• AFE Airmen, the silent lifesaver

    If things go from bad to worse during flight and pilots exhaust all other options as their aircraft hopelessly losses the battle to gravity, the lives of those pilots rest squarely in the hands of a few Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen as a pilot's only hope and saving grace. AFE Airmen are

  • Whiteman Spirit Award

    Capt. Shane Steiner, 509th Medical Operations Squadron, received the Whiteman Spirit Award from Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, March 24. Col. Gloria Twilley, 509th Medical Group commander, and Lt. Col. Bill Eldridge, 13 Bomb Squadron commander, nominated Captain Steiner for

  • AFAF Helps Us All

    The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is underway at Whiteman Air Force Base. Our campaign kicked off on March 26 and runs through May 22. The campaign raises money for four charities that directly support Air Force personnel and their families. The charities are: Air Force Aid Society , the

  • A simple salute

    As Airmen, we stand out from the rest of society for a number of reasons - the way we look and dress; the language, terms and phrases we use; our ranks, titles and terms of address; the rules and regulations which govern our conduct and behavior; and most especially, our unique customs and

  • You are America

    (Editorial note: Commentary co-written by Col. Ed Keegan, 509th Mission Support Group commander and 1st Lt. Phyllis Pelky, 18th Services Squadron at Kadena Air Base)It is eye-opening to see how people outside the Air Force view us. I sat on the Officer Training School selection board a few weeks ago

  • Vet clinic re-opens with new hours

    The Whiteman Air Force Base Vet Clinic has re-opened with new hours and more appointments available. Their new hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 830 to 2P.M. and  will hold up to 2-3 vaccination clinics a month. Is your pet ready for the summer? Products such as Heartworm preventative, flea &

  • Disaster preparedness outreach program

    As part of a community-wide disaster preparedness outreach program, Whiteman Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services will be presenting a training session for residents at 5 P.M. at the Community Activity Center March 26. The one hour session will provide residents an overview of the importance of