• 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

  • NORI to kick-off Sunday, Team Whiteman set to perform

    The Air Combat Command Inspector General Team is on final. The team is scheduled to arrive early next week to conduct a base Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, Airmen and mission-essential civilian members will be stepping it up, as NORI preparations require them to work on the Columbus Day

  • Low Observable shop keeps the B-2 in the air and off the radar

    The Airmen of the 509th Maintenance Squadron Low Observable Section keep the B-2 in the air and off of the radar scopes. With the B-2 depending largely on its stealth capability for mission success, a great deal of time and care is taken to ensure the aircraft' s invisibility in the air. " We

  • Mentoring

    "Do you have a mentor?" "Are you a mentor?" "Everyone should have a mentor." Mentoring seems to be the new buzz word these days. The art of teaching or counseling is how Webster defines mentoring. In real terms, mentoring is taking an interest in ones future and steering them in the right direction.

  • Be alert: IRS Phishing e-mail circulating

    In recent weeks, a phony e-mail claiming to come from the IRS has been circulating in large numbers. The subject line of the e-mail often states that the e-mail is a notice of underreported income. The e-mail may contain an attachment or a link to a bogus Web page directing taxpayer to their "tax

  • Arm-up with knowledge: October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Breast cancer knows no boundaries, it is estimated that 192,370 women and 1,910 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, according to the American Cancer Society. Whether you are a female or male, every Team Whiteman member is encouraged to arm themselves with knowledge this month, October,