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

Whiteman honors Missouri ANG unit, ‘Lindbergh’s Own’

Members of the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing and the U.S. Air Force’s 509th Bomb Wing gathered Aug. 4, 2018, to celebrate the unveiling of a new paint scheme on a gear door for the Spirit of Nebraska, a B-2 bomber assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.For the 131st BW, the

Two Whiteman Airmen join AF cycling team for world’s largest bike event

The RAGBRAI is the world's largest and largest weeklong bicycle ride, and two Whiteman AFB Airmen joined the Air Force cycling team to ride more than 500 miles across Iowa.

The road ahead: Wing leaders call for caution, responsibility during roadside safety reset

Citing a recent increase in summer roadside incidents, Brig. Gen. John J. Nichols, 509th Bomb Wing commander, asked Airmen and civilian members of Team Whiteman to focus on safety on-and-off the road during a safety all-call July 27.