• Air Force families on the move

    Have you ever noticed that there is a certain life cycle about assignments? We all start out at square one when we find out the answer to the "where" question. Maps are pulled out, calendars consulted, friends are called. "Have you ever been to North Fogbound Air Force Base? What was it like? Do you

  • Whiteman Spirit Award

    Col. John Robinson, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, presented Staff Sgts. Kyle Douglass and Aron Virden, 509th Security Forces Squadron, with the Whiteman Spirit Award July 8. Senior Airman Scott Soverino was also selected to receive the Spirit Award, but was unavailable at the time of

  • Ops Air Force provides opportunity, experience

    Thirteen U.S. Air Force Academy cadets are visiting Whiteman for one of their summer programs from June 23 to July 11 to gain hands-on experience in the operational and support missions of the Air Force. This is the second of three groups to come here during the summer. The cadets are shadowing both

  • Medical Group welcomes new commander

    Col. Kathleen M. Dunn-Cane assumed command of the 509th Medical Group from Col. Gloria Twilley during a change of command ceremony here June 30. Brig. Gen. Garret Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. Colonel Dunn-Cane was previously stationed at the Air Force Inspection

  • Whiteman Warrior

    This week's Whiteman Warrior is 2nd Lt. Joshua Heacock, 509th Aircraft Maintenance squadron aircraft section officer in charge. The Whiteman Warrior recognizes Whiteman servicemembers who go above and beyond in the performance of daily of their duties, and who personify the Air Force Core Values.

  • Whiteman Spirit Award

    Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented Maj. Mary Teeter, 509th Maintenance Squadron commander, with the Whiteman Spirit Award June 20. Retired Air Force Col. John Riffle nominated Major Teeter for the award. "Major Teeter, is an outstanding member of the, Military Officers

  • Principles of leadership

    As you all are aware, we've been involved in combat operations for over 17 years. From the time the First Fighter Wing deployed into the eastern province of Saudi Arabia in August of 1990, our Air Force has been fighting continuously across the globe. Our Airmen participated in operations in Haiti,

  • Whiteman encouraged to practice firework safety

    Whiteman Air Force Base will be hosting their annual Independence Day fireworks show at Skelton Park July 4. Fireworks will start at about 9 pm. If service members and their family members decide to attend the firework show or host their own, it is always important to practice safety