• Travel precautions to prevent Zika

    Locally-transmitted Zika virus infection has not been reported in the continental United States, but cases of Zika have been reported in returning travelers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a total of 388 laboratory-confirmed cases in the United States as of April 20,

  • Standing united: SAPR program provides avenues for recovery

    During a traumatic experience, it might be hard to know to whom to turn. Dealing with a sexual assault can be a very isolating experience, especially for service members who may be away from their support system at home.However, Airmen can rely on their Air Force and Department of Defense (DOD)

  • Poised and ready: Whiteman Airmen participate in annual AFGSC exercise

    The ability of the U.S. military to respond quickly and effectively to real-world situations stems from the training and exercises it conducts.Total Force Airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings (BW) participated in exercise CONSTANT VIGILANCE 16 (CV16) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April

  • EFMP smooths transitions for dependents with ASD

    Parents deploying, permanent changes of duty station and switching schools come with the territory of being a military child. But, for approximately 20,000 of these children, there is an added layer of complexity: living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to the Centers for Disease

  • Social media savvy

    Social media is no longer the "new thing." With nearly three out of four internet-using adults using social media, it is a normal part of life for most Americans, including most members of the military.As an Airman, you are well within your rights to use social media. Everything you post on any

  • Partners in deterrence: “Sister base” Airmen visit Whiteman

    Members of the 90th Missile Wing (MW) at F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming, visited Whiteman AFB, Missouri, to observe how the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings (BW) execute vital strategic deterrence missions on a day-to-day basis and during heightened-alert operations.The 90th MW and the 509th