• 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

  • Why bother with Public Affairs?

    "You Public Affairs people shouldn't even be allowed to be in the military!" That was an outburst that a hot-headed Army Lieutenant Colonel once gave me, a senior Captain, just after I had transitioned out of the world of Operations and into the PA career field. "Are you kidding?" I replied. And he

  • Whiteman announces voice over internet protocol

    A new communication tool is coming to Whiteman in early April 2010. Voice over Internet protocol, an upgraded telephone system, will ensure Whiteman remains on the cutting edge of technology.VoIP equipment allows voice communication to travel over the Internet to its destination instead of a regular

  • Bring on the bikes

    It's no secret that warmer weather is on the way.  As temperatures go up, many will take thier bicycles down, off the hooks in garages and sheds, and hit the streets.Many Whiteman members have discovered the benefits of riding their bicycles, combining the commute with a workout, and a little

  • Air Force spouse studies rainforest

    Brandi Hamilton isn't like the women on the TV show "Army Wives." With a degree in business already under her belt, she will earn an associate's degree from State Fair's biology program this May. Next fall, she will attend the University of Central Missouri, for a bachelor's degree in geology."I

  • 86 Whiteman Airmen promoted

    Eighty-six Team Whiteman members received new stripes during a promotion ceremony at the Mission's End, March 31, 2010. The promotees are:Senior Master SergeantSherman Miller Jr.509th Maintenance Operations SquadronMaster SergeantBrett Baumann509th Maintenance SquadronShane Holtz509th Security

  • Base water plant pumps high-quality H2O

    Before flowing from a faucet, fountain or other source on-base, raw water is first treated at the Whiteman Water Treatment Plant to remove any harmful bacteria and unpleasant coloration, taste and odor.To ensure the water treatment process runs smoothly, Airmen and Department of Defense

  • From the Frontlines: Staff Sgt. George William Keen Jr.

    Focused on the mission, Staff Sgt. George William Keen Jr., 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of the vehicle operations control center, took on some of the most dangerous roads in the world during his most recent deployment. In September 2009, Sergeant Keen returned from Camp Arifjan,