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Dec. 18, 2020
Whiteman AFB participates in Exercise Tiger Association’s 22nd Annual Adopt A Warrior program

The Exercise Tiger Association awarded Team Whiteman a unit and individual award during the 22nd Annual Adopt A Warrior program at the University of Missouri, Columbia, Dec. 12, 2020.The national foundation began in 1998 and focuses on honoring military members for their outstanding achievements and
Dec. 18, 2020
Health care Heroes: Whiteman AFB celebrates AFGSC Medical Professionals Appreciation Day

For the past ten months, the 509th Medical Group has been working hard to meet the challenges brought on by a global pandemic. In recognition of the hard work and dedication of all medical professionals, U.S. Air Force Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, proclaimed Dec. 18,
Dec. 11, 2020
509th CES enhances construction skills on generator install

Training is vital to Airmen’s growth and maintaining their readiness in their career fields. The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron took an operational need and turned it into a troop training project for dozens of Airmen by completing a construction project on Whiteman’s flight line.The construction
Dec. 11, 2020
The 509th CS schedule, support during the holidays

The 509th Communications Squadron will be teleworking or minimally manned from Dec. 21, 2020 until Jan. 4, 2021.The 509th CS is requesting members of Team Whiteman to resolve any current communications issues before the holiday schedule goes into effect.The sections will be minimally manned with
Dec. 9, 2020
Annual DoD Housing Survey opens Dec. 8 for tenant feedback

The Department of the Air Force is asking tenants of privatized and government-owned housing to share their experiences and opinions of the programs via the DoD Tenant Satisfaction Survey beginning Dec. 8.The survey, administered by CEL & Associates, Inc., will be made available through an email
Dec. 9, 2020
Whiteman AFB annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony offer safe, fun activities

Airman and family members ice skate at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Dec. 8, 2020. The ice skating rink allowed kids of all ages to come together safely and have fun while wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.(U.S. Air Force photo by
Dec. 8, 2020
Family Advocacy Spotlight: Four steps to turn stressful holidays into happy holidays!

Many of us have dreams of our “perfect” holiday season. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t always add up to what our vision is. This can result in stress that hijacks joy and happiness from you.To protect yourself from being the victim of a “happy holiday hijacking”, here are some actions you can
Dec. 3, 2020
Lackland Airman has ties to Pearl Harbor hero

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- His connection to a World War II hero isn’t by blood, but it’s a proud connection nonetheless to Airman 1st Class Hunter Fugitt.
Dec. 2, 2020
EOD NCOs innovate, adopts proven product for new use

People often think innovation only means coming up with something brand new to solve an issue. However, innovation can be as simple as using a known product to better an existing process.This is exactly what two 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal noncommissioned officers
Dec. 1, 2020
20th ATKS honored at General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year Banquet

Members of the 20th Attack Squadron receive the General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year trophy in Warrensburg, Missouri, Nov. 20, 2020. 20th ATKS leadership gathered with guests from General Atomics for the presentation of the trophy. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class