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July 1, 2019
Air Force announces targeted special duty and instructor tour length changes

The Air Force is reducing targeted special duty and instructor tour lengths. The tour length reduction from four to three years for military training instructors, military training leaders, AETC technical training instructors with prefix “T”, “J”, or “X”, and stateside professional military
June 28, 2019
Report confirms Whiteman AFB drinking water continues to be safe to drink

The 509th Medical Group’s Environmental Health program office released the 2018 Annual Water Quality Report recently, sharing results of the most recent water quality with Airmen, civilian team members and families.
June 28, 2019
ALS Class 19-E Graduation

Airman Leadership School Class 19-E graduated on June 27, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
June 28, 2019
Whiteman Express manager addresses safety at gas station pumps

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has installed new safety measures at its gas station pumps on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
June 26, 2019
Whiteman AFB Fitness Center renovations continue

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, partnered with contractors from Expert Maintenance, are nearly a month into extensive renovations to the base fitness center locker rooms.
June 25, 2019
Air Force Medical Service unveils new model for active duty care

In an effort to return more Airmen to duty quicker, the Air Force is rolling out a new medical model to restore the overall readiness of our military.Under the new Air Force Medical Reform model, dedicated provider care teams will be aligned to an Operational Medical Readiness Squadron primarily
June 20, 2019
2019 Wings Over Whiteman welcomes more than 100K aviation fans

Whiteman Air Force Base opened its gates last weekend to more than 100 thousand spectators from across the globe for the 2019 Wings Over Whiteman Air and Space Show and Open House on June 15 and 16.
June 15, 2019
Wings Over Whiteman traffic flow plan

Wings over Whiteman has officially opened its doors June 15, and visitors are welcomed to arrive in time for the opening ceremony slated for 11 a.m.Officials ask that visitors be aware of increased traffic in the Knob Noster area today and tomorrow.Westbound Highway 50 Traffic:-Travel westbound to
June 14, 2019
509th MDG commentary: Tobacco and mental illness

People living with mental illness have a high rate of smoking. In America, 44.3% of all cigarettes are consumed by individuals who live with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. People with schizophrenia are three to four times as likely to smoke as the general population.
June 14, 2019
AFGSC command chief visits Whiteman AFB

Chief Master Sgt. Charles R. Hoffman, the command chief of Air Force Global Strike Command from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, visited Whiteman AFB, Missouri, June 10-12, 2019.