• Are you ready for House of Nightmares 2008

    When the crisp cool air of October settles in and the falling leaves cover the land, Halloween is right around the corner. For those that enjoy the fun and creativity of the holiday, this time of year holds several meanings for various groups of people. For trick-or-treaters, this time of year means

  • Absentee voting and the military

    Every election year, people face many challenges when heading to the polls. Some have trouble leaving work for an extended period of time, while others may be at home with children. But for military members and their families the challenges may be even greater. From one month to the next, many of

  • An answered prayer, 509th BW Chaplain receives top award

    "I remember going out the gate at Eglin Air Force Base, as I was leaving active duty in 1977 and praying as I left, Lord if I could ever be an Air Force Chaplain that's what I want to be," said Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven West, 509th Bomb Wing Chapel. His prayers were answered and his career recently

  • 131st FW transitions to become the 131st BW

    A new mark in history was made recently as the Air National Guard 131st Fighter Wing from St. Louis officially stood up as the 131st Bomb Wing during a ribbon cutting ceremony here Oct. 4. The ceremony celebrated the official grand opening of the 131st BW's headquarters here, located at building

  • New radar provides new and improved capabilities

    The Department of Defense is in the process of upgrading its national aircraft control system, which will more efficiently and effectively manage all aircraft within the United States' airspace. One of the critical pieces of equipment that make this upgrade work is the new Digital Airport

  • Sixty Team Whiteman members promoted in September

    Sixty Team Whiteman members received new stripes during a promotion ceremony Sept. 30 at the Mission's End. They are: AirmenAustin Ingram and Michael Zell, 509th Security Forces Squadron Cristin Jefferson and Michael Koeper, 509th Force Support Squadron Airmen 1st Class Anthony Baldone and Joseph

  • Little purple globe, new alert system

    Perhaps in recent days you have noticed a little purple globe invading the bottom right corner of your computer screen. The little purple globe is an emergency notification system called IWSAlerts Network-Centric Emergency Notification System. The purpose of the IWSAlerts system is to rapidly

  • Air Force takes action against officers for Donald Report Deficiencies

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and Chief of Staff General Norton A. Schwartz have taken administrative action against 15 Air Force officers in connection with deficiencies outlined in Admiral Kirkland H. Donald's May report to the Secretary of Defense. The report is the result