• Hometown hero honored at 21st Wreath Laying Ceremony

    "It could have happened anytime, anywhere." Those were the words of 2nd Lt. George A. Whiteman's mother, Mrs. Earlie Whiteman, who resided in Sedalia, Mo., after hearing the news of her son's death. In honor of Mrs. Whiteman's spirit, those words later became the motto of the 340th Bombardment Wing,

  • Airman's Roll Call: Summer's safety roll call

    Historically, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is a period of high risk since people are heavily engaged in outdoor activities. Sunny days, vacations and barbecues with family and friends significantly increase our exposure to risk. That's why in the early 1970's, Air Force leaders

  • Sedalia and Whiteman celebrate 20th Anniversary of the B-2

    "In 1989 Air Vehicle 1, tail number 82-1066, appropriately named Spirit of America, took off to the skies," said Col. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, during his speech at the 20th anniversary celebration of the first flight of the B-2. The event was held at State Fair Community College in

  • Up the creek - with a paddle

    If you're a bass fisherman, you've probably heard of Lake Barkley, Tenn. This 118-mile-long lake has many "fingers," long extensions of water that are home to some world-class bass fishing. One spring, Bob, a co-worker, native Tennessean, and fanatic bass fisherman, offered to show me some of his

  • One hour, 96 ounces; not a piece of cake

    The competitors were ready, the fans were ready,and the meal was ready at the kickoff of the first Extreme Steak Challenge held at Mission's End May 13. Four hungry contestants took a deep breath and began their quest to finish the entire meal in one hour. If accomplished, the $49.99 meal was free

  • DoD promotes military marticipation in World No Tobacco Day

    The last Monday in May is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Living freedom to the fullest by reducing unnecessary health risks is one way to honor the memories of those who've died. Just around the corner from Memorial Day is

  • B-2 aircrews complete Polar Lightning exercise

    Four B-2 Spirit pilots assigned to the 13th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a 24-hour training mission after flying a 10,000-mile roundtrip flight to Alaska as part of the Continuous Bomber Presence here. The exercise, Polar Lightning, supports Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces Command

  • Defense Personal Property Program empowers customers

    The Defense Personal Property Program is a new Department of Defense program designed to improve quality of life for servicemembers, civilian employees and families through improved household goods move. DP3 provides direct and empowered communications between the servicemember and the

  • Changes? Military families have support

    You can effortlessly change your child's diaper in the middle of the night. In the dark, with one hand, in the car while you're driving (although not recommended). Some changes are not that easy. Military families regularly face deployments, moves and other transitions. "Families will see a range of