• Little teeth, big smiles

    While they may be small, and aren't permanent, deciduous (baby) teeth play a critical role in the development of a child's mouth. Unfortunately, not many individuals realize how important these teeth really are. Have you ever heard the phrase, "They're only baby teeth, it's not like he/she won't get

  • Whiteman Honor Guard participates in Order of the Sword ceremony

    Two members of Whiteman's Honor Guard Team were selected to participate in a ceremony inducting retired Gen. John D. W. Corley into Air Combat Command's Order of the Sword Jan. 13, 2010.The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the enlisted corps can bestow on an individual and recognizes someone

  • 7 smart ways to use your tax refund

    Taxpayers wait up to a year for their refunds and with tax season upon us, many often have a good idea of what they want to do with their refund, but some are undecided on how to put their dollars to good use."There are so many options, depending on where you are in your life," said R.D. "Smitty"

  • 131st Bomb Wing to welcome new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Rich Pingleton, of Ballwin, will take his position as command chief for the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base on Jan. 24, 2010, during the wing's unit training assembly.Chief Pingleton has been with the Missouri Air National Guard for 21 years

  • Warrensburg Airman named 131st Bomb Wing's Pilot of the Year

    Maj. Ryan L. Bailey, of Warrensburg, was recently named Pilot of the Year for the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base."I think they just picked the tallest," Major Bailey said. "Our pilots have accomplished a lot this year, for example, Maj. John Avery was the first B-2 Air National Guard

  • Warrensburg Airman named 131st Bomb Wing's Airman of the Year

    Senior Airman Brandon K. Long, of Warrensburg, was recently named Airman of the Year for the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base."It's a great honor especially in the year where we had a lot going on and a lot of people stepping up to help get the 131st out to Whiteman," Airman Long

  • TFI: A success story

    It has been two and a half years since I arrived at Whiteman as the first Guardsman to integrate into the B-2 mission. I remember my first day at Whiteman. After arriving onto base, I stopped at the shopette. While in line to check out an airman first class in front of me noticed my patches and

  • Whiteman Family Advocacy Program offers course for divorcing families

    Military families go through all kinds of stressful events, from deployments to long working hours and displacement from extended family and friends. Unfortunately there is a high rate of divorce associated with the military as well.In order to help prevent any un-needed emotional stress on families

  • Keystone Club continues to unlock positive message at youth center

    Tuesday marked the first meeting of the year for the Keystone Club members at the Whiteman Youth Center. Parents and teenagers, ages 13 - 18, were present for the informational meeting to introduce and discuss upcoming ideas for the club. According to Debbie Kermick, 509th Force Support Squadron

  • Tricare officials encourage eye exams

    Maintaining healthy eyes and vision is an important part of personal safety and quality of life. Getting an eye exam is a smart idea for anyone, whether or not he or she has vision problems. Active duty family members can get a routine eye exam every year, and retirees and their family members