• USO puts the giving into Thanksgiving with annual food basket donation

    Team Whiteman first sergeants and USO of Missouri, Inc. volunteers, unload Thanksgiving food baskets Nov. 17, 2020, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The USO of Missouri, Inc. donated more than 900 food baskets to Team Whiteman and other military units in the area, including the National Guard

  • CMSAF Bass visits Whiteman AFB

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, speaks with Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 10, 2020. The 509th SFS provides security for all personnel, protection-level resources and other base assets assigned to the 509th Bomb

  • B-2s participate in weapons system evaluation in Florida, Utah

    The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group hosted both Weapons System Evaluation Program East and West from November 2-13, 2020. The WSEPs included more than 86 aircraft participating at the two installations in live-fire air-to-air and air-to-ground evaluations. 

  • Team Whiteman raises awareness for SARR program with 5K

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class DeVan Halstead, 509th Bomb Wing public affairs specialist, runs in the #IamVanessaGuillen Sexual Assault Response and Prevention 5K at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 29, 2020. April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, but due to

  • Whiteman Fitness Center changes increase opportunities for Amn

    When COVID-19 first hit the Johnson County area in March 2020, Whiteman Air Force Base took several steps to ensure the safety of Airmen and their families.As the coronavirus continues to impact daily life for many, the 509th Force Support Squadron with the advisement of 509th Medical Group, have

  • Whiteman Air Force Base participates in the Airman's Edge survey

    Members of the 509th Bomb Wing have the opportunity to provide feedback on the effectiveness of a peer-to-peer program called Airman’s Edge.The purpose of the study is to examine if peer-to-peer mentoring is effective in decreasing suicide risk and fostering improved psychological health and

  • Team Whiteman comes together for Bark in the Park

    The Musical Sit Trophy sits on a table at the beginning of the Bark in the Park at Ike Skelton Lake, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 24, 2020. Dogs and their owners participated in a number of contests such as the dog/owner look-alike contest and the best trick. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Getting the job done: Whiteman AFB Airfield Management

    One of the most important features of any Air Force Base is the airfield.  Airfields allow aircraft to take off at a moment’s notice to maintain readiness and demonstrate the combat capabilities of the Air Force. At Whiteman Air Force Base, the 509th Operation Support Squadron Airfield Management

  • Whiteman Air Force Base Halloween Boo Bash offers safe, spooky fun

    Team Whiteman’s annual Boo Bash will take place Oct. 30, from 5-7 p.m., outside of the Whiteman Youth Center.Although this year’s event may look a little different, event planners say there will be no shortage of fun for all patrons.“The event will be a condensed version of what Team Whiteman is