Bioenvironmental engineer speaks out on officer corps diversity, increases Air Force recruiting opportunities for Puerto Rico

While their tropical island homes may be hard to leave, for many Americans on U.S. territory islands such as Guam and Puerto Rico, the call to service is strong. The opportunity to join military service, however, may not be as easily available for some.For Air Force hopefuls in Puerto Rico, there

Team Whiteman tests first responders with active shooter exercise

Defenders with the 509th Security Forces Squadron clear rooms during an active shooter exercise at the Royal Oaks Golf Course, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 19, 2021. Active shooter exercises provide an opportunity for base agencies to test and improve their emergency response capabilities.

COVID Vaccines available April 30, new scheduling system for future appointments

The 509th Medical Group will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to Department of Defense cardholders and beneficiaries 18 years and older, April 30, 2021, in building 705, the Deployment Center.To schedule an appointment for April 30, members of Team Whiteman have three options.The first option is

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,

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

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

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

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

509th Medical Group pharmacy implements new procedure

Paving the way: Air Force daughter looks back at family legacy of service

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Riley Fulton, a 509th Healthcare Operation Squadron medical logistics technician, comes from an Air Force family; her mother, father and stepfather served in the Air Force. Three years ago she made the decision to follow in her family’s footsteps.