• Tier 2? Who? What?

    Whiteman Tier 2, or just Tier 2, is an organization devoted to the concept of being the backbone of the enlisted corps. General membership is made up of all E-5s and E-6s stationed at Whiteman. You may not even know it, but most non-commissioned officers are already classified as inactive members.

  • The Whiteman Underground

    Buried deep under the Missouri mud at Whiteman Air Force Base, is a series of keys and buttons that, at one time, could obliterate an entire nation if necessary.From 1963 to 1995, Whiteman was home to the 351st Strategic Missile Wing, which operated the Minuteman I and Minuteman II Intercontinental

  • From the Frontlines: Airman 1st Class Eric Reed

    When one hears "deployment," a person may typically think of Airmen performing convoy duty, carrying an M-16 and providing direct mission support on the frontlines.Airman 1st Class Eric Reed, 509th Communications Squadron, was not on a typical deployment.Airman Reed worked as assistant and computer

  • Whiteman Family Fitness Day: Make it a family thing

    In support of the Air Force's FitFamily initiative, the 509th Force Support Squadron will host Family Fitness Day March 6, 2010, at the Whiteman Fitness Center from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.FitFamily is a goal-incentive program intended to help stimulate

  • AR shop provides heavy maintenance for B-2 Spirit

    Even with its advanced technology, many back-up systems, skilled maintainers and other goodies that no one can talk about, the B-2 can still break hard.When it comes to something more than routine maintenance, the crew chiefs of the 509th Maintenance Squadron Aero Repair Shop step up to the

  • Whiteman: Where the losers are

    The initial weigh-in for the Whiteman Air Force Base Biggest Loser Contest began Mar. 1, and goes until noon Friday.The contest measures weight-loss over two-month period, and is open to all military and dependants, as well as civilian employees ages 18 and up, and the winner from the male and

  • Now Showing: 'Renovations at the theater'

    The Whiteman Theater reopened Feb. 12, 2010, after being closed for a month while undergoing renovations. The theater's interior renovation includes: new custom lighted display cabinet for candies, a change in the open floor plan layout, accent neon lighting and minor architectural construction

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Kenny Holston

    He shrugs on his armor and readies his weapon, preparing for a mission outside the wire. As the troops move out, M4s at low-ready, Senior Airman Kenny Holston, 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs photographer, is already shooting.Deployed to Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Airman

  • Shoppette extends hours for 60-day test period

    The Whiteman Shoppette is currently staying open until midnight, Monday through Saturday. A 60-day test period was implemented Feb. 16, 2010 and the new store hours will be in effect until April 16, 2010. "Many requests were made to keep the Shoppette open until midnight," said Chief Master Sgt. Tim