• Validation, Hard working 509er recognized AF Wide

    A pleasant surprise came to Tech. Sgt. Knicole Akins, non-commissioned officer in-charge of pharmacy services, when her first sergeant and superintendent paid her a visit Feb. 2. Her concerned faded, and a smile crossed her face when they told her she had been chosen as the Air Force Pharmacy

  • Change is not always a bad thing

    I can still remember my initial days of basic training--and I'm sure most Airmen, if they really try, can too. For me this was a significant change in lifestyle. It was also a time of anxiety, apprehension, doubt, fear and chaos on many fronts. Ultimately the majority of us triumphed over this

  • Self aid and buddy care training helps deployed SNCO save a life

    What started out recently as a semi-routine humanitarian convoy mission, turned into a life saving act of heroism for one of Whiteman's deployed senior noncommissioned officers. Senior Master Sgt. Robert Hughes, from the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is currently deployed to Afghanistan as a

  • Tornado season: The question is not if, but when...

    With tornado season approaching, the members of the 509th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight are always on the lookout for developing storms. There are four critical ingredients to look for that can create a tornado; moisture, instability, lift and wind shear. When these conditions exist,

  • Getting tactical, Blue Coach improves award winning defenders

    The 509th Security Forces Squadron was recently named the Best Large Security Forces Unit in Air Combat Command for the second year in a row. Being the best back to back and with accomplishments under their belt, one might wonder how the 509th SFS could possibly improve. Some of their