• Whiteman Airmen ready for first AFGSC Global Strike Challenge

    A total force team from the 509th and 131st Munitions Squadron were put to the test during a practice competition Monday in preparation for the first Global Strike Challenge later this month.B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer, and Intercontinental Ballistic Missile units are competing in

  • Sijan award winners announced

    The 509th Bomb Wing commander, Brig. Gen Robert Wheeler presented four Airmen with the 2010 Lance P. Sijan United States Air Force Leadership Award July 7. This award recognizes the accomplishments of officers and enlisted members who have demonstrated the highest quality of leadership in the

  • "Chuting" for Safety

    It's a sunny Tuesday afternoon when you receive an unexpected call. The man on the line informs you an F-16 containing the parachute you personally packed, just went down. Do you trust your work? Are you in fear for the Airmen's lives?Master Sgt. Timothy Mertes, 509th Operations Support Squadron

  • Spirit Award

    The 509th Bomb Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Robert Wheeler, presented Mr. Alex Slocum, 509th BW Information Protection, with the Whiteman Spirit Award July 12.Mr. Slocum was nominated for the award by Mrs. Jan Smith from the Missouri State Veterans Home director of volunteer services, for

  • The Comeback of the Waco Glider

    In a time before the B-2 Stealth Bomber and unmanned aerial vehicles, the Waco Glider took to the sky spearheading all major invasions and operations of World War II, starting with the invasion of Normandy in June of 1944. Whiteman Air Force Base' s proud history dates back to 1942 when U.S. Army

  • Whiteman Airman recognized as ‘Man of the Year’

    The Warrensburg, Mo., Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a Whiteman Airman for his extensive leadership and community involvement. Lt. Col. Tony Monetti, 13th Bomb Squadron director of operations, was awarded the "Man of the Year" title by the Chamber, June 15."I am surprised and grateful for

  • 509th MSG welcomes new commander

    Col. Rick Milligan assumed command of the 509th Mission Support Group from Col. Patricia McGinnis during a change of command ceremony here June 18.Brig. Gen. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presided over the ceremony.Colonel Milligan was previously the Division Chief, Headquarters Air

  • From the Frontlines: Lt. Col. Joe Hall

    Deployed from his position as the 509th Bomb Wing chief of plans and programs and B-2 instructor pilot, Lt. Col. Joe "Spanky" Hall is now commanding the Air Force's largest squadron. Colonel Hall is currently deployed to Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, as the commander of the 855th Air

  • Whiteman Airman helps make Twilight Tattoo an event to remember

    A Whiteman Airman helped make the Twilight Tattoo ceremonial engagement memorable for many in attendance at the Bolling AFB Ceremonial Lawn June 13. Capt. James Hayes III, a B-2 pilot, flew over the Twilight Tattoo, although his roots are actually in Virginia, where he graduated from West

  • New commander takes lead of 509th OSS

    Lt. Col. Kristin Goodwin took command of the 509th Operations Support Squadron June 14 making her the first female operations squadron commander of an Air Force bomber unit. "I have met and worked with a lot of wonderful people, seen interesting places and worked a myriad of challenging jobs in