• Whiteman Airman impacts local community

    Service Before Self is a one of three core values instilled in every U.S. Air Force Airman. Charged with this principle, many Whiteman Airmen take it upon themselves to make a difference in the local community. Lt. Col. Tony Monetti, 13th Bomb Squadron Acting Director of Operations, is one such

  • BX now offers firearms

    The Whiteman Base Exchange now carries firearms and ammunition for customer purchase. The firearms and ammunition section opened Oct. 6 as an additional segment of Army Air Force Exchange here, and as a result of popular demand. "There have been many community requests for firearms at Whiteman,"

  • History in the making

    Whiteman Airmen make history every day; but, their stories would be lost in a sea of information if it wasn't for one Air Force civilian here. Dr. Margaret DePalma, 509th Bomb Wing Historian, crafts the details of their stories every day, forever documenting their place in Whiteman's history. "The

  • "Because of" or "In spite of": The choice is yours

    If you're in a position of leadership, have you ever asked yourself if your followers are performing because of you, or in spite of you? That's difficult to answer because the military expects its members to perform to the best of their abilities regardless of their supervisors' leadership style.

  • 'Guardians of the night' retire from active duty service

    Four military working dogs with 37 years of combined experience in the U.S. Air Force retired from active duty service Oct. 8 during a ceremony held at the Community Activities Center here. Charlie, Joost, Rico and Tina were honored for their brave and unwavering service with the 509th Security

  • Why are we called Whiteman?

    George Allison Whiteman, the eldest of ten children of John and Earlie Whiteman, was born at the Wilkerson farm near Longwood, in Pettis County, Mo., on Oct. 12, 1919. In 1935, following graduation from Smith Cotton High School in Sedalia, Mr. Whiteman enrolled in the Rolla School of Mines in Rolla,

  • Retiree Appreciation Day 2009

    More than 250 retirees from the Missouri area visited Whiteman for its annual Retiree Appreciation Day, Oct. 3 at Mission's End. A special guest was in attendance, retired Lt. Col. Vernon H. Berry, who at 91 years of age, has served in World War II, and spent more than 10 years of his career dealing

  • Global Strike Command leader updates progress

    Air Force Global Strike Command's top officer provided an update on the command's progress toward full operational capability during a speech at the Capitol Hill Club here Oct. 2. Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz, the AFGSC commander, outlined the progress in bringing online the first new major command in

  • Wingman Concept

    I received a phone call very early one morning with a familiar voice on the other end of the line. Unfortunately, as many first sergeants will attest, it's rarely good news when you receive a call at 0330. This time was no exception. "Master Sgt. Davis, we need you to come down here" said the voice

  • Whiteman Elementary Wages War for the March of Dimes

    Mrs. LuAnna Ortiz's 5th grade class at Whiteman Elementary enjoyed a Pizza party Tuesday afternoon, after winning the March of Dimes fundraiser contest called, Dime War by raising more than $170. The Dime War was waged by 19 different classes ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade.  As a whole, the