First Sergeant embraces Air Force values

The United States Air Force Core Values; we all know them, we all use them. They are the roadmaps that guide us in our profession of arms. Many of today's Air Force programs are descended from our core values. Air Force Smart Operations is built upon excellence in all we do. We are asked daily to do

What kind of TRICARE doc can you have?

Most military families have a primary care manager, but not everyone knows who qualifies as one. TRICARE defines a primary care manager as "a civilian network provider or military treatment facility provider who provides primary care services to TRICARE beneficiaries." Most families with TRICARE

Guardsmen prepare for worst case scenario in Humvees

Be prepared for the worst. That's what Missouri National Guardsmen from the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade's 1/135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion and 935th Aviation Support Battalion learned when they stepped into the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer. "This exercise is to train you in the process

Meet the new leadership: Flyer and maintainer leads 509th Maintenance Operations Squadron

It is not every day a pilot is able to directly oversee the maintenance of the aircraft he is trained to fly, but Lt. Col. Matthew Snyder, 509th Maintenance Operations Squadron commander, has that responsibility. "A flyer in a maintenance squadron, this is a once-in-a-lifetime good deal," said

Air Force JROTC Summer Leadership Camp visits Whiteman

Ninety-three Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets arrived at Whiteman June 15. On a Monday morning, they were bright-eyed and eagerly waiting to experience the next five days of presentations that will help them make life decisions regarding future careers, higher education and

Preventing heat injuries

Whether deployed to Southwest Asia or operating stateside during the summer heat, many military operations take place under extremely hot conditions. Because of the insidious nature of heat illnesses, heat injuries frequently result because people often don't recognize their symptoms until it's too

509th MXS receives new commander

509th AMXS receives new commander

Whiteman Inn wins Best in ACC Innkeeper Award

MESD 13 Sailors train for security mission

The Navy Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base is land locked and loving it. What is a naval unit doing at a military base that is more than 800 miles from the ocean? "Members of the Navy are located all over the United States," said Master at Arms 1st Class Jabir Hazziez, and NCOIC of training