• Whiteman NCO of the Year flies in B-2

    As the Spirit of Indiana touched down on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base on May 5, 2018, 3-year-old Brayden Vallejo clapped excitedly, exclaiming, “That’s my dad! My daddy’s in there!”

  • Charlie Fire Team: Honoring the past with the future

    On June 11, members of the 509th Security Forces Squadron and former 352nd Missile Security Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, honored six fallen Airmen on the 36th anniversary of the UH-1F Iroquois crash in rural Missouri.

  • Whiteman AFB units work together to ensure tornado preparedness

    Missouri’s tornado season is here. While tornadoes occur year round, peak season in this area is late spring through early summer. Experts agree preparation is paramount, which means units across Whiteman Air Force Base work together to ensure a fast response to tornado threats.

  • One day at a time: 509th CONS Airman trains for fitness competition

    Click. Click. Click. Her five-inch heels announced every step she took across the stage as the spotlight made her entire body glisten. Months of non-stop training and steadfast dedication came down to this single moment. She felt ready to face the judges. Once she hit center stage, the 5-foot

  • What kind of fish are in the base lakes?

    Keith Donaldson, a natural resources manager assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, and members from the Missouri Department of Conservation surveyed the fish population in the Ike Skelton, Bear, Nugent and North Lakes at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 5,

  • The power of leading with a positive attitude

    As my time as the commander of the 509th Munitions Squadron ends on May 30, I have spent numerous hours reflecting on the past 24 months at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. My main contemplation is, "Have I been an effective leader in the ever-changing Air Force in which we live, work and

  • 509th LRS hosts Airmen exchange program

    Seven materiel management Airmen from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, visited the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman AFB this month as part of a two-day Airman exchange program. For the past few years, Whiteman’s 509th LRS and Scott’s 435th and 437th Supply Chain Operations Squadrons

  • Test for the best: Full Spectrum EOD Warrior Challenge

    Sweat poured down their faces as they threw their body armor, helmets and gloves on top of their uniforms. The heat and humidity couldn’t distract them as they took their positions behind the weapons. They laid motionless, waiting to pull the trigger. Then came the all clear. Loud, powerful booms