• Fortis Subsidium

    Fortis Subsidium! Without strong, bold support there is no chance of success. This truism is prevalent in many operational environments no matter what the mission focus is. The men and women of the 509th Medical Support Squadron (MDSS) recognize and identify with the force enabler capability our

  • Clergy Day: Chapel strengthens partnerships

    Whether Airmen and their families choose to attend worship services on or off base, the Air Force Chaplain Corps is responsible for ensuring the base population’s spiritual needs are met.For the past three years the Whiteman Chapel has organized a Clergy Day to help strengthen the partnership

  • Rewarded by running

    Trying to control his breathing whilehis heart is pounding, blood is pumpingand sweat is streaming down his face ashe pushes himself to run faster and longer.Running to his limit and not stopping untilhe reaches his goal. He knows that hewill reach it today. Telling himself that hewon’t leave the

  • Air Force Military Treatment Facilities pilot medical readiness

    Air Force Medicine has a non-stop global readiness mission. Medical Airmen must be prepared to deploy on short notice to provide life-saving and performance-enhancing healthcare in diverse, austere, and isolated locations, and all Airmen must be medically ready to deploy. To achieve this readiness

  • Fixing our pest problem

    While working at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) Missouri, you are bound to encounter wild animals at some point. Nevertheless, one animal in particular seems to be ever-present. Whether on your morning drive or evening run, base residents and commuters have noticed the raccoon population is on the

  • If it's in the air -- maintenance put it there

    Members of the 509th and 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons perform routine inspections on the B-2 Spirit to ensure all the parts are working at optimal condition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Aircraft electrical and environmental system specialists are responsible for all the

  • An Airman's best friend

    Currently, more than 2,700 dogs serve in the U.S. armed forces, with hundreds of these specialized MWD and trainer teams deploying overseas and throughout the U.S.

  • A Paralegal’s Perspective

    Being an Airman at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, can be both challenging and rewarding, but one of the challenges we can face is a self-inflicted one … the abuse of alcohol. The fact is, alcohol can be very dangerous when abused. Sometimes it feels like society has made alcohol the only

  • Whiteman sets the bar for Alpha Warrior

    No mud. No miles. No mercy.A total of 38 people put their physical and mental abilities to the test during the Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, July 22, 2017, with seven competitors finishing the battle rig completely.