Whiteman Air Force Base

partners in countering terror campaigns worldwide. In support of the U.S. efforts, the Air Force (AF) should build partnership

This is not what war is supposed to look like. That is my first thought upon arriving at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on March 11, 2010. We stop at a small red-roofed gatehouse with a single-beamed electric post. The quiet entrance of this base, with its red-leafed palms, towering oaks, and rows of citrus trees, set on a 6,000-acre peninsula, has the appearance of an idyllic beach resort. The wooden gatehouse is neither substantial nor imposing. It does not hint of Fortress America—nor would

Who in here owns a GPS or has a GPS built into their smartphone? Have you ever wondered how that works or more importantly, how did that GPS satellite travel from the ground to its 12,000 mile Medium Earth orbit? If you have ever seen a rocket launch on TV or in person you know how impressive that event is… This technological wonder or technology advancement was made possible by a Visionary Leader named General Bernard “Bennie” A. Schriever, a Visionary Leader, who is better known as being the

she contributed whether it be money, work, or even his or her own life. Few people in Florida and even in our local area understand the important role Eglin Air Force Base played during World War II. The primary mission of the Base during World War II was to perform operational suitability testing for the Army Air Corps. Eglin Air Force Base was originally started as Valparaiso Airport in 1933. There was a purchase of an arrow-head shaped parcel of 137 acres. The area was cleared for use as an

find myself thinking back to what my father said so me so long before this day. “They will rip you of all of your rights and hand them back to you one by one.” I am prepared for it. I know that I am strong enough for the future coming my way. The Air Force Academy is my future. A particularly jostling bump brings my back into my seat. I join into the conversations as the bus continues its constant low hum and swaying motion. The girl across the aisle from me turns to me, “Nervous, much?” Taken aback

Problem/Opportunity: Currently at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base a manual process, log books and paper documentation are being used to process the Mass Transportation Benefit Program (MTBP) requests, also known as RideShare and VanPool. Paper processes are also being used for tracking and an audit determined many issues with the current process to include: failure of an audit due to noncompliance of MTBP policy and procedure set forth by the Secretary of the Air Force, improper logging, noncompliant training

Orville and Wilbur Wright were two brothers who became interested with objects that fly. Orville was born August 19, 1871 in Dayton, Ohio. Orville’s brother Wilbur was born April 16, 1867 in Millville, Indiana. Their parents were Milton and Susan Wright; they were married in 1859. Milton Wright was born 1828 on his father's farm in Rush County, Indiana. He worked as a farmhand until he joined the Church of the United Brethren 1847, and he was ordained a minister in the church in 1856. Their mother

women that make up the United States Air Force, FLY..FLIGHT..and WIN. The main question is, how does one airman fit into the Whitman mission? Coming from an First class airman, I can tell you that everyone who makes up the one percent has a role big or small. By raising your hand and entering the Air Force is step one of many in completing or having a part in that mission: Global Strike.     Each base has it own mission that makes up the bigger mission in the Air force,and without our men and women we

The Air Forces’ Global Strike Command's mission is to provide strategic deterrence, global strike and combat support. (1) Global Reach and air and space superiority simply can’t be achieved without the global strike mission. With the expertise of over 26,000 Airmen, the Air Force’s nuclear and conventional precision strike forces can credibly threaten and effectively conduct global strike by holding any target on the planet at risk and, if necessary, disabling or destroying it promptly—even from

joining the United States Air Force Reserves. It has helped me to set up my life for the professional career structure and enhanced my knowledge base. The intense training that I have went through helped with respect, time management, and critical decision making process. Some training schools that I have gone for in my career field. My knowledge has developed within myself through the culture of the Air Force. It has allowed me to open my mind to unique situations. The Air Force has enhanced me towards