• New Force Support Squadron to streamline Whiteman base functions

    When it comes to people programs, community support and quality of life, as of June 25 there will be one organization on base that will handle it all - the 509th Force Support Squadron. The new organization is the result of an ongoing Air Force-wide merger of Mission Support and Services Squadrons

  • Whiteman Cub Scouts crossover at the spring campout

    Spring is here and Whiteman Cub Scout Pack 405 is having great fun and adventure! Cub Scouts and their families gathered at the Knob Noster State Park May 16 for a graduation/crossover ceremony and campout. During the ceremony, some of the boys were awarded their individual achievement awards.

  • Base housing office to host home buying seminar

    Have you ever wanted to sit down with a mortgage lender and ask questions about buying or selling a home? Do you know the difference between VA, FHA, HUD, Fannie Mae, or would like to know the difference? Should you mortgage a home for 30 or 15 years, should you consider a fixed mortgage rate over

  • 509 BW exceeds the standard for nuclear surety

    "Outstanding." "Excellent." "Best seen to date." "Exceptional." "Superb." Those statements are normally heard in the newspaper's entertainment section describing the latest box office thriller. Wednesday, these were the same words used over and over by the Air Combat Command Inspector General

  • NSI Team names superior performers, teams

    During the Nuclear Surety Inspection, the Air Combat Command Inspector General Team identified 33 teams and 75 individuals as outstanding performers. They are:Superior Performance Teams Aircrew NCOP Team, 13th Bomb Squadron Aircrew NCOP Team, 393d BS Nuclear Surety Inspection Tiger Team/Generation

  • Spirit Award

    Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented Tech. Sgt. Kristy L. Earls, 509th Mission Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, with the Whiteman Spirit Award June 2. Sergeant Earls was nominated and received the Spirit Award for demonstrating outstanding service to

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Focus on summer driving, vehicle safety

    Motor vehicle traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for all Americans between two and 34, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Similarly, the leading cause of fatal mishaps during the 101 Critical Days of Summer continues to be off-duty private motor vehicle