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  • Four T-38 Talons, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing flew over the 509th Medical Group clinic to honor the health care professionals for Air Force Global Strike Command’s Medical Professionals Appreciation Day at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2020. The flyover served as part of an effort to thank the 509th MDG staff for their hard work over the past year in the fight against COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

    Health care Heroes: Whiteman AFB celebrates AFGSC Medical Professionals Appreciation Day

    For the past ten months, the 509th Medical Group has been working hard to meet the challenges brought on by a global pandemic.  In recognition of the hard work and dedication of all medical professionals, U.S. Air Force Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, proclaimed Dec. 18, 2020, as AFGSC Medical Professionals Appreciation
  • Needles sit in a drawer in the immunizations clinic at the 509th Medical Group.

    Immunizations clinic protects Team Whiteman from the flu during pandemic

    Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the 509th Medical Group immunizations clinic remains dedicated to protecting Team Whiteman this flu season.In preparation for the large numbers of Airmen and their families who need to get their flu shots, the immunizations clinic is following the rest of the 509th MDG with its safety precautions including mask usage
  • Gym equipment is spread out to allow for social distancing at the Fitness Center on Whiteman Air Force Base, Nov. 4, 2020. The Fitness Center staff worked with the 509th Medical Group Public Health Office to establish several precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health and wellbeing of patrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather R. Salazar)

    Whiteman Fitness Center changes increase opportunities for Amn

    When COVID-19 first hit the Johnson County area in March 2020, Whiteman Air Force Base took several steps to ensure the safety of Airmen and their families.As the coronavirus continues to impact daily life for many, the 509th Force Support Squadron with the advisement of 509th Medical Group, have developed ways to support Airmen’s morale while
  • Members of the 509th Medical Group Family Advocacy Program stand for a photo on August 28, 2020 in front of the 509th MDG Clinic at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The Family Advocacy Program provides support for families through education along with prevention and response to domestic violence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Parker J. McCauley)

    Family Advocacy helps Team Whiteman through education, support

    The 509th Medical Group Family Advocacy Program aims to support military families through education along with the response to and prevention of maltreatment.Family Advocacy offers a wide variety of services to Team Whiteman with classes for single Airmen, couples and families to find, build and maintain their relationships and be better parents
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Astleford, a 509th Maintenance Group research and engineering computer-aided drafting manager, showcases a 3D printed medical face shield prototype, made by the RE shop at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 13, 2020. The RE shop utilized the National Institute of Health’s approved face mask as a model to create their own version of a face shield, featuring an added foam piece on the forehead to provide more comfort and using an adjustable band verses an elastic rubber one. Once approved, they plan on producing more than 300 shields to give to aid in Johnson County, Missouri’s COVID-19 medical efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

    509th Maintenance Group Airmen 3D prints the mission to success

    On an average Air Force day, Airmen with the 509th Maintenance Group research and engineering shop find themselves crafting and creating specific parts for multi-billion dollar aircraft to ensure the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is mission ready. In the wake of COVID-19, the 509th MXG RE section has expanded its mission set to include reusable face
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