• Agreement marks environmental milestone for Whiteman

    With a stroke of the pen another chapter in Whiteman's Cold War history was brought to a close Tuesday in Kansas City. Air Force, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Missouri Department of Natural Resources officials signed a Long-Term Stewardship Agreement for the Missouri Minuteman II Missile

  • Area 509 officially operational

    After several delays and weather cancellations, the Whiteman Paintball Field finally hosted its grand opening June 9. Named Area 509, the field hosted an inaugural tournament with Northrop-Grumman boasting a seven-man team, 'The Company,' and the remaining players, hailing from different squadrons,

  • Whiteman Spirit Award

    Linda Reiling 509th Maintenance Group, received the Whiteman Spirit Award from Col. Eric Single, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, June 18. Col. Bob Dulong, 509th Maintenance Group commander, nominated Ms. Reiling for the award. "Linda performs an outstanding rendition of the national anthem, and

  • Proud to have served

    This article has been the hardest for me to write since it will be my last as an active duty member. As I wind down my career after 29-plus years in service, I started to think about why I chose to stay so long in the Air Force. When people ask me that question, my answer is normally "because I love

  • 2006 study shows base water is safe

    (Editor's note: This is an annual report on the quality of water delivered by Whiteman Air Force Base. This report is intended to provide Team Whiteman with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made to provide safe drinking water. Users will not be mailed individual copies

  • If it is to be, it is up to me

    As we grow up, all of us have many different things that influence who we are today. Parents, teachers, coaches and friends all play a part. But for most of us, there are a few special moments, events or slogans that stick with us forever and perhaps guide our lives. I remember many of the sayings

  • Tips for keeping Whiteman neighborhoods clean

    Now that we are into the summer recreational time period, housing occupants are reminded of their responsibilities detailed in their housing brochures. Inoperative, off-road and recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked in the housing area at any time for more than a 24-hour

  • Ready to deploy: 509th EOD, SFS complete Joint Service training

    With the sun setting in the distance, a UH-60 Blackhawk took flight from Whiteman's north ramp area toward the Cobra site during a week-long joint aerial training scenario. Under the guise of night, the fully loaded helicopter, provided by the Missouri Army National Guard in Fort Leonard Wood,