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  • A day in the life of A1C McCray

    His hands are glazed from spatters of grease and oil. His uniform reeks of hydraulic fluid after working a 12-hour shift maintaining a B-2 Spirit.Airman 1st Class Steven McCray, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit B-2 crew chief, is one of more than 160 crew chiefs who perform maintenance on the B-2. He

  • The logistics of defense

    When it comes to supplying the mission, many people often think Logistics Readiness is the primary go-to for all Whiteman units. Not so for the 509th Security Forces Squadron. Security Forces' mission is to defend stealth firepower, U.S. resources and the Whiteman community, "anytime ... anywhere."

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Victoria Hill

    Communication transformation is perpetually ongoing to meet today's mission requirements. Many Air Force agencies count on the support of the Communications Focal Point to centralize and fulfill the priorities. Senior Airman Victoria Hill, 509th Mission Support Group commander's knowledge operations

  • On the radar with Whiteman weatherman

    Weather can be an unpredictable and uncontrollable force of nature. This makes it all the more difficult for the 509th Operation Support Squadron weather flight to do its job.This flight is responsible for predicting what happens before it happens. Because the weather can change at any given time,

  • Up and away: The 1-135th ARB deploys

    Since Whiteman is officially an Air Force base, many people often forget it is home to multiple joint-force partners. One of these is the Army's 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. This unit, which flies the Apache helicopter, maintains a high ops tempo, training constantly to support friendly

  • Hydro brake-down

    With a weight of 160,000 pounds, the B-2 Spirit can be a hard object to slow down. The 509th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic shop's mission is working on the brake system that brings the B-2 to a halt."We are in charge of maintaining all hydraulic systems on the jet," said Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Elms,

  • Lieutenant conquers Kilimanjaro

    On Feb. 14, 1st Lt. Diana Wong found herself standing atop Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, and the largest free-standing peak in the world.Just three months earlier, she had been burnt out from work and a full-time graduate school course load. After seeing a pamphlet for the

  • 509th CES Sign Shop - Whiteman's third base coach

    (Editor's note: This is part three of a three-part series about the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Heavy Repair section.) "Halt!"A base police officer stops a civilian wandering past a restricted area sign. The restricted area sign helps establish boundaries on base, providing notification to

  • The Whiteman Education Center - Helping Airmen finance their future

    With the suspension of the Tuition Assistance program, Airmen across the service have been left wondering the same question - "How am I going to pay for my education?" The Whiteman Education Center's answer - "Come see us." "People that had approved TAs are going to be honored," said Darla Rush,

  • Egress integration shop – the pilot’s last line of defense

    If a mishap occurs during flight, it is vital that pilots be able to safely eject from the cockpit. The 509th Maintenance Squadron egress shop is responsible to ensure they can accomplish just that.The egress shop's mission is to handle required maintenance for all parts of the ejection seats in the