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Aug. 9, 2021
Wingtip-to-wingtip: Join spouse pilot couple sticks together through career, life and flight

Their last flight at Whiteman Air Force Base was supposed to be special.U.S. Air Force Captains Lacey and Stephen Orians planned on commemorating their departure and final scheduled training missions, their so-called fini-flights, at the same time. Together, they looked forward to symbolically
Aug. 2, 2021
Whiteman leaders learn valuable lessons from AFGSC religious affairs team

The command religious affairs team from Headquarters Global Strike Command met with enlisted leaders to discuss Airmen’s resiliency and culture here at Whiteman Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force Col. David Kelley, Air Force Global Strike Command chaplain, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Beasley, Air Force
July 28, 2021
‘Accelerate change or lose’: Updating Muns nerve center

Hollywood introduces U.S. command and control centers as the forefront of technological ability; often shown with seamless monitors that flow throughout the rooms, perfect installation and top tier technology.Inside the command and control center, it embodies 21st century technology, or at least it
July 27, 2021
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden announces Whiteman Elementary Student 2 Student® Chapter as MCEC Elite Team of the Year

The Military Child Education Coalition® announced Whiteman Elementary as the winning school of the organization’s annual Student 2 Student® Team of the Year competition July 21.MCEC officials selected winners at the elementary, middle, and high school level based on team achievements and First Lady
July 27, 2021
Whiteman AFB Defenders participate in Integrated Defense Leadership Course

The Integrated Defense Leadership Course, which takes place at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, was designed to provide Reserve Defenders with intensely focused hands-on training to achieve and maintain combat readiness.
July 25, 2021
Click2Go: Online ordering, curbside grocery pick-up to open at Whiteman AFB commissary

Commissary CLICK2GO, the Defense Commissary Agency’s new online ordering/curbside delivery service, is coming to the Whiteman AFB Commissary, with first pick-up slots expected to open July 27, according to Commissary officials.Customers will be able to make their orders online up to six days ahead,
July 1, 2021
Kansas City Airport renames terminal to honor Tuskegee Airman Brig Gen Charles McGee

Pat Klein, Kansas City’s director of aviation, dedicated the general aviation terminal at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, an original Tuskegee Airman, June 29, 2021.
July 1, 2021
IQT Behind the scenes: Developing combat ready B-2 pilots

It takes a village to put a B-2 Spirit in the air. The same can be said to train a B-2 pilot.Before a new set of pilots take to the skies in the stealth bomber, they are required to complete a rigorous Initial Qualification Training course.“IQT sets the foundational knowledge and skills required to
June 23, 2021
Whiteman AFB Airman pronounced dead after base pool incident

An Airman assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron was pronounced dead after an incident at the outdoor base pool on June 20, 2021.Airman 1st Class Zixuan Fang was pronounced dead at Western Missouri Medical Center. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.“Airmen are the core
June 22, 2021
509th Healthcare Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Reynolds, 509th Medical Group commander, passes Lt. Col. Jessica Dees, incoming 509th Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, the unit flag during the 509th HCOS change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 18, 2021. The 509th HCOS provides a