• Fitness ‘sanctuary’ for families

    Sanctuary is often defined as a place of worship and a place to take refuge. Fitness enthusiasts who seek a ‘sanctuary’ to practice their craft often find themselves in a common place of ‘worship’—the fitness center.

  • The ER is too far

    An emergency can happen anytime, to anyone, anywhere, but not all emergencies require an Emergency Room (ER) visit. Some can be treated at a local urgent care center (UCC).

  • Medical Operations Squadron: More than just primary care

    When our beneficiaries think of the 509th Medical Operations Squadron they think about our primary care mission; providing our patients with outstanding health care. Our squadron provides the Whiteman Air Force Base community with more than just primary health care. The Medical Operations Squadron

  • Whiteman, Barksdale defenders protect operations in the Pacific

    During the 2017 Bomber Assurance and Deterrence mission, Airmen with the 509th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, joined their brothers and sisters assigned to the 2d SFS at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana to protect one of the military's greatest assets.

  • Maintainers: Keeping Spirits up overseas

    During the 2017 Bomber Assurance and Deterrence mission, over 20 different shops under the 509th and 131st Maintenance Group provided Airmen who embraced long days and demanding workloads.Charged with fixing any issues that arise with the aircraft, the maintenance Airmen, or maintainers, who deploy

  • Bomber presence displays global strike capability

    Three B-2 Spirits and approximately 200 Airmen assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, January 9, 2017, in support of the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Bomber Assurance and Deterrence mission. During the deployment, the B-2s conducted local and long

  • Time to file income taxes!

    It’s that time of the year again - time to file income taxes! To help members of Team Whiteman efficiently and effectively get their taxes filed, the base tax office will operate Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Tax delinquency and the military

    The 2016 tax season is upon us! As of Jan. 20, 2017, W-2 forms are available for all military personnel. This year’s filing deadline will be April 18, 2017. Please be aware that although you may file your taxes properly and timely, you may still receive a delinquent notice from the Missouri

  • Social media and our climate

    Social media has become an intricate piece of our everyday lives. Most of us can admit we spend an extensive amount of time communicating to family and friends via some form of social media. Unfortunately, social media can also be used as a negative outlet which can lead to perceived discrimination