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

Base Community Council sends 10 Whiteman Airmen home for the holidays

Ten Airmen will be getting a free ticket home for the holidays this year thanks to the Whiteman Base Community Council. The Airmen first heard the news during the inaugural Bomber Ball fundraiser event held at the University of Central Missouri on Nov. 16, 2018.

JNOC/SMAC activation brings new facets to J-GSOC increasing warfighting capabilities

Deactivation of the 608th Strategic Operations Squadron and the activation of the Joint Nuclear Operations Center (JNOC) and Standoff Munitions Application Center (SMAC) was officially recognized during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 15.

509th Medical Group hosts open house for network providers

The 509th Medical Group (MDG) recently hosted an open house event, inviting Tricare network providers to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

PRESS RELEASE: In-flight emergency causes B-2 Spirit to land at Peterson AFB

An Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, made an emergency landing in Colorado Springs, Colo., early Tuesday morning.

True North reaches beyond installation gates

The Task Force True North (TFTN) program effort goes beyond just in-processing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. It spans across oceans – literally – to help build a culture of engagement and resiliency.

Fallen Hawg remembrance ceremony marks the start of A-10’s 2018 Hawgsmoke competition

USAFSAM readies operational mental health care providers

The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine has set up Air Force’s first operational training program for embedded mental health care providers and technicians, preparing them to join Integrated Operational Support teams.

Campaign to connect: Pay it forward at Whiteman AFB and beyond

A passing smile in the hallway or a grumpy mumble of “good morning” around the office coffee maker – many daily interactions during the workday are short and efficient.“As the days grow shorter and the weather gloomier, this can affect mood and well-being. Research has shown evidence that social

Whiteman Fire Department to wrap up Fire Prevention Week with Oct. 13 parade

The Whiteman Fire and Emergency Services Flight is hosting a fire prevention parade on base at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 13.