• Maintaining bomber lethality, readiness during COVID-19

    COVID-19 is changing operational practices throughout the Air Force, forcing innovative adaptions in order to remain combat ready. For the members of the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron special considerations were taken to ensure every member was COVID free prior to arriving at Naval Support

  • New MWD arrives at Whiteman AFB

    A new Airman arrived fresh from basic training at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 7, 2020. Unlike most Airmen, he walks on four legs and has a tail. U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Oscar, assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, is a two year old Belgian Malinois and a recent

  • Whiteman AFAF campaign update

    Due to the Global Pandemic, the 2020 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is holding a two week donation blitz starting Aug. 17-28. The AFAF is an opportunity for Airmen to show their support to fellow Airmen during these difficult times.The AFAF consists of four charitable organizations that

  • Whiteman AFB officials honor the first 509th Bomb Wing command chief

    Whiteman Air Force Base leadership renamed the Professional Development Center June 16, 2020, in honor of the Wing’s first command chief.  The PDC was renamed the Buckingham Professional Development Center in honor of retired Chief Master Sgt. Dale Buckingham for his service to the Airmen of Team

  • Whiteman AFB Safety Office works hard to preserve mission capability

    Personal safety is something that is important for everyone and is always at the forefront for Air Force leadership. Though for some, safety is not just a practice, it’s a career.  At Whiteman Air Force Base, the 509th Bomb Wing Safety Office works hard year round to help eliminate or control risk

  • Whiteman AFB builds esports program

    Sports are a great way to build friendships, resiliency and confidence. Recently, electronic sports have been gaining popularity and creating new ways to build these traits through online competition. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many base intramural sports have been cancelled or postponed. One