• Whiteman Air Force Base participates in the Airman's Edge survey

    Members of the 509th Bomb Wing have the opportunity to provide feedback on the effectiveness of a peer-to-peer program called Airman’s Edge.The purpose of the study is to examine if peer-to-peer mentoring is effective in decreasing suicide risk and fostering improved psychological health and

  • 509th Medical Group hosts a Sleep Deprivation Seminar

    The 509th Medical Group hosted a sleep deprivation seminar at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 17, 2020, to highlight the effects of lack of sleep, and offer helpful tips to prevent sleepless nights. The event was implemented to teach Airmen and their families about the negative effects of

  • Combating the negative effects of COVID-19 on Mental Health

    Social distancing, quarantine, and self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic have drastically changed the way of life for many military service members and their families. Right now, staying home and keeping a safe social distance from family and friends is an essential part of limiting the spread

  • Resilient kids, ready Airmen

    One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment.The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well

  • A day in the life: Mental health supports Airmen, readiness

    As with any Air Force healthcare provider, Capt. Daniel Gibson, a clinical psychologist with the 92nd medical group, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, relies on a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.The mental health clinic at Fairchild Air Force Base uses a collaborative approach