• FAA Aviation mechanic certification

    Whiteman became the 16th Air Force Base to earn the capability of administering the Federal Aviation Administrations aviation mechanic certification examinations March 15. Ongoing efforts by the base training and education center, for more than one year, culminated in the center meeting all

  • Excellence ... it’s what we do

    We all know the Air Force core values ... "Integrity First, Service before Self and Excellence in All We Do." I've noticed over the years that people seem to focus on or only hear about the first two, and we forget about excellence. Why is that? Is it because excellence is expected? Or has it become

  • Focus your energy on what’s important

    To what do you commit your time and energy? What does your unit work together to accomplish every day? What is your unit preparing to tackle next and are you ready as both an individual and work group? Leaders and followers at all levels have a much greater chance of success if they are committed to

  • Former CMSAF meets Airmen, gives leadership tips

    Several Whiteman Airmen received a lesson in leadership and management last week from a man who spent the much of his Air Force career teaching the subjects. Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert Gaylor spoke at the Chief recognition banquet March 9 on the techniques and importance of

  • Thrift shop gives back, saves money

    Shopping can be a frustrating and expensive venture. Having to drive out of town only to find that what you are looking for is out of your price range can be a waste of time and gas. The Whiteman Thrift Shop offers an alternative to the disappointment and frustration often associated with

  • Serving our Airmen, mission

    Since the Revolutionary War, morale, welfare and recreation programs have been recognized as an essential part of America's military. Back in those days, Services focused on fundamentals such as providing food and shelter. Commanders knew the important role combat support had in contributing to

  • Videos keep military close to home

    Thousands of military men and women send videos to their children. But the latest trend features the parents as the stars of the videos. Children see and hear their parent reading a storybook to them, from thousands of miles away. It's part of United Through Reading®, an organization that takes the

  • Air Force discontinues decals

    As of Feb. 9, Whiteman Air Force Base no longer issues the DD Form 2220 or registers privately owned vehicles. Prior to the actions that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, the way to enter an installation was the simple process of an individual at the gate seeing the current decal visible on a vehicle and

  • PDC opens doors to Airmen

    After nearly two years of anticipation, key education and base leaders got together Feb. 2 to celebrate the opening of the Professional Development Center, a $12.66 million construction that six education agencies will soon call home. The ribbon cutting ceremony dedicated this new 76,000 square foot

  • Mission RED FLAG: Commander's vectors

    Brig. Gen. Greg Biscone, 509th Bomb Wing commander visited Nellis Air Force Base this week to see first-hand Whiteman Airmen in action as they prepared B-2s to execute strike missions during the RED FLAG exercise. In a meeting with Airmen at the Nellis Crosswinds dining facility, General Biscone