L.I.F.E. Center ribbon cutting

The Leading Innovation and Fostering Engagement Center library features resilency focused training, spiritual education and spouse and family team building materials.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, cuts the ceremonial ribbon to open The Leading Innovation and Fostering Engagement Center at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 21, 2020. The L.I.F.E. Center created a central location for Air Force integrated programs like Comprehensive Airman Fitness, social media outreach, and the Practicing the Pillars podcast and also has a self-help resiliency library. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

The Leading Innovation and Fostering Engagement Center library features resilency focused training, spiritual education and spouse and family team building materials.

U.S. Air Force Col. Seth Graham, the 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, speaks before a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Leading Innovation and Fostering Engagement Center at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 21, 2020. The L.I.F.E. Center, provides office space for multiple Wing Staff Agencies such as the Violence Prevention Integrator, True North, Lead Master Resiliency Trainer, Community Support Coordinator, the Innovation Cell and Chapel Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

The Leading Innovation and Fostering Engagement Center library features resilency focused training, spiritual education and spouse and family team building materials.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, visits the Resiliency Library and Resource room at The Leading Innovation and Fostering Engagement Center at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 21, 2020. The L.I.F.E. Center library features resiliency focused training, spiritual education and spouse and family team building materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --

The Leading Innovation and Fostering Engagement Center, building 3007 located near the Youth Center, across the street from the Base Chapel, is now open. The L.I.F.E. Center, a collaborative work center, is operated by Wing Staff helping agencies and available for squadrons to utilize for resiliency and team building trainings. The center also features a self-help resiliency library and resource room. For information about the L.I.F.E. Center contact the Community Support Coordinator, Morgan Hildebrand at 687-4804. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., however access is available outside of normal business hours upon request.