Whiteman Spirit Award

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  Airman 1st Class James Evans, 509th Maintenance Squadron, recently received the Whiteman Spirit Award from Col. Rickey Rodgers, 509th Bomb Wing Vice Commander.

Personally Speaking

Go-by name: James L. Evans IV


Duty Title: Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Journeymen


Time on Station: One year, three months


Time in Service: One year, 10 months


Hometown: Cabot, Ark.


Spouse (If applicable): Christina Evans


Hobbies: Riding my Harley Davidson, hanging out with my wife, and partying with my friends.


Goals: Finish building my '63 Impala, retire in 20 years and open a used car dealership


Best thing about Whiteman: The privilege of working on the most advance aircraft in the United States Air Force the B-2 stealth bomber and the opportunity of working with a highly motivated and dynamic group of people.


Pet Peeves: Lazy people who won't get a job, people that steal and people that don't take care of their kids


What motivates your winning spirit? I would say that my wife Christina is my main inspiration she supports me and gives me the confidence to do any thing I put my mind to.


If you could change one thing about Whiteman, what would it be? I would build a bigger Base Exchange, with a larger food court with more options. 

At the Health and Wellness Center I would add an indoor running track. 

In the Bomb Wing building, I would add a designated room for the Airman's council to have meetings and conduct business so the Airman of Whiteman can be proud rather than borrowing space from the Community Activities Center to discuss issues.