• Prevent Sexual Assault: Ask! Act! Intervene!

    The Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office and the military services adopted a sexual assault awareness campaign to advance our continued efforts in prevention sexual assault in the military. This year's theme, "Prevent Sexual Assault: Ask! Act! Intervene!" focuses on

  • Military family members absentee votes

    Did you know, family member(s) who are not in the military may also vote absentee? The Uniformed And Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act entitles eligible family members, U.S. citizens and 18 years of age of military personnel to vote absentee. Military family members and dependents are considered

  • Water safety key for summer fun

    With summer nearly in full-swing, people are taking to the water to get relief from the seasonal high temperatures. As servicemembers and their families members enjoy the cooling pleasures of boating, fishing, water sports and visiting area lakes, it is vital they keep safety in mind. According to

  • Base vet clinic now requires pet microchipping

    The Whiteman Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility will require all pets to have a microchip in order to receive services starting June 1. The VTF is making the policy change to be in compliance with Army regulations that require all animals residing on a military installation have a

  • ALS graduates 32 future NCOs

    The Whiteman Airman Leadership School Class 08-E graduated 19 Senior Airmen and 13 Staff Sergeants in a ceremony May 22 at the Mission's End.The award winners were: John L. Levitow: Brandon Williams, 509th Maintenance Squadron Distinguished Graduates: Jess Roach, Jr., 509th Aircraft Maintenance

  • AFAF annual campaign comes to an end

    The Air Force Assistance Fund came to a close here May 20th. Team Whiteman exceeded their goal by contributing a total of 118 percent toward the initial goal. The AFAF was established to provide for an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force

  • SMOKEX prepares Airmen for world-wide missions

    Nine units, 16 aircraft and a special tactics team came together here for an exercise to help prepare each other for combat operations world-wide recently. This bi-annual exercise, hosted by the 325th Weapons Squadron, SMOKEX, kicked off May 11 and went through May 22 showing the capabilities and

  • Whiteman teen receives ACC Youth of the Year Award

    Air Combat Command recently named a Whiteman Air Force Base teen as its Youth of the Year for 2008. Sixteen year-old Ryan Marler, son of Senior Master Sgt. Vincent and Sheri Marler, received the award, which recognizes outstanding achievements and accomplishments of youth program members who have