4 Aug 2021

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 are now more opportunities to excel, thanks to a

26 May 2021

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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J.

18 Dec 2020

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

17 Mar 2020

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.