Smoke testing for selected sewer systems on base begins

Air Combat Command and Whiteman AFB have contracted with URS Group, Inc. and ADS Environmental Services to perform a physical inspection and smoke testing of base sanitary sewers and manholes. Smoke testing will begin Sept. 23 in all areas of the base except  military family housing.  Testing is

When should I receive my ballot?

Under normal circumstances, most states and territories begin mailing ballots to citizens 30-45 days before an election. If you have not received your ballot two weeks before the election, contact your local election official (contact information available on most state election sites). If you

Lock and Load: Team Whiteman, Army National Guard replicate wartime mission

"We are taking heavy fire... requesting immediate air support," says a Soldier, praying it will be their saving grace. Answering his prayers, miles away following the order to 'get the birds in the air,' a team of Apache gunships take to the skies. Replicating this wartime scenario the Missouri Army

Military and family life conultant program available now

As a result of the heightened stress placed on the military and their families, in 2004 the Department of Defense established the Military and Family Life Consultant Program to augment existing military support services. The program provides non-medical, short term, situational, problem solving

64 Team Whiteman members promoted in September

Sixty four Team Whiteman members were promoted Sept. 1. A promotion ceremony was held Sept. 2 for the new promotes at the Mission's End. They are:Airman James Blackstock, 509th Maintenance Operations Squadron Johnathan Sanner, 509th Maintenance Squadron Nathan Wyatt, 509th Security Forces Squadron

Drivers be aware of increased crosswalk traffic flow during peak hours, gate closure

School is back in session and that, coupled with the increased traffic flow caused by the Arnold Gate closure, provides us with a good opportunity to discuss traffic safety, especially as it pertains to Whiteman Elementary school. I recently asked the installation safety office to survey the Spirit

Grand opening, batter up

ACC Chief Visits

In today's lighter, leaner Air Force, Airmen need to be ready regardless of their particular piece of the mission set, said Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Sullens, the Air Combat Command command chief, to about 40 senior non-commissioned officer inductees during his visit to Whiteman Aug. 21-23. "If they

B-2 weapons school... so easy a caveman can do it!

Since my return to the 325th Weapons Squadron a year ago, I have realized time and again that many Whiteman personnel are unaware of how Cavemen contribute to the Air Force mission of "Fly, Fight, and Win!" When I say I work in the Weapons Squadron, many immediately confuse us with the 509th

8th AF Command Chief Visits

"Our number one priority is reinvigorating the nuclear enterprise and eliminating risk," said Chief Master Sgt. Todd Kabalan, the 8th Air Force command chief master sergeant, during his visit to Whiteman Aug. 14-17. Chief Kabalan, a 30-year Air Force veteran and the senior enlisted adviser to Lt.