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  • TRICARE Retiree Dental Program Open for New Enrollments

    The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) offers comprehensive dental coverage to all enrolled members. Available to retired service members and their family, retired National Guard and Reserve members and their family, Medal of Honor recipients, their family and survivors, TRDP is currently open

  • As a wingman, look for signals of distress

    Last spring, I attended the funeral of a friend, classmate and fellow veteran.His passing marked the second time in 2013 that a family friend had committed suicide.His troubles were many, and he hid them well. We spoke often and had many "war stories" to tell each other. I'd seen him at least weekly

  • Hazardous weather possible for Whiteman area

    With hazardous weather predicted for tomorrow (Tuesday February 4) it is important for 442d Fighter Wing staff members to remember the following resources available for checking reporting instructions for the base. 1) Call 1-800-260-0253 and choose Option 6, or2) Check the 442 FW Facebook page at

  • Fourth quarter award winners announced

    The following 442d Fighter Wing members were selected as 4th Quarter Award Winners:-Airman: Senior Airman Noah Fletcher, 476 MXS-NCO: Technical Sergeant Christopher Evans, 442 AMXS-SNCO: Senior Master Sergeant Cesar Ortiz, 442 FSS-CGO: Captain Edward Sanders, 442 FWCongratulations to all of you!

  • Late reporting approved for February UTA due to inclement weather

    SUNDAY UTA LATE REPORTING UPDATE: By order of the 442d FW Commander, personnel are to report at 0900 on Sunday for the February UTA.For the absolute latest news on weather reporting instructions call 1-800-260-0253 and choose option 6. A recorded message with the latest update will be available 24

  • Winter Weather: Where to look for pre-UTA reporting instructions

    With hazardous weather season upon us please remember two resources available for reporting instructions prior to UTA.1) Call 1-800-260-0253 and choose Option 6, or2) check the 442 FW Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/442ndFighterWing As always, if you feel it's too unsafe to travel,

  • AF Reserve seeks to recruit recruiters

    Tasked with filling the ranks, recruiters are at the start of all Airmen's careers, and now they're looking to pull from those ranks to fill their own. The Air Force Reserve Command is now actively seeking Airmen who want to serve as full-time recruiters on active-guard and reserve tours, said

  • Tuition assistance information

    Members of the Selected Reserve who meet the following criteria are eligible for TA:Per AFRCI36-2203, 11.2.1.1 Members must be actively participating for pay and points and be in good standing upon the day when member applies for and completes his/her last course(s).11.2.1.2 Enlisted members'

  • Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Whiteman Airman

    General (Ret.) Richard B. Myers, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff served as the inaugural guest speaker for the Ike Skelton Servant Leadership Lecture Series at the University of Central Missouri Wednesday. University students and staff, military members from across the region and