• Training to act: Whiteman conducts MARE

    The 509th Bomb Wing conducted an emergency response exercise here, Feb. 10, 2010. The exercise tested the abilities of Team Whiteman to identify and control a threat, and coordinate a response effort within Whiteman AFB and any surrounding communities involved. At approximately 9:15 a.m., a letter

  • Whiteman Airmen's Council under new leadership

    The Whiteman Airmen's Council, an organization that exists to encourage and assist the professional development of Airmen, recently saw a change in leadership. Airman 1st Class Artem Kukharev, 509th Communications Squadron, took the reins in January, with plans to redirect the way the council

  • Start Smart scores at Youth Center

    An early springboard into the world of youth sports at the Whiteman Youth Center provides both children and parents the opportunity to bond by participating in the Start Smart sports developmental program. Start Smart introduces 3-to 5-year-old children to different sports including basketball,

  • Eight reasons to visit the Whiteman library

    The Internet provides people with access to a wealth of information at their finger tips, but one can't forget the good old-fashioned library resource center to help the mind flourish. According to Dennis Wilson, 509th Force Support Squadron supervisory librarian, the vision of the Whiteman AFB

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Chance Farmer

    As U.S. and Coalition forces transfer control of law enforcement responsibilites to the Iraqi government, members of Whteman AFB are deploying to train and assist the Iraqi Police force.While deployed for more than a year to forward operating base Falcon in Baghdad, Iraq, Senior Airman Chance

  • New Leaf program takes the guess work out of fitness

    The pursuit of efficiency is a hot topic these days, as busy lives and a stressed economy leave people looking for ways to save time and money.The Whiteman Health and Wellness Center's New Leaf metabolic assessment program shows people how to efficiently exercise, and get the best result in the

  • Tornado safety key during upcoming season

    While thoughts have been on snow and ice lately, Missouri is nearing the time for tornado season. It is important that Team Whiteman members and their families are prepared in the event that a tornado does occur. The following safety tips can increase the chances of surviving a

  • Whiteman civilian pregnancy requirements

    Did you know that Whiteman civilian employees who are pregnant require a work area evaluation for potential duty restrictions designed to protect them and their unborn chlid?Because of their higher vulnerability during the first trimester of pregnancy, it's important to identify potential workplace

  • Where you going?

    Where you going? That's right, I am talking to you. Where are you going in such a rush? When I was a young captain and pilot, I was like a rocket - always fired up and moving fast. So fast, that at times I hardly had time to notice what was going on around me. Years later, I notice that most of the

  • New system saves money, provides better training

    The 509th Bomb Wing recently received a mobile hypoxia familiarization trainer to provide refresher training for pilots here.Pilots go through extensive training to be able to fly. Part of that training is a trip to an altitude chamber to help them experience the effects of rapid decompression on