• Redesigned website and automated voter registration/ballot delivery tool

    The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) would like to announce our updated website, featuring an automated Voter Registration/Ballot Delivery tool. These two improvements will provide voters with greater access to timely and accurate absentee voting information and an electronic alternative to

  • Atomic Luau celebrates 63 years of unparalleled support

    On August 8th, organizations across Whiteman will host the Atomic Luau, a day-long celebration of fun, food, prizes and a special guest appearance by .38 Special. Previously known as the Enlisted Luau, this year the Whiteman Air Force Base Enlisted Top 3 and the Luau Planning Committee are opening

  • Quarter II Bomb Wing civilian, volunteer award recipients announced

    Associate Category Stephanie Fowler 509th Bomb Wing Specialist-Manager Category Troy Tapp 509th Medical Support Squadron Supervisor Category Micheal (Joe) Joyner 509th Civil Engineering Squadron Volunteer of the Quarter Christina Lynch 509th Mission Support Group

  • Civilian retirement announcements

    The following Department of Defense civilians retired at Whiteman during the period April through June 2008. 509th Civil Engineering Squadron Joyce Cote April 4, 34 years of service 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron Edwin Atkins April 28, 21 years of service George Cromer May 3, 38 years of service

  • Who are the Coyotes?

    I'm constantly amazed by the diversity of the people and missions at Whiteman Air Force Base. Active duty, Guardsmen, Reservists, civilians, contractors, Air Force, Army and Navy (who would have thought of that in Missouri?) all performing great service to a grateful nation. Apache helicopters, A-10

  • Skin Cancer Detection, Prevention

    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types of skin cancer -- basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas -- are highly curable, according to the Center for Disease Control. However, melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous,

  • Colonel McGinnis takes command of MSG

    Col Patricia I. McGinnis assumed command of the 509th Mission Support Group from Col. Edward Keegan during a change of command ceremony here July 11. Brig. Gen. Garret Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. Colonel McGinnis was previously stationed at Maxwell AFB, Ala.,

  • Whiteman Airman helps Manas Air Base fuels flight break records

    The 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants Flight continues to break single-day fueling records as part of the vital function in delivering fuel to Air Force KC-135 and C-17 aircraft supporting military operations in Afghanistan. On July 4, the Airmen of the