• The most important Airman

    The United States Air Force, and the Army Air Corps before 1947, has grown into the premier air force in the world. Time and again we have shown our capability. We have gotten so good that we've changed the way wars are waged. Airpower has come a long way since Gen. Billy Mitchell fought for a

  • Taking a mid-week break

    Mission's End Boss and Buddy night offers more than just any regular night at a club. Mission's End turns into a neighborhood pub bringing all the fun that comes with it. The ambiance of the relaxed atmosphere brings warmth and the at-home comfort feeling coupled with camaraderie and respect on all

  • Food basket program brings holiday meals to fellow Airmen

    Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for families to take a break from the monotonous grind of the day-to-day life and reflect upon what we have been given. However not all families have this opportunity, whether it be because of personal or financial hardships that are often magnified by the

  • Turkey fryer safety

    Underwriters Laboratories Inc.'s (UL) safety experts are concerned that backyard chefs may be sacrificing safety for good taste. "We're worried by the increasing reports of fires related with turkey fryer use, " said John Drengenberg, UL consumer affairs manager. "Based on our test findings, the

  • ALS graduates future NCOs

    The Whiteman Airman Leadership School Class 09-A graduated 30 future supervisors Nov. 6 at the Mission's End.The award winners were: John L. Levitow: Staff Sgt. Kyle Gilliam, 509th Munitions Squadron,Distinguished Graduates: Staff Sgt. Jason Ornellas, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Senior

  • Leading from the Middle

    "Those guys up at headquarters just don't understand how it is here and are always mucking things up for us," "The commander just doesn't understand how things are in my section," "My supervisor doesn't know what I go through every day," "Someday I will be in charge, and then I'll make everything be

  • What is a Vet?

    (Editor's Note: Introduction by Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback, 509th bomb Wing command chief)Our Nation took time out Tuesday to reflect and remember that freedom isn't free and that price was paid for by the sacrifices of America's sons and daughters - we call them veterans. In the post

  • Turkey Day

    Summer is well behind us with winter and the Christmas holiday season quickly approaching. Before they get here, we have one holiday where we can sit down and be thankful. Thanksgiving is a day where there is no such thing as too much to eat. However, if proper sanitation and hygiene are not