• Wingman concept apparent during Linebacker II operation

    The "wingman" concept has never been so apparent when described by a veteran who owes his freedom to Operation Linebacker II. This mission flown during the Vietnam War brought about a commradiere that people do not see anymore. "Over there we were all each other had," said Lt. Col. (Ret.) David

  • Air Force historian--a real job?

    She has a quiet demeanor--low key, unthreatening and gentle. But don't let that fool you. She is as passionate about her work as any A-type personality or creative individual or historic figure such as General George S. Patton or even Mr. Ray Charles. She is Dr. Margaret DePalma, 509th Bomb Wing

  • Whiteman AFB embodies Total Force Integration

    What a great time to be at Whiteman Air Force Base where our leaders' policies of Total Force and Total Force Integration are being showcased around the world. Here at Whiteman we are truly showing the world that we are a Total Force, populated with the most awesome, professional, combat-proven

  • Extended Duty Child Care program: Even better now!

    Exercise, Exercise, Exercise! We've all heard this announcement before. As an Active Duty member with children all types of thoughts run through your head. Will I be working this weekend? Will I be working 12-14 hour shifts? Who will take care of my children? These are all valid questions and with

  • Web site features jobs for disabled veterans

    With more than 3,000 job openings, the creators of a new Web portal are hoping to attract disabled veterans seeking employment. "Our current project is to spread the word that we are here," said Diana Corso, the executive director of disABLEDperson Inc., a nonprofit group aiming to reduce the

  • Meet the 131st Bomb Wing

    October will mark the one year anniversary of activation of the 131st Air National Guard Bomb Wing at Whiteman AFB. This merge began as a part of the Total Force Integration initiative which has the Air Force finding new ways to bring together efforts of active-duty, Guard and Reserve forces to

  • Meet the Leadership: New 509th MDSS commander enjoys military service

    Lt Col Keith Higley, 509th Medical Support Squadron commander, appreciates the experience and the level of responsibility the Air Force assigned to him at the age of 20 as a young missile technician, managing individual missile site maintenance crews at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD. "I was a young

  • "What's all this fuss about Network Security?"

    Growing up, most of us didn't have a computer. Nor did any of our neighbors, or some 90 percent of my fellow Americans. Wow has that changed! However, instead of ranting about the cliché that "technology moves so quickly," I thought I'd inject a few opinions on some interesting things (based on my

  • Perfection is the standard: Team Whiteman participates in Global Thunder '09

    Members of Team Whiteman recently participated in a U.S. Strategic Command exercise known as Global Thunder. From June 24 through 30, the 509th Bomb Wing provided key strategic bombing capabilities during the exercise. Global Thunder '09 is the USSTRATCOM Field Training Exercise and Battle Staff