• From stripes to bars: Whiteman’s enlisted commissioning fair

    While officers decide what needs to get done, enlisted members determine how it gets done. For those who are ready for a change of pace and seek to make decisions in a leadership role, there are various commissioning programs available to ease the transition from stripes to bars.

  • Why I Serve

    Pursuing success without establishing your foundation of why is like building a skyscraper on shifting sand. Identifying your why is equally fundamental to your career in the Air Force.

  • Dragons: 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

    Dragons … death from above!! Is the over-powering cry you hear when a member of the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s name is announced at any wing function. Why are we so loud and proud? I’m glad you asked.

  • Fire Prevention Safety Message

    Electricity is something that we have all come to take for granted considering it is second nature for us to simply flip a light switch, charge our phones, or even use an appliance like a microwave; however, no matter how accustomed we are to using electricity as part of our daily routine there are

  • Power in words: 509th CONS Airman communicates through poetry

    As he took the stage for the first time, he looked out into the audience and felt like a fish in a fishbowl. Even though the nerves were there, he felt prepared after spending two weeks memorizing his piece. The stage lights were shining in his face as everyone stared up at him, waiting for him to

  • Combating Human Trafficking

    We may think human trafficking cannot happen in Missouri, but last year there were 388 substantiated cases. Most of which involved young American women. For a rural area like Missouri, the potential for human trafficking is high. Every military member, civilian and contractor is required to take the

  • Security Increases at Whiteman AFB

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --- Changes to gate hours and security measures are scheduled to begin Monday, April 2, 2018, at 6:00 a.m at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Base patrons and visitors are encouraged to plan their commutes accordingly and pay attention when entering the gates.

  • Ready, set, jump: 509th CES Airman’s skydiving passion

    Imagine flying in a small and tightly-packed plane 14,000 feet in the sky and hearing 1-2-3, jump! Without thinking, you’re suddenly free falling, feeling the wind hit your skin and getting a rush of adrenaline through your entire body. You pull the parachute open and are maneuvering yourself down