe."

  • In a dark room with no curtains

    The radar approach control facility, or RAPCON, is the opposite of what many people imagine when they think of air traffic control. It's not a tower high above the flight line, with windows everywhere. It's a dark, ground-level room lined with green screens that provide a visual connection to the

  • Throwing clays on opening day

    Whiteman's newest outdoor recreation initiative is set to go off with a "bang," when the base's new skeet range open's April 24, 2010. "We are really excited to have a fully operational skeet and trap range," said Mr. John Hardy, 509th Force Support outdoor recreation manager. "The skeet range

  • Whiteman Spirit Award

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Brig. Gen. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander presented Airmen from the 509th Fire and Emergency Services, 509th Maintenance Group metals techs, and three civilians from the Northrop Grumman contractor team, with the Whiteman Spirit Award April 13, 2010.

  • Winter Always Turns to Spring

    We have faced many challenging moments during this past winter season forcing our community to deal with very serious issues. As I watch how our community has come together it reminds me of an old Japanese proverb, "winter always turns to spring." The message behind this encouraging saying is that

  • Dental lab works outside of the mouth to provide oral care

    The Whiteman Dental Clinic is typically thought of as a place for cleaning, fillings and many other procedures that take place within a person's mouth.Nestled deep in the back offices of the dental clinic is the dental lab where technicians work outside of the oral cavity."Here we fabricate dental