• 8th AF Command Chief visits

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Todd Kabalan, the 8th Air Force command chief master sergeant, visited Whiteman this week to see the 509th Bomb Wing perform its mission first hand. Chief Kabalan is stationed at 8th Air Force Headquarters, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and is the senior enlisted adviser

  • A day to reflect

    All over the United States, people are preparing to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While the methods of celebration differ, the meaning and significance remain the same. Some will hold services while others may have ceremonies. There may be marches, speeches or songs. Yet in

  • 325th WPS gets new commander

    Lt. Col. Andrew Gebara, 325th Weapons Squadron commander, assumed command from Lt. Col. Glen VanHerck during a change-of-command ceremony Jan. 5. Below is a quick questionnaire to get know the new 325th WPS commander. Previous assignment: 325th WPS Director of Operations Time in service: 15 years

  • 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