Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training

The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.

Funding innovation: Team Whiteman’s 2018 dollars go farther!

The 3.7 percent increase to the Defense appropriation also included a $110 million increase in Facility Sustainment Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) dollars. Additionally, Team Whiteman has been extremely successful in obtaining additional FSRM dollars to fund critical projects across the

Whiteman runners to participate in AF Marathon

Runners from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri will have an opportunity to participate in this year’s official Air Force marathon scheduled to take place in September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Be on the lookout for ticks during Missouri summer, early fall

Summertime brings more outdoor activities like camping and hiking, but the warm weather also invites ticks and other unfriendly pests that can carry harmful diseases.What ticks are near me and what diseases can they cause?Ticks are small arachnids that feed off the blood of a human or an animal.

Whiteman Wanderer: From the ‘roof of the world’ to world’s greatest Air Force

His passion for adventures and traveling started as a young child. Today, it helps him do his job as an Airman. Born in Nepal, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sukh Bhandari, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, could

8th Air Force and J-GSOC welcomes new commander

Eighth Air Force received its 54th commander following a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20, 2018.

Following her dream: Whiteman SF Airman commissions into medical field

Scott enlisted in the U.S. Air Force five years ago to follow in her parent’s legacy of service and little could hold her back. Taking the first available slot to basic training she soon found herself at security forces field training in San Antonio, Texas.

Whiteman Elementary launches fun-filled first day of school

If it's in the air – maintenance put it there

The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen are the keepers of the B-2 Spirit. From landing gear to the steering system, it takes approximately one year for a member to be certified to perform maintenance on the aircraft. A full inspection of a B-2 typically takes three to four days. Every square

Extinguishing safely: Base facilities to receive firefighting chemical upgrade

Facilities at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, are slated to receive upgrades to the aqueous firefighting system.The foam has been in use by the U.S. Air Force since 1970 and is the most efficient method for extinguishing petroleum fires. It is widely used in the firefighting industry and