• 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

  • POL fuels the mission

    The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) flight works around the clock to fuel the diverse missions of Whiteman Air Force Base. With timeliness and proficiency, they are able to maintain fueling expectations for operational purposes. The POL flight's mission

  • The low-down on vehicle break-downs

    Team Whiteman depends on hundreds of vehicles to accomplish daily tasks in support of the mission. Without proper maintenance and care, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., could lose these vital assets.The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) vehicle maintenance unit performs daily maintenance on