News

Dec. 14, 2018
More than 40 graduate Airman Leadership School

More than 40 airmen from across Whiteman Air Force Base graduated Airman Leadership School on Dec. 6, 2018.
Dec. 13, 2018
Knob Noster schools receive $2.25 million DoDEA grant, benefitting military children

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is awarding a $2.25 million grant to enhance the STEM2 and robotics programs, and introduce a virtual academy in the Knob Noster School District, where two-thirds of the 1,600 students are connected to Whiteman Air Force Base.
Dec. 13, 2018
Whiteman AFB Professional Development Center hosts leadership seminar

The Whiteman Air Force Base Professional Development Center hosted the John C. Maxwell Leadership Seminar as part of the 12 Days of Development series of briefings, panels and seminars on Dec. 11, 2018 at the PDC auditorium.
Dec. 10, 2018
Kohl takes command of the 131st Medical Group

Lt. Col. Russell Kohl, M.D. took command of the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Medical Group from Col. Patti Fries, O.D., here Dec. 1.
Dec. 8, 2018
Low Observable maintenance

The B-2 Spirit is an American heavy penetration strategic bomber designed to break through dense anti-aircraft defenses without being detected. But, before the B-2 Spirit is ready to take stealthy flight, it must pass the discerning eyes and careful hands of the Whiteman Air Force Base maintenance
Dec. 8, 2018
Eighth Air Force Commander visits his airmen at Whiteman

Maj. Gen. James C. Dawkins, Jr., Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 22-23, 2018.
Dec. 8, 2018
Whiteman families build bonds, style hair

The Airman and Family Readiness Program at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, hosted the first Braids to Buns event on November 6, 2018 at the base’s Youth Center.
Dec. 8, 2018
Airman finds passion through baking

In the Ozark Inn dining facility, before the sun rises over Whiteman Air Force Base, the lead baker begins crafting culinary creations.
Dec. 8, 2018
Navajo Airman continues family's military legacy at Whiteman

Airman 1st Class Phillip Rock is part of his family’s legacy of military service – a legacy that, in fact, would not have continued if it weren’t for that military service itself.Stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Rock is a B-2 weapons load crew member in the 509th Aircraft Maintenance
Nov. 28, 2018
Mental health providers, leadership partner for deployment resiliency, readiness

Deployed mental health providers work closely with leadership to help maintain warfighter resiliency and readiness.Service members are away from their usual support systems during deployment, and because the environment and stress puts them in unusual situations, they require innovative and flexible