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Oct. 2, 2018
Whiteman Airman dies

A Whiteman Air Force Base Airman died last night, Oct. 1, 2018. Local law enforcement officials, including Air Force authorities, are currently investigating the incident. The name of the deceased Airman will not be provided until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Sept. 21, 2018
Whiteman legal office updates customer service hours

Editors Note: The following is a correction to an error by omission in the Sept. 21 edition of the Whiteman Warrior newspaper.Beginning on Oct. 5, 2018, the Whiteman Air Force Base legal office is closed for training until noon on Fridays.Office hours for specific services include: • Walk-in legal
Sept. 21, 2018
Out front: Growing beyond your comfort zone

I joined the Air Force more than 17 years ago. Things have changed since then – my own personality being one of them.Today, I consider myself outgoing, extroverted and comfortable speaking in front of a large audience or easily strike up conversation with people I have never met before. However,
Sept. 18, 2018
Glider to Bomber: 76 years of aviation history at Whiteman AFB

Members of Team Whiteman gather to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the U.S. Air Force at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Sept. 15, 2018. During the annual Air Force Ball, guests had the opportunity to hear from U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak, the Commander of Air Force Recruiting
Sept. 16, 2018
Beyond Whiteman: B-2 crews conduct hot-pit refueling on remote Wake Island airfield

Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits took off from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPH-H), Hawaii, to conduct routine training at Wake Island and in the vicinity of Hawaii, Sept. 14, 2018.
Sept. 14, 2018
’We’re a team’: First husband-wife pilots to fly the B-2 retire from the Air Force

Rows of chairs were filled with family members, close friends and fellow military members. As the ceremony began, all eyes were on the couple standing up front.Thirteen years earlier, the scene was nearly identical. Back then, John was wearing his Air Force uniform, though Jennifer was wearing a
Sept. 14, 2018
Whiteman Airmen commemorate 9/11 during wreath laying ceremony, KC Royals Armed Forces Night

Members of Team Whiteman gathered Sept. 11, 2018, for a sunrise reveille and wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of the 9/11 terror attacks.Flanked by a fire engine and police response vehicles, Airmen paid special tribute to those lost in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon during the
Sept. 14, 2018
Seeking Better Balance: Pearls from my leadership path

A cursory search of “leadership” on Amazon® books will return over 60,000 results. When I read, I’m always looking for practical solutions I may implement to improve my leadership style. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom I have found beneficial from my personal leadership journey. I share them in the
Sept. 11, 2018
Resilient kids, ready Airmen

One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment.The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well
Sept. 10, 2018
Logistics Readiness Squadron ensures safe secure reliable small arms shipment

Members of the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri prepare to ship one of the largest small arms loads of the year. Whiteman logistics technicians are tasked with the responsibility of inspecting, verifying, securing and properly shipping these assets until they