• Foreign Object Damage prevention key to mission success

    The aircraft is being marshaled out of the hanger. The mission is a go. This aircraft is needed in another part of the world to support operations on the ground. The crew chief gives his salute and the pilot bumps the throttle to start his taxi towards the runway. BLAM-O! The number two engine

  • Fending off cyberspace 'intruders'

    "Intruders" from cyberspace are trying to hack into the Whiteman Air Force Base network and steal information from unsuspecting users. The intruders are not hackers, though they pretend to be, to gain access to information they would need if they wanted to cripple the mission here. Fortunately, they

  • 'Body by Whiteman Challenge' encourages weight loss, offers incentives

    The Whiteman Fitness Center is gearing up for the next "Body by Whiteman Challenge"  here, beginning Jan. 4. One male and one female participant will earn bragging rights and fitness gear when the challenge winds down April 2.An initial weigh-in and Microfit assessment (a computer-based fitness

  • Thunderbirds officials announce 2010 schedule

    Officials from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," here announced its 2010 airshow schedule. The team's 57th show season is scheduled to take them to more than 65 shows in 27 states and Canada. Lt. Col. Case Cunningham will join the team as commander and leader for the

  • Housing Office "Best in Air Force"

    The Whiteman Housing Management Office was recently selected as the Air Force winner of the Professional Housing Management Association Fiscal Year 2009 Outstanding Housing Installation Team, Traditional Location category. The award is given annually to the installation team demonstrating the most

  • Angel Tree allows Team Whiteman to give back

    The annual Angel Tree Program here is currently ongoing. Sponsored by the Whiteman First Sergeants Group, the Angel Tree Program provides Team Whiteman the opportunity to donate a gift to a local family in need. "We typically put angels on the tree for those families who may have a lot of kids (some

  • Propulsion Flight: The power behind the machine

    Weighing in at 160,000 pounds, its capability to penetrate air defenses and threaten effective retaliation providing a strong, effective deterrent has made it a combat force known worldwide; however, the B-2 would not be able to get off the ground without the work of a small team of Airmen here. The

  • Whiteman HAWC rolls out new programs

    With 2010 on short final, many are thinking of the resolutions they will make for the New Year. The Whiteman Health and Wellness Center will roll out several new programs to encourage Team Whiteman members to reach their goals, and is even offering incentive programs to keep motivation high. The

  • New PT uniform brings changes to wear guidance

    The familiar "swish, swish, swish, " sound of Air Force fitness uniform pants and jackets will soon fade to a whisper, as the new, quieter Improved Physical Training Uniform hits the shelves at clothing sales here next spring. The new and improved running pants and jacket are said to be quieter and

  • Preventing the 'after-the-holidays bill blues'

    Walking through a shopping mall, it's difficult not to notice holiday decorations, additional customers, and retailers claiming to offer the best deals of the season. Before pulling out their wallets, Airmen are encouraged to keep a few things in mind to help prevent the