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Recent News About Whiteman Air Force Base
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Political Activity Guidelines for Airmen, Guardians, and DoD Employees
Service members and federal employees have been reminded of the dos and don'ts when it comes to participating in political activities. According to the U.S. Constitution, military personnel and civilian employees have the right to engage in the political process, but they must do so while adhering to certain guidelines to avoid implying official endorsement by the Department of Defense or Department of the Air Force.As outlined in the Department of Defense Directive 1344.10, both active duty service members and federal civilian employees have specific rules to follow...
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Team Whiteman: Leading the way in developing future leaders
Team Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri is making strides in developing future leaders within the United States Air Force. Through various commissioning programs, enlisted service members are being given the opportunity to advance their careers and contribute to the growth of the military.Tech. Sgt. Steven Stuer, 509th Commander’s Support Staff special actions manager, shared his experience with the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP), stating, “This was my third application to get selected. Only 26 people were selected this past year, and finding out I...
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Team Whiteman: Leading the way in developing future leaders
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Commissioning offers enlisted service members the chance to advance their careers and allows the military to promote talented members from within. The United States Air Force provides various avenues for enlisted members who aspire to become officers.“This was my third application to get selected,” said Tech. Sgt. Steven Stuer, 509th Commander’s Support Staff special actions manager. “Only 26 people were selected this past year, and finding out I was one of them was quite the shock.”Stuer, who was chosen for commissioning through the...
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Team Whiteman Continues to Improve Processes
Team Whiteman Continues to Improve ProcessesMar 25 2024The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Alarm and Suppression Team, led by Clay Hudson, has made significant strides in improving processes that result in cost savings for the Air Force. By addressing issues with flame detection systems, the team has found a way to save the Air Force $68,000 a year.According to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Arthur Barnachea, Hudson identified the root cause of the problems affecting multiple flame detection systems and devised a cost-effective solution. Barnachea explained, "Hudson...
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Team Whiteman's Efforts Save Air Force $68,000 Annually
Team Whiteman continues to improve processesMar 25 2024The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Alarm and Suppression Team, led by Clay Hudson, made a significant discovery that is set to save the Air Force a substantial amount of money annually. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Arthur Barnachea, the 509th CES facilities superintendent, highlighted Hudson's findings, stating, "Hudson determined that the flame detection heads were out of alignment and needed to be re-calibrated."In an effort to streamline operations and cut costs, Hudson initiated a plan to acquire a test...
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Women In Charge: 509th Medical Group leads the way!
In celebrating Women's History Month, Col. Sandra Nestor and Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Frampton of the 509th Medical Group at Whiteman Air Force Base are being honored as leaders who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of women in the Air Force.Nestor expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to mentor and lead Airmen, stating, “It's really a privilege and an honor to be in the positions that we're in and I don't take it lightly. It always surprises me how big of an impact you can have on airmen’s lives.”Frampton, the senior enlisted leader,...
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Team Whiteman member has 2,000 children in the Air Force
Donald “Mac” MacMillan, chief of plans and programming, 509th Security Forces Squadron, has 2,000 children across the U.S. Air Force. Children like Senior Airman Alejandro Amaya and Tech. Sgt. Austin Snowden, both with the 509th SFS.MacMillan, who retired from the Air Force as a Chief Master Sgt. and returned as a civilian employee, is known for his dedication to mentoring and guiding young Airmen. "Every time I have a question most people don’t know the answer for, I go to Mr. Mac and try to learn more from him," said Senior Airman Amaya.Having served in the Air Force...
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Team Whiteman member has 2,000 children in the Air Force
Donald “Mac” MacMillan, chief of plans and programming, 509th Security Forces Squadron, has 2,000 children across the U.S. Air Force.Children like Senior Airman Alejandro Amaya and Tech. Sgt. Austin Snowden, both with the 509th SFS.MacMillan retired from the Air Force as a Chief Master Sgt. and returned as a civilian employee to keep sharing his knowledge and experience with future generations of Airmen.“Every time I have a question most people don’t know the answer for, I go to Mr. Mac and try to learn more from him,” said Amaya.Before he was a part of the 509th...
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AFCEC announces 2023 DAF Design Award winners
The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) has recently announced the winners of the 2023 Department of the Air Force Design Awards, recognizing excellence in design, sustainability, and energy efficiency within the Air Force. The awards ceremony will take place during the annual AFCEC Design & Construction Partnering Symposium in San Antonio from January 30 to February 1.Among the award-winning projects is the Consolidated Operations Building at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, which received the Merit Award in the Facilities New Construction Category. Col. George...
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AFIMSC Leads B-21 Beddown Program for Air Force
The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) is at the forefront of the fielding of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber for the Air Force. According to Col. Martin Pantazé, Det. 10 commander, "We’ve been engaged in the B-21 basing strategy since its inception acting as a liaison to AFGSC. AFGSC commanders rely heavily on our knowledge and expertise to deliver installation and mission support operations and synchronize a wide scope of activities."Detachment 10, a part of AFIMSC, is key in providing support for the B-21 basing and beddown program. They work...