• Niner's Notes

    Conventional readiness We've kicked off our convention war training cycle with mass training which began prior to the holiday break and with B-2s deploying to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., yesterday for RED FLAG. As those of us at home prepare for global expeditionary combat support, our team at RED

  • New year, sharp focus

    Welcome back from the holidays ... and thanks for taking care of yourselves and each other during the break! I hope you enjoyed some well-deserved time off with family and friends. Now it's time to refocus our efforts on the important work we do and our strong tradition of excellence. I know that

  • Honor guard helps lay President Ford to rest

    WASHINGTON -- It's what many Airmen work for, day in and day out -- the chance to actually do what they have been training for, and to carry out their mission to the fullest. For members of the Air Force Honor Guard here at Bolling Air Force Base, this is that day. These honor guardsmen helped the

  • Air Force investing in greater lethality for B-2s

    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- The Air Force isn't being stealthy about plans to upgrade its B-2 Spirit fleet; officials say the bomber will need numerous upgrades over its life span. Some upgrades are already complete, but others are planned years, even decades ahead, said Lt. Col. Brian Zembraski,

  • JNSI validates wing's readiness

    The 509th Bomb Wing earned the highest possible rating from the Air Combat Command Inspector General team and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency during the six-day Joint Nuclear Surety Inspection that ended Monday. The JNSI is an intense event, said the ACC IG team chief. The inspection team was

  • Challenging the status quo

    "This too shall pass," my mom would always say. The short quip has roots in biblical times, but she was not a religious woman. Mom's point was to seek shelter and let the storm pass - hunker down and persevere. I heard her voice in my head the other day. Warning words in response to a professional

  • Airmen helping Airmen

    As Air Force Airmen, a critically important task we have each day is to find a way to help ourselves and other Airmen solve problems to get the job done. Where do you start? Start with helping yourself by taking care of your personal life and your family. Don't feel like you're alone, though; we

  • Airmen helping Airmen

    As Air Force Airmen, a critically important task we have each day is to find a way to help ourselves and other Airmen solve problems to get the job done. Where do you start? Start with helping yourself by taking care of your personal life and your family. Don't feel like you're alone, though; we

  • ESOHCAMP assessment begins Monday

    The Environment a l Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program will conduct a base-wide assessment of Whiteman's compliance in 26 protocol areas including safety, occupational health and environmental regulations Monday through Friday. Under the new ESOHCAMP format, Air