• HARM ensures aircrew members are ready to fly

    With more than 300 pilots here, all with different levels of training and experience, how does the commander know who to decide the best fit for a mission?  Aiding with this task is 509th Host Aviation Resource Management and schedulers. They maintain aircrew member's records to include pilot's

  • New Chaplains diversify Whiteman mission

    As the PCS season hits full swing, a sea of new faces come to Whiteman's gates, becoming part of the incredible B-2 mission carrying on the 509th Bomb Wing's tradition of excellence. Two such newcomers are Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Bartoul, 509th Bomb Wing chaplain, and Chaplain (Capt.) Jeffery

  • Taking care of Airmen: First Sergeants boost morale during ORI

    Despite the heat and humidity during the July operational readiness mini-exercise and inspection, one group of Airmen could be seen smiling even through their chem gear - the first sergeants.Throughout the 442nd Fighter Wing's exercises and inspections the first sergeants had one goal: To boost

  • 509th Bomb Wing validates safe, secure, reliable in Surety Inspection

    509th Warriors,Two weeks ago, I stood in front of you and laid down exactly what it would take to achieve success in our latest Defense Nuclear Surety Inspection. I pointed out the gravity of what this inspection means for the defense of this nation, and challenged each and every one of you to show

  • BCC links Airmen to surrounding communities

    (Editor's note: This is the first of a series highlighting the BCC featured communities.)WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Henry Ford once said "Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success."For more than 20 years, Whiteman AFB has been building and

  • Wings over Whiteman 2010 set to deliver exceptional performance

    The 2010 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House takes place Sept. 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-oriented event is expected to draw spectators from all over the region. "It's my pleasure to invite the public to attend Wings Over Whiteman 2010 to get an up close and personal

  • Airman's ingenuity prevents short circuit

    Cutting costs and saving money is at the forefront of many organizations' agendas. The law of supply and demand plays a major factor in the price of equipment; finding alternatives to scarce and pricey items is considered a significant win. Staff Sgt. Donnecha Blackmon, 509th Maintenance Group Air

  • Eyes of the storm

    It came as a surprise to some; the line of low, dark clouds quickly devouring the western horizon. What had been a still, humid, summer day quickly transformed into torrents of rain, small hail and damaging winds.The forecasters at the 509th Operations Support Squadron Weather Operations Center have

  • Part of the mission

    A necessary component of the B-2 stealth bomber isn't working. The missing piece to this puzzle is among thousands of parts in a warehouse that has no shelves, containers, or systems that organize the items. Instead, there is a massive pile of hundreds of thousands of parts. To prevent chaos like

  • Listen then speak, follow and then lead

    In the military we have a culture of supporting our leaders; all is well when we know our leaders have our backs. From our most senior leaders to our unit leaders, we put our trust in them. Leaders inspire and motivate us to do our best. During the course of our careers, we have admired someone who