Whiteman BCC highlights local community: Columbia

Whiteman has maintained a relationship with surrounding communities since it was the Sedalia Army Air Field in 1943, but over the past 20 years, the relationship between this base and local communities has improved. The Base Community Council, a group of more than 350 people representing 18 local

Airman and Family Readiness scheduled to host financial fair

The Airman and Family Readiness center is scheduled to host its annual financial fair Feb. 23 at the community center here as part of "Military Saves" campaign week. All base members may attend a morning or afternoon session from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.Topics covered at the Air Force Global Strike

Transportation technicians haul equipment 1,515 miles for Red Flag

Receiving education benefits made easier

Changes to the 9/11 G.I. Bill were signed into law Jan. 4 to make it easier for members to receive education benefits.Three revisions to the bill include changes to the housing allowance, a national cap on tuition and fee reimbursement, and how college fund payments will be made. Many of the

Survey will assess Air Force community well-being

Nearly 40, 000 Reservists and 10,000 spouses of Reservists will be recieving invitations to take the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment on Jan. 25. The Air Force-wide assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family

27 reservists from wing receive CCAF degrees

Twenty-seven reservists from the 442nd Fighter Wing received their Community College of the Air Force degrees in a ceremony presided over by Col. Alan Teauseau, 442nd Mission Support Group commander Jan. 9, 2011.CCAF associate degrees require general education classes, leadership and management

Commander's commentary: Be a good wingman: Observe others, step in when necessary

Team Whiteman has been through some very difficult times in the last few months with the loss of six Airmen between the 442 FW and the 509 BW. As the new guy at the 442nd, I've been impressed with the way the wing, base and host communities have bonded together to grieve, heal and support the

Retirement brings happy trails

Master Sgt. Linda Yeates, paralegal assistant in the 442nd Fighter Wing's judge advocate general office, swiped her ID card one last time at the conclusion of the December 2010 unit training assembly and began the transition from Citizen Airman to Air Force Reserve retiree.Having served just over

Wing commander speaks at BCC luncheon

Jan. 6, Col. Eric S. Overturf, 442nd Fighter Wing commander, was the guest speaker at the Whiteman Air Force Base - Base Community Council luncheon. As the guest speaker, Colonel Overturf briefed approximately 150 people from Warrensburg and LaMonte, Mo. - two communities that hundreds of 442nd FW

Command names Tip of the Spear for January 2011