• MRSA Infection

    Introduction Over the past few years and recently in the press, there had been increasing attention to this emerging infection. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus infection (MRSA) is an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, often called "staph." The staph bacteria itself is not new

  • A Holiday Twist to Crime Prevention

    'Twas a few weeks 'for Christmas and all through the base; People were celebrating all over the place DD's were ready, Wingmen standing by; To answer the calls of those needing rides Here's a few tips you need to remember; As you hustle about this month of December To the stores, and the malls,

  • Whiteman Spirit Award

    Capt. Michael Belardo, 13th Bomb Squadron, received the Whiteman Spirit Award from Col. John Robinson, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, Nov. 19. Lt. Col. William Eldridge, 13th BS commander, nominated Captain Belardo for the award. Captain Belardo received the Spirit Award for contributing to the

  • Combat Airman recognized

    A member of Team Whiteman received the Bronze Star for displaying exceptionally meritorious service while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Col. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented the Bronze Star to 1st Lt. Matthew Kowalski, 509th Security Forces Squadron, Nov. 28.

  • Winter, holiday safety

    Winter, holiday safety The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining and an increased risk of fire due to heating equipment. By being aware of some simple facts and tips you can be assured of a fire safe winter and happy holidays. Facts

  • Winter Tips

    Military Family Housing Winter Tips With the arrival of cooler weather, please remember these very important tips. Water hoses should be removed from outside water faucets and crawl space vents closed when outside temperatures fall below 32 degrees. Failure to do so may cause pipes to freeze and

  • The best gifts

    On the day after Thanksgiving the Christmas shopping rush officially begins. The proverbial starter's pistol sounds and most of us sprint to the races...stores! As usual the malls are crowded with people, parking spots are at a premium, fender benders increase, etc. All who are veterans of the

  • Civilian retirees

    The following Department of Defense civilians retired at Whiteman during the period July through September. Aug. 1 - Galen Smith, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron, 36 years of service Sept. 1 - Vicki Dickerson, 509th Contracting Squadron, 30 years of service Sept. 2 - Danny Brinkley, 442nd Maintenance