• Whiteman hosts Fire Officer III training

    The Whiteman Fire Department hosted the Fire Officer III Training here, Jan. 23 - Feb. 5, 2010."The Fire Officer III course prepares students for advancement into senior management positions in the future," Sammy Sprouse, 312th Training Squadron advance course instructor said. "Students have all met

  • Finishing touches

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE-Mo., -- Putting the finishing touches on the newly painted Air Force Global Strike Command patch, Senior Airman Brian Neeley, 509th Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance and low-observable technician, takes a moment to examine the result of more than 30 man-hours worth

  • The power of military blood

    "If you can't come out and roll up your sleeve for a Soldier, you may not deserve the freedoms that we provide for you." - Army Spc. Austin Phillips, wounded warrior. Army Lt. Col. Dale F. Deehr, Officer in Charge of Fort Leonard Wood, Kan. Blood Donor Center, was leading a blood drive in Jonesboro,

  • Putting their faith into action

    Sacrifice is a part of life, especially life in the military. Life in the military is difficult. We work long hours and deploy often, spending time far away from our family, friends and the comforts of home. We are also held to a higher standard than our civilian counterparts are. We have to

  • Whiteman Honor Guard: Serving those who served

    The cold, stainless-steel and bland concrete that make up the Whiteman Honor Guard facility here, a former cold-storage facility, are slowly melting away, as the warmth of carpet, drywall, and furniture come together to create an atmosphere full of life, where death once resided.Tech. Sgt. Dave

  • From the frontlines: Tech. Sgt. Michael Lukesh

    Part of a 43-person team assigned to the 440th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, Kabul Afghanistan, Tech. Sgt. Michael Lukesh, deployed from the 509th Maintenance Squadron here, performs more than just his primary duties during his deployment.A B-2 maintainer by trade, Sergeant Lukesh performs as a

  • 72 Team Whiteman members selected for promotion

    Seventy-two Team Whiteman members received new stripes during a promotion ceremony Jan. 29 at the Mission's End. They are:AirmanRegan Johnson, 509th Force Support Squadron Clifford Schmidt, 509th Maintenance Squadron Airman 1st Class Mallory Knuth, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Dustin Smith

  • Haiti crisis hits home

    Two-days after the massive 7.1 earthquake rocked Haiti, the destruction and devastation of the event touched home, when one Whiteman Airman received troubling news.Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nuñez, 509th Comptroller Squadron document control technician cashier, was fifteen minutes from her final

  • Letter to the Men and Women of 8th AF

    To the Men and Women of 8th Air ForceOn February 1st, the Nation's long-range, nuclear-capable bomber force will transfer to Air Force Global Strike Command. This is an historic milestone in the comprehensive roadmap laid out by the Secretary of the Air Force and our Chief of Staff to strengthen

  • Firefighters receive ice-rescue training

    Whiteman firefighters trained new additions at the base lake during January's frigid weather, here, to certify and prepare them for emergencies on ice and cold-water rescue."This is great training that a lot of the firefighters haven't had, and we are focused on getting 100-percent personnel