• How often can a commander say, "Thanks"

    I take this opportunity, to publicly thank the men and women of the 509th Medical Group for their untiring commitment to providing health care to the beneficiaries of Team Whiteman. The 509th MedGp recently had our three-year accreditation inspection. I used the term "untiring" commitment, because

  • AFPC commander discusses future force

    The commander of the Air Force Personnel Center addressed the service's current reduction in force, recapitalization and modernization during a base community council meeting Aug. 2 at Mission's End. "Our three main objectives are to win this war, develop our Airmen and modernize our force," said

  • Three combat Airmen recognized

    Three Team Whiteman members earned Bronze Star medals for displaying exceptionally meritorious service while deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Brig. Gen. Greg Biscone, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented the Bronze Star to Capt. Adam Minnich and Tech. Sgt.

  • Steering clear of dangerous body building items

    Summertime and the living' is easy. Party Cove is hopping, and individuals are "buffing" up for the show. But beware. Multiple, dangerous supplements are out there to ruin your fun. Two dangerous items on the market are NO-Xplode™ and Clenbuterol™. NO-Xplode™ is marketed as an extreme nitric oxide

  • AAFES implements civil recovery program for shoplifters

    Inventory shrinkage, a combination of employee theft, shoplifting, vendor fraud and administrative error, cost the nation's retailers $32.3 billion last year, according to the national retail security survey, which analyzed theft incidents from 116 of the largest retail chains. Thirty-one percent of

  • Using TRICARE and VA together for your benefit

    Retired Service members may be eligible to use either TRICARE or the Department of Veteran's Affairs benefits for health care services. Veterans choosing between the two programs should compare the co-payments and other financial responsibilities to make the right decision for each individual's

  • Using TRICARE benefits with other health insurance

    For family members covered by both a TRICARE plan and other health insurance, knowing how to use the two together will help ensure that claims are processed quickly and correctly.TRICARE, in most cases, will pay second to the OHI. However, TRICARE is the primary payer for beneficiaries entitled to a