• Back to school: Things to remember

    While going back to school may seem like a fashion show for who has the coolest backpack, the hottest shoes or the designer jeans, parents should also emphasize the importance of being safe. In addition to buying clothes and school supplies this fall, there are some other things to discuss with

  • Don't judge a book...

    Imagine yourself walking out of the chapel next Sunday after a wonderful service of praise and worship. You decide to take your family out for a nice, relaxing Sunday dinner at your favorite restaurant. As you pull into the lot you realize finding a parking place is going to be a challenge. It

  • Force Shaping Cancelled

    (Editor's note: the following information was received from Headquarters United States Air Force in Washington, D.C.)The Department of Defense has approved the Air Force Active Duty end strength increase to 330,000 in fiscal year 10. This is not far from our current end strength, but it is an

  • Deployed finance techs redefine the typical banker's role

    Many civilians back in the United States may not understand the need for a military finance office in the combat zone, but the men and women of Manas AB truly appreciate those few 6F0X1's deployed here. The 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Finance Flight assists with more than just cashing checks. They

  • Joint Response Agency Training Saves Lives

    Whiteman Fire Emergency Response crews responded to an off-base vehicle accident, outside the south gate on Highway 23, July 25. Crews found a single vehicle in the grass that had rolled over going around a curve. Three teenagers were in the car at the time of the accident. The driver sustained

  • Take the Quit Dip and Chew Challenge

    Between August and October, active duty members of team Whiteman who either dip or chew are invited and encouraged to take the Quit Dip and Chew challenge to help them quit all forms of smokeless tobacco. The Whiteman Health and Wellness Center will be offering several different workshops, including

  • 509th BW Airmen receive Meritorious Unit Award

    The 509th Bomb Wing recently received recognition for outstanding achievement in direct support of combat operations when Air Combat Command officials bestowed the Meritorious Unit Award. The MUA, the services' newest unit-level award, was created in March 2004 to recognize active duty, Reserve and

  • Glow Ball

    If you looked to the west on the evening of July 26th you might have thought you were witnessing the early arrival of the Perseid Meteor Shower. But there was nothing otherworldly about this light show. These fiery missiles were locally launched from nine separate locations by a gathering of 44

  • 7-digit dialing comes to Whiteman

    Beginning Aug. 12, the base phone system will begin a conversion from the current five-digit dialing to seven-digit dialing--a change directed by the Defense Information Systems Agency that affects all Air Force bases. Instead of dialing 7-XXXX, Whiteman members will dial 687-XXXX for all on-base

  • Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

    At some point in everyone's career or life, there will come a time when you will reflect on a person, experience or saying that you always carry with you and refer to from time to time for inspiration, motivation or in my case guidance. When I was a zero striper at my first duty station, my