• Fighting for freedom: Service dogs help survivors overcome limitations

    Like many others during the school year, Stephanie Shipwash, a graduate assistant at the University of Central Missouri, can be seen maneuvering around the masses on campus, with one little difference.Steadfast at her side throughout the day, with a brindle coat and bright eyes peeled, is a service

  • A little rain can’t dampen spirits on Draft Day

    More than 1,750 people braved the rain to attend the Kansas City Chiefs Draft Day Event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 29, 2017. Throughout the day, families were able to meet current Chiefs' players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and the mascot, KC Wolf. Free stacks of pizza and a canoe

  • Whiteman AFB celebrates lab week

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Phelps, a laboratory technician assigned to the 509th Medical Support Squadron, tests a throat swab for strep using a rapid strep testing kit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 19, 2017. Technicians work hand-in-hand with primary care physicians to provide

  • MXG chief brings career full circle during one last farewell to 1086

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darron Hunter, the 509th Maintenance Group (MXG) superintendent, performs pre-flight checks on a B-2 Spirit and signals to the mission commander that he is clear and free to move to the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 24, 2017. During Hunter’s first

  • A spirituality of service

    Our world, in recent days has not been plagued by a lack of resources or an increase of want, but rather a lack of purpose and hope. The Hebrew Scriptures declare that “without a vision the people perish.” Indeed without pur-pose and vision it is hard to find meaning in life.

  • Tips from Whiteman defenders

    At Whiteman, we are a team and being part of a team means looking out for the safety of one another – on and off base. In order to help ensure our members and their families are protected, below are some helpful tips and key facts to know from our Defenders. These tips will help you and your loved

  • Everything is spiritual: pop culture, media and spirituality

    The musical artist 2Pac wondered, “If heaven has a ghetto.” Marc Roberge of O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) insists that, “I don’t want to go to heaven if I can’t get in.” Bands like One Republic, The Script and Imagine Dragons sing about the redemptive power of pain and suffering. Those of us who remember

  • 509th MDOS Public Health Week

    During Public Health Week 2017 the Whiteman public health technicians focused on three main topics to spread health awareness to the base populace: entomology, handwashing and food safety.

  • Capt. Harris awarded CGOC Bars and Stars award

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Bill Harris, the 509th Security Forces Squadron logistics officer in charge, center right, receives a Whiteman Company Grade Officer Council (CGOC) Bars and Stars award from members of the CGOC and Col. Mark Ely, the 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base,

  • New WAFB app: ready for download

    Have you ever wondered what's really happening on base? Ever felt like you couldn't locate a phone number? Tired of having to search through numerous webpages to find information?