• Why are we called Whiteman AFB?

    George Allison Whiteman, the eldest of 10 children of John and Earlie Whiteman, was born at the Wilkerson farm in Pettis County near Longwood, Mo., Oct. 12, 1919. In 1935, following graduation from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, Mo. Whiteman enrolled in the Rolla School of Mines in Rolla, Mo.,

  • TRICARE Reserve Select deadline extended

    Did you miss the Sept. 30 deadline to re-enroll into TRICARE Reserve Select? Previously enrolled and eligible Reserve Component members still have until Nov. 29 to re-enroll in TRS and still have continuous TRICARE coverage. Members who want a retroactive coverage effective date of Oct. 1 must

  • 393d receives new commander

    Lt. Col. John Vitacca, 393d Bomb Squadron commander, took command from Lt. Col. Paul Tibbets, during a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 3. Rank and Name: Lt. Col. John Vitacca Squadron: 393d Bomb Squadron Date assumed command: Oct. 3 Previous assignment: 509th Operations Support Squadron Time in

  • Arts and crafts center engraves memories

    Serving in the Air Force provides Airmen and their families with a unique opportunity to tour countries and live in states they normally wouldn't get to visit. While working and achieving awards at their respective assignments, service members frequently are awarded plaques and mementos to remind

  • 52 Team Whiteman members promoted in October

    Fifty-two Team Whiteman members received new stripes during a promotion ceremony Oct.1 at the Mission's End. They are:                          Airmen Ralph Dagza and Justin Gonzalez, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Michael Moser, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron James Williams, 509th Medical

  • Basic fire escape planning

    Each year during the week of October that includes the 9th, fire officials across the country strive to raise awareness concerning fire safety. This year is no exception, as the Whiteman Fire and Emergency Services Flight has planned several events to further educate the base populace, and looks

  • I’m just a cog in the wheel

    I was talking with an Airman one day about how important his job was to the mission and for some reason, the Airman didn't feel the same way. The Airman said, "But chief, I'm just a little cog in a big wheel." Have you ever said that before? For you non gear heads: here is the definition of a cog in