• 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

  • 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.