• Out front: Growing beyond your comfort zone

    I joined the Air Force more than 17 years ago. Things have changed since then – my own personality being one of them.Today, I consider myself outgoing, extroverted and comfortable speaking in front of a large audience or easily strike up conversation with people I have never met before. However,

  • Whiteman NCO of the Year flies in B-2

    As the Spirit of Indiana touched down on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base on May 5, 2018, 3-year-old Brayden Vallejo clapped excitedly, exclaiming, “That’s my dad! My daddy’s in there!”

  • Test for the best: Full Spectrum EOD Warrior Challenge

    Sweat poured down their faces as they threw their body armor, helmets and gloves on top of their uniforms. The heat and humidity couldn’t distract them as they took their positions behind the weapons. They laid motionless, waiting to pull the trigger. Then came the all clear. Loud, powerful booms

  • Whiteman EOD safely disposes UXOs in Kansas City

    Five Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron recovered and safely disposed of 13 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the Kansas City metropolitan area April 2-6, 2018.

  • Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple

    In today’s connected world, we expect most communication to be convenient and instantaneous. Why should communicating with your health provider be any different? That is why the Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely and quickly

  • EOD Airman earns NCO of the Year

    Courage, selflessness, bravery, professionalism, vigilance … The list goes on and on when speaking about traits that an individual should embody when dealing with explosives and other hazards on the battlefield.One Whiteman Airman possesses them all.Recently named Whiteman Air Force Base’s 2017 NCO

  • Whiteman AFB tax center now open

    The Whiteman Air Force Base Tax Center opened Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, for free advice, assistance, preparation and electronic filing of federal and state income tax returns through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.