How Whiteman works for you

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  • By Senior Airman Lacie Carmody
  • 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  While other bases have lost many of the services they provide for their Airmen due to fiscal restraints, Whiteman Air Force Base has remained steadfast, providing amenities to both Airmen and their families stationed here.

As fiscal year 2015 kicks off, team Whiteman will see more improvements to services across the base, including renovations to the fitness center, Mission's End and extended hours at the Base Exchange. These changes come on top of the already wide array of services that base leadership has worked to keep during the difficult financial times of the past year.

"The 509th Bomb Wing priorities include taking care of our people and their families," said Maj. Chip Hollinger, 509th Force Support squadron commander. "Not only does the 509BW/CC make this a priority, he allocates the funding necessary to provide the combat support programs and activities critical to executing our mission."

With morale a top priority, Team Whiteman's leaders are consistently looking for ways to improve the lives of both Airmen and their families. This is achieved in part by answering questions over social media sites and town halls. The feedback from these outlets has led to increased hours at the Fitness center, along with the addition of the Fitness annex, which is available for those who work overnight or swing shifts and are otherwise unable to get to the gym during normal hours.

"Through customer feedback, our base community  voiced interest in restoring the tennis courts located near the fitness center therefore, the wing allocated funds to remove the existing courts and install new U.S. Tennis Association compliant courts," said Hollinger. "This project is on track for completion in early spring."

Whiteman's mission is always a top priority; however, without the Airmen of Whiteman being in high spirits the mission suffers. As 2015 unfolds Airmen can look forward to an increased quality of life and a variety of improvements.