Local Government News
509th CES Streamlines Dig Permitting Process, Saving Time and Money
The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron has made significant advancements in their process for locating buried utility lines prior to excavations, resulting in time and cost savings. Master Sgt. Arthur Barnachea, the 509th Civil Engineer facilities superintendent, highlighted the importance of this improvement, stating, "Although the end result is the same, the difference is in the process itself."By using $20,000 in innovation funding acquired over five years, the 509th CES acquired two radio detection locators, enabling their Airmen to identify underground electrical, water,...
First in Global Strike: Whiteman's new full-time victim advocates
The Whiteman Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team has made a significant advancement by becoming the first in Air Force Global Strike Command to fully staff their program with full-time victim advocates. This move aims to better support survivors of military sexual violence by connecting them to resources that can assist them after experiencing a sexual assault.Scott Isom, 509th BW SAPR sexual assault response coordinator, highlighted the challenges of having part-time volunteers as victim advocates, stating, “It was sort of like an additional duty...