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July 23, 2008
Blog Spot: Reporter highlights revolutionary airpower, revolutionary Airmen in web log

This past week, the 509th Bomb Wing had the opportunity to showcase revolutionary airpower and Airmen to Sagar Pathak, a journalist for World Airshow magazine and associate editor for In Flight USA magazine. Both publications reach audiences nationwide. More importantly, Mr. Pathak isn't just
July 22, 2008
Who are the Coyotes?

I'm constantly amazed by the diversity of the people and missions at Whiteman Air Force Base. Active duty, Guardsmen, Reservists, civilians, contractors, Air Force, Army and Navy (who would have thought of that in Missouri?) all performing great service to a grateful nation. Apache helicopters, A-10
July 15, 2008
Whiteman Spirit Award

Col. John Robinson, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, presented Staff Sgts. Kyle Douglass and Aron Virden, 509th Security Forces Squadron, with the Whiteman Spirit Award July 8. Senior Airman Scott Soverino was also selected to receive the Spirit Award, but was unavailable at the time of
July 3, 2008
Ops Air Force provides opportunity, experience

Thirteen U.S. Air Force Academy cadets are visiting Whiteman for one of their summer programs from June 23 to July 11 to gain hands-on experience in the operational and support missions of the Air Force. This is the second of three groups to come here during the summer. The cadets are shadowing both
July 1, 2008
Whiteman Spirit Award

Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented Maj. Mary Teeter, 509th Maintenance Squadron commander, with the Whiteman Spirit Award June 20. Retired Air Force Col. John Riffle nominated Major Teeter for the award. "Major Teeter, is an outstanding member of the, Military Officers
June 26, 2008
Itching to serve: A Grim Reaper in Vietnam

No matter how bad a war gets, some Americans will always serve. In previous Warrior articles, you read about 13th Bomb Squadron "Grim Reapers" serving in WWII and Korea. Both those wars had political and popular support from home. Sometimes, that support fades, as happened during the Vietnam War.
June 23, 2008
Whiteman Spirit Award

Airman 1st Class Calvin, 509th Munitions Squadron, received the Whiteman Spirit Award from Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, June 16. Lt. Col. Brian Stanton, 509th Medical Operations Squadron, nominated Airman Calvin and his wife, Evelyn Taylor for the award. Airman 1st Class
June 19, 2008
131st Bomb Wing milestone: MOGAR makes first all-air guard B-2 flight

The Missouri Air National Guard achieved a major milestone in their transition to the B-2 mission by completing the first B-2 sortie flown and launched by Missouri Air National Guard personnel. The 131st Bomb Wing, currently in transition from the 131st Fighter Wing, is a classic associate unit with
June 19, 2008
Stealth, the way of the future, B-2 and F-22 prepare to refine air dominance

The saying 'birds of a feather flock together' is said to have origins in the 16th century. Well the saying holds true even in modern day as the world's most technologically advanced stealth bomber and fighter integrate to offer a lethal duo that can hold any of America's enemies at risk anywhere,
June 10, 2008
Spirit Award

Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presented Tech. Sgt. Kristy L. Earls, 509th Mission Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, with the Whiteman Spirit Award June 2. Sergeant Earls was nominated and received the Spirit Award for demonstrating outstanding service to