• Diller takes helm of 509th Operations Support Squadron

    The 509th Operations Support Squadron welcomes its new commander with an official change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 23, 2021. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility for a unit from one

  • Team Whiteman recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention Month

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, 509th Bomb Wing commander, and base leaders officially recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a proclamation signing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 31, 2021.Each year the Department of Defense Sexual Assault

  • Air Force provides C2 advisors to operational-level commanders

    With global competition heating up, the need to maximize the agility of U.S. Air Force operational command and control has never been more pressing. Fortunately, the USAF’s Operational Command Training Program is a foundational piece of its current C2 training architecture.

  • Whiteman Medical clinic rolls out MHS GENESIS

    The 509th Medical Group is set to launch the Military Health System Genesis, the Department of Defense’s new and innovative Electronic Health Record system.MHS Genesis will be replacing TRICARE Online which will no longer be serviceable for Whiteman Air Force Base members, and all secure messaging

  • Whiteman AFB motorcyclist killed in motor-vehicle collision

    An Airman assigned to the 509th Communications Squadron was killed on base during a motor-vehicle collision April 15, 2021.Staff Sgt. Cameron Beck was pronounced dead at the scene.The accident took place at Spirit Boulevard and 5th Street on Whiteman Air Force Base, at approximately 10:54 a.m. The

  • Navy veteran reenlists great niece via virtual ceremony

    In a room full of her peers, Air Force Staff Sgt. Dawn Weber held back tears while talking to her great uncle via video chat, during her reenlistment ceremony, March 22, here.Weber, a 509th Public Affairs public affairs specialist, continues her family tradition of serving in the military, kicking

  • Motorcyclist killed in motor vehicle collision

    A motorcyclist was killed during a motor vehicle collision April 15, 2021.The accident took place at the intersection of Spirit Boulevard and 5th Street on Whiteman Air Force Base, at approximately 10:54 a.m. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene.In accordance with Department of Defense

  • AFGSC bomber mission showcased during Acting SecAF visits

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth saw first-hand how Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen are supporting world-wide bomber operations during visits to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Dyess AFB, and Whiteman AFB, Missouri, April 6 and 7.

  • B-2 Spirit featured in AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.