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  • President Obama nominates new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    President Barack Obama nominated May 5, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to serve as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva to serve as the 10th vice chairman.During an announcement in the White House Rose Garden, the president said that among

  • Pilot reflects on award

    Going back to where it all started can be nostalgic for many. Going back to your roots, your "Gateway to the Air Force," to be recognized for a prestigious award as the aircraft you fly roars over your head, can be filled with many emotions, according to one Air Force member.Capt. Kyle "Scrum"

  • Don't prepare for inspection

    We are one month from our first Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) Capstone Event as part of the new Air Force Inspection System (AFIS).  This Capstone will be a validation of the 442 FW Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and will occur 4-9 June 2015.  The intent of the CCIP is to provide Gen.

  • What is the Social Domain?

    There are four areas of a person's life which capture the totality of how they experience and relate to others and themselves.  In order to be a balanced person, you must first have a balanced lifestyle.  The mental, physical, social, and spiritual domains are the four areas that require constant

  • Surviving, learning to live

    Red and blue lights surround my house. My biological mother is in tears and her boyfriend is yelling at the men with shiny badges and guns on their hips. My siblings and I are sitting on the couch, quietly.My life was about to change dramatically.My mother was at a young age when she found out she

  • Medics for man's best friend

    When your pet feels ill or under the weather, the Vet Clinic is here to solve the matter. Much like humans, animals suffer from ailments and diseases disrupting health. From an injured paw to heart worm disease, vets are dedicated to ensuring Whiteman pets are healthy and happy.The Vet Clinic

  • 442d Fighter Wing recognizes annual award winners

    The 442d Annual Enlisted Recognition Ceremony was held this past Unit Training Assembly weekend at the Mission's End club at Whiteman Air Force Base. Leaders from across the wing gathered in support of their outstanding Airmen. They were joined by key members of the surrounding community, including

  • A star shines at Whiteman

    Stars fell on Whiteman Air Force Base yesterday.In all Air Force careers, there is mandatory training and education that needs to be accomplished to move up in the ranks, on both the officer and enlisted sides. Only about one percent makes it to the rank of brigadier general and according to Major

  • "Spring" into fitness

    It's warming up outside and, if you're like me, you are ready to put winter behind you.  The extra pounds that somehow were gained since last December need to come off!Just last week I came across two SNCOs from the Mission Support Group who were getting ready to head over to the Fitness Center at

  • In the right place at the right time

    Airmen train daily to be warriors not only for global affairs, but local situations as well.When a tragic situation arises, Airmen are called upon to perform heroic deeds to ensure safety of citizens. Tragic situations are never scheduled, they just happen. For Senior Airman Cory Barrett, 509th