• Weekly Warrior: Staff Sgt. Mathew Meron

    Meet U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mathew Meron, a 509th Security Forces desk sergeant. As a desk sergeant, Meron is responsible for dispatching Whiteman defenders to any type of emergency happening on base such as medical emergencies, assaults or traffic accidents.Hailing from Allentown, Pennsylvania

  • Behind the scenes: Making the holiday season special for veterans

    Bells ring as spare change is dropped into a small, red kettle. Gifts of different shapes and sizes, which will soon brighten a child's holiday, are placed under the angel tree. Random acts of kindness can be seen all around. It's the time of year when many people are filled with a desire to serve

  • Dirtboyz gear up for the snowfall

    It's almost been 40 years since Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., has seen the highest seasonal snowfall on record of 44.6 inches. When it will happen again, no one knows. However, the "Dirtboyz" at the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) pavements and heavy equipment shop are prepared to mitigate

  • Staying healthy during the holidays

    With the holidays quickly approaching, I caught myself sitting at my desk thinking about how my fitness is going to suffer when I travel up north on vacation.A lack of exercise combined with my dad's cooking and staying up late to hang out with family and sleeping in a bed that I'm not used to makes

  • The 509th pioneers aerial refueling

    Ask any of the Airmen stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, how the base's mission of strategic deterrence, global power and combat support anytime, anywhere is possible, and they'll tell you to take a look at the aircraft lining the flightline.Over the past century, air power has been

  • Operation Spirit supports deployed families

    Most families do not go through a deployment alone. From an expeditionary unit to their family unit, service members and dependents rely on a team of people to stay resilient through what can be a challenge on many fronts.On Nov. 21, 2015, the Airman and Family Readiness Center (AFRC) at Whiteman

  • 509th Medical Group earns AFGSC best clinic award

    The 509th Medical Group (MDG) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., was named the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Clinic winner at the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) level. The 2015 Air Force Medical Service awards were announced Nov. 9, 2015.The award is based on accomplishments