• Vehicle Ops: Driving the mission

    Whether it's aircraft parts or supporting security forces with vehicles or wrecker recovery, the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron supports a 24/7 mission to assist aircrew and keep the supply system moving.A support crew is always on duty to carry out the mission, maintain record management,

  • AFGSC to kick-off month long "Never Quit" Rowing Challenge April 5

    Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen will learn how much pull it takes to get to the Olympics when the command kicks off its month-long "Never Quit" rowing challenge scheduled here at 7 a.m. April 5. The American300 Rowing Challenge, part of a command-wide initiative to strengthen and encourage

  • ‘Operation Spirit’ helps children understand deployment

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center is hosting the seventh annual Operation Spirit for school-aged children, grades K-12, April 21. "Operation Spirit, a mock deployment, increases the understanding of what the child's parent(s) experiences during deployments and increases a sense of safety and

  • Whiteman AFB dedicated to energy initiatives

    Not a day goes by when we don't rely on energy. It is nearly impossible not to use energy as part of our daily life; however, it is possible to limit the amount we consume. While Whiteman AFB is seeing substantial growth, it is not stopping Jack Allen, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron energy base

  • Whiteman Airman selected for Tops in Blue

    Senior Airman Kyle Willis, 509th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller journeyman, was selected Jan. 30, to tour with the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, Tops in Blues. The Air Force Global Strike Command base Airman submitted his audition tape Nov. 14, 2011 after his

  • Whiteman announces 2012 WOW Air Show and Open House dates

    The 2012 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House is scheduled May19 and 20. This free, family oriented event is expected to draw spectators from all over the region."It's my pleasure to invite the public to attend the 2012 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House," said Brig. Gen. Scott

  • A positive attitude makes the difference

    "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." -- Winston ChurchillI was in a meeting the other night with, the Father (Lt. Col.) William Bartoul, 509th Bomb Wing head chaplain. As customary, Father opened up with some comments. But, unlike other times, the comments this night brought

  • B-2 leads annual Tournament of Roses festivities

    Team Whiteman provided aerial excitement to kick-off the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade and 98th Rose Bowl by conducting flyovers for an estimated national audience of 7 million in Pasadena, Calif. Jan 2.The flyovers demonstrated the excellence and precision of the men and women of Whiteman AFB.

  • SMOKEX: Success

    Members of the 509th Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., supported the 509th Bomb Wing during the SMOKEX Exercise Nov. 16. They showcased their capabilities and limitations of each assigned unit as they work jointly in one mission. SMOKEX is a large