• Whiteman receives new school liaison officer

    Addressing the issues children of military members may face, Whiteman's Airmen and Family Readiness Center recently added a school liaison officer position. "Military children experience unique challenges during a transition to a new school or during the deployment of a family member," said Jamie

  • Set yourself up for success in 2009

    With the holiday season upon us, I find myself wondering where the time has gone. It seems like only yesterday we were battling the cold during the 2007 holiday season and looking forward to the New Year and the many events that would have an impact on our lives. Many people set new goals and

  • New TSP contribution limits set for 2009

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up from

  • Moments in Time

    Have you ever thought back to moments of time and reflected on how small moments have shaped your life? I have and can remember everything about the exact moment in time, what happened and how it affected me. I remember my senior year in high school hearing the news that my best friend's father had

  • Fit-to-fight: Whiteman Body Building Team leads by example

    "I was enjoying a peaceful slumber when I was harshly awakened by the alarm clocks' cacophony," said a member of Whiteman Body Building Team. "They all said 4 a.m.; I never was a morning person." He knows his teammates and his competition are probably preparing for the day too. Soon breakfast is on

  • Tax volunteers needed for 2009 tax season

    Tax season is right around the corner and the Whiteman Tax Center is looking for volunteers to serve as unit tax advisors or to assist with the daily administrative tasks at the tax center. As this income tax season approaches, preparations are underway for the Internal Revenue Service's annual