• Maintaining the machine: Behind-the-scene Airmen make it happen

    In today's world, keeping machines in good working condition is no small feat. Even seemingly simple tasks are complicated with global technology in the 20th century. Most mechanical tasks, small and large, require a professional with extensive classroom training, on-the-job training, experience and

  • A chance to save a life

    Donating bone marrow isn't something most people are itching to do. Many erroneously believe it's always an invasive, painful process, despite the fact that it can and does save lives.  Whether or not to donate is a tough descision to make, but Capt. Kelly Friesen of the B-2 Test Team, didn't think

  • AFGSC leadership releases command's mission, vision

    Air Force Global Strike Command recently went "off site" for the better part of three days to focus on producing a command mission and vision as a guide to Global Strike Airmen about where the new command is heading. AFGSC leadership gathered near the National Military Park in Vicksburg, Miss., Oct.

  • Munitions integration between Air Force, Air Guard a success

    Total Force Integration has been the main focus here over the past few years. The base is home to the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Missouri Air National Guard and Missouri Army National Guard, who all contribute to flying missions ranging from the B-2 Stealth Bomber to the A-10

  • COMACC visits Whiteman

    Air Combat Command Commander, Gen. William Fraser III, visited Whiteman early this week to observe the 498th Munitions Maintenance Group Activation ceremony Oct. 25. During his two-day visit, General Fraser and his wife, Bev, also took time to meet with Team Whiteman members and give them a "big

  • NORI success: Whiteman excels

    Team Whiteman successfully completed its Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection Oct. 23. The NORI out-brief revealed the wing remains certified to perform its strategic mission, and received a rating of "excellent" during the inspection. "I am very proud of each and every one of you," said Brig.

  • Whiteman gains two units

    As part of the Air Force's continuing effort to reinvigorate the nuclear enterprise, two new Air Force Materiel Command units formally joined Team Whiteman in a ceremony Sunday. The 498th Munitions Maintenance Group headquarters staff relocates from Kirtland AFB, N.M., while its new subordinate

  • Five-year review being conducted at Whiteman

    The U.S. Air Force is conducting the first five-year review for Whiteman Air Force Base. The five-year review will be conducted for environmentally contaminated sites located on Whiteman AFB where contamination has been investigated and remediated. Some contamination may remain in place but it has

  • Survivor: Military spouse redefines the meaning

    The word "survivor" is often attached to many groups of people. Specifically in the military, survivor often refers to servicemembers returning from deployments to hostile territories. Not all survivors wear the military uniform, instead, they are the family members left behind. Tish Evans, wife of

  • Whiteman to hold bone marrow donation drive

    Team Whiteman will hold its first Department of Defense - sponsored bone marrow drive Nov. 6, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be two donation locations: the Whiteman Base Exchange, as well as the Community Activity Center. Donor registration is scheduled for Nov. 5 and