Feature Search

  • From the Frontlines: Tech. Sgt. Kurtis Schatzer

    Although, it is not likely to see the next Rambo trilogy based-off Air Force contracting deployments, without them the "Stallone-like" troops wouldn't survive. These contractors are the behind-the-scene warriors who keep troops supplied.Tech. Sgt. Kurtis Schatzer, 509th Contracting Squadron

  • Airman, Soldier assist collision victims

    Servicemembers from Whiteman, an Airman and a Soldier, assisted victims of a two-vehicle collision, April 9, near intersection M-131 and U.S. Highway 50, in Pittsville, Mo. "As I crested a hill, about a half mile from the intersection; I caught a glimpse of the underside of a pickup truck mid-roll

  • From the Front Lines: Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Hasty

    In the middle of the 2009 - 2010 white winter, while Airmen were clearing the powdery streets of Whiteman, a 509th Medical Group Airman, was deployed to Soto Cano Air Force Base, Honduras. "It was rough having to miss out on all the cold weather this past winter," said Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Hasty,

  • Starting line of leadership

    In the words of the great Vince Lombardi, "Leaders aren't born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve ... any goal."At some point in every Airmen's career they will learn to be one of the "chiefs of the tribe."

  • In a dark room with no curtains

    The radar approach control facility, or RAPCON, is the opposite of what many people imagine when they think of air traffic control. It's not a tower high above the flight line, with windows everywhere. It's a dark, ground-level room lined with green screens that provide a visual connection to the

  • Innovation at its best

    It's been said, necessity is the mother of invention. Ideas take shape, from chemical reactions in the brain, to graphite scratchings on blank paper, to a series of calculations in a computer program, to data fed to a machine which transforms a chunk of aluminum into a valuable tool with the

  • Trash to cash: Recycling center helps environment, funds base projects

    As the Air Force continues its eco-friendly trend with greener fuel and power, the Whiteman Recycling Center provides an alternative to throwing trash to the curb.Located at the corner of 3rd Street and McConnell Ave. on base, the recycling center has more than 20 bins for people to drop off their

  • Spirit Café: Young adults' playground

    Nestled in the back of the Whiteman Community Center is an area perfect for Airmen looking for a spot to stay entertained, to meet new people, and to enjoy home-cooked meals.The Spirit Café hosts a wide variety of activities, ranging from board games to electronic entertainment. More than a dozen

  • From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Brian Wiggins

    In response to the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Haiti Jan. 12, 2010, the Department of Defense deployed servicemembers to the area to assist in search, rescue and recovery operations.Senior Airman Brian Wiggins, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection department, recently returned

  • April is Month if the Military Child

    For nearly 10 years, April has been designated as Month of the Military Child. Many branches of the armed services are taking the opportunity to focus on and honor military."Military children sacrifice on a daily basis, in support of the mission," said Meladee Bay, 509th Force Support Squadron the