• Innovation at its best

    It's been said, necessity is the mother of invention. Ideas take shape, from chemical reactions in the brain, to graphite scratchings on blank paper, to a series of calculations in a computer program, to data fed to a machine which transforms a chunk of aluminum into a valuable tool with the

  • Trash to cash: Recycling center helps environment, funds base projects

    As the Air Force continues its eco-friendly trend with greener fuel and power, the Whiteman Recycling Center provides an alternative to throwing trash to the curb.Located at the corner of 3rd Street and McConnell Ave. on base, the recycling center has more than 20 bins for people to drop off their

  • Maintaining the fleet

    Airmen from the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron maintain Whiteman's fleet of ground vehicles.

  • UPAR: Do your part

    Unit Public Affairs Representatives play an important role for their unit as well as for the wing, reporting the newsworthy actions of Team Whiteman as they happen."Why can't you PA folks just do it yourself?" you may ask.Of the hundreds of awesome, reportable stories that occur at Whiteman every

  • Spirit Café: Young adults' playground

    Nestled in the back of the Whiteman Community Center is an area perfect for Airmen looking for a spot to stay entertained, to meet new people, and to enjoy home-cooked meals.The Spirit Café hosts a wide variety of activities, ranging from board games to electronic entertainment. More than a dozen

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Brian Wiggins

    In response to the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Haiti Jan. 12, 2010, the Department of Defense deployed servicemembers to the area to assist in search, rescue and recovery operations.Senior Airman Brian Wiggins, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection department, recently returned

  • April is Month if the Military Child

    For nearly 10 years, April has been designated as Month of the Military Child. Many branches of the armed services are taking the opportunity to focus on and honor military."Military children sacrifice on a daily basis, in support of the mission," said Meladee Bay, 509th Force Support Squadron the

  • 7 simple fresh ideas for spring cleaning

    Spring is the traditional season to welcome fresh ideas into the home while preparing for warmer days. This time of year, many people begin to take stock of their home and office contents and are eager to "spring clean," but are often unsure of how to get started.To help bounce into spring and

  • Wounds that strike beneath the skin

    Most people can see when they are wounded. Some of the tell-tale signs are the dark-blue and black color of a bruise, the painful irritation from a wounded area and even blood.While not everyone is a doctor, these signs are just some of the obvious indicators of an injury. When it comes to injuries