• SECDEF revisits past at Whiteman

    It was a homecoming of sorts as Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visited here Nov. 20 to meet with local community leaders and members of Team Whiteman. Secretary Gates first came to the base as a second lieutenant in 1967 when he was assigned to the 351st Strategic Missile Wing, which controlled

  • Old Glory

    To many individuals the flag of the United States of America is a symbol -- one of liberty, freedom, strength and unity. It motivates and inspires the citizens of this country and serves as an enduring beacon of hope for those on the outside looking in. To others it's even more important than that.

  • Rules are made to be broken!! Or are they?

    I wrote an article a few months ago and in it, I described Whiteman as "like its own little community with a store, gas station and all the other things we have on base." Along with being our own little community, we also have the problems other communities have - crime being one of them. You might

  • Talking turkey

    It's the time of year again when kitchens across the country are active as favorite holiday meals are prepared. It's a good time to stress the importance of following good sanitation and hygiene practices while preparing and serving holiday meals, to prevent food-borne illness. Millions of turkeys

  • Niner's notes

    With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us we all should take time to reflect on those things that we are thankful for in our lives. My family and I are most thankful for the opportunity to serve here at Whiteman Air Force Base with all the great American's that make Team Whiteman so valuable to our