• 19th MUNS: Managing the munitions mission

    An Air Force Materiel Command unit, performing a critical mission for the 509th Bomb Wing officially stood up here more than a year ago, but thanks to seamless operations, many Whiteman Airmen may not understand the squadron's impact. The 19th Munitions Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 498th

  • A&FRC offers holiday budgeting tips

    During the holiday season, many retailers try to lure in customers by playing holiday music, displaying decorations, and spraying stores with scents that will trigger the holiday spirit, making customers more likely to spend their hard-earned money. Helping Airmen not fall into a spending craze is

  • Program warms hearts of Airmen in need

    Life's mishaps do not 'take time off' for the holiday season. Operation Warmheart is here to provide short-term financial help for Whiteman families and the surrounding military community with unforeseen life expenses, especially during the upcoming holidays. Operation Warmheart is a non-profit,

  • Whiteman's command post vital to base success

    The pressure of executing operations in a command post that contributes to a nuclear enterprise could be overwhelming for some, but the Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen operating in the 509th Bomb Wing Command Post take the pressure in stride operating at a zero-percent fail rate.Each military

  • Retirees recognized during 2010 Appreciation Day

    More than 350 retirees from the Missouri area visited Whiteman for its annual Retiree Appreciation Day Mission's End, Saturday. Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, was on hand to address concerns from retired guests and deliver the keynote speech. "Whiteman's priority remains

  • Whiteman Airmen 'surge' in support of AFGSC mission

    The men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing recently maintained a success rate above 95 percent through three days of surge operations as part of continuing operations to provide assurance and deterrence through global strike operations.A surge is a designated period of time

  • Whiteman faces more morning traffic delays: Plan ahead

    Traffic flow on and off Whiteman over the next month will continue to change in order to replace speed breakers, a necessary project to be completed prior to the first snowfall.Starting Oct. 18, construction crews will start replacing the breakers at the Spirit gate two lanes at a time. In an effort

  • Whiteman sponsors Multicultural Fest Oct. 29

    The 2010 Whiteman Multicultural Fest is held Oct. 29 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Mission's End. The theme "Understanding our heritage and communicating our difference is the true spirit of Whiteman." "The purpose for celebrating a multicultural fest in our community is to recognize the contributions of all

  • Airman's Attic re-opens

    After a two-month hiatus, the Whiteman Airman's Attic reopened Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, ensuring Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen in need have a quality place to get necessary living and working items.The attic

  • Chief’s Choice Award

    Air Force Global Strike Command Senior Airman Joshua Brymer, 509th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, was awarded the Chief's Choice Award by the 509th Bomb Wing Chief's Council, Sept. 29, for his outstanding knowledge, dedication and overall excellent attitude, according to