Whiteman to hold bone marrow donation drive

By Lisa Pyburn

Team Whiteman will hold its first Department of Defense - sponsored bone marrow drive Nov. 6, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be two donation locations: the Whiteman Base Exchange, as well as the Community Activity... Full story

Benton County American Legion presents 1st annual open-buddy bass tournament

Long Shoal marina & public ramp, Truman Lake Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 6:30am-3:00pm. Entry fee is $100 plus $10 for big bass. There is an 80 percent payback to 10 percent of field  and big bass payback is 100... Full story

Production crew seeks to interview veterans for state project

Patriot Productions will be in Sedalia on Sept. 2 and 3 to interview 40 veterans about their military service for the Missouri Veterans Stories project. Interviews take 20 minutes and will be added to the Missouri Veterans Stories archive.They... Full story

Air Show Awareness

By Jennifer Greene

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Come rain or shine, team Whiteman anticipates a large turnout on June 6 for the 2009 "Wings Over Whiteman" Air Show and Open House. We are urging all military personnel, civilian employees, and retirees to prepare... Full story

B-2 celebrates 20th anniversary on Saturday

Courtney Hudson

It weighs 160,000 pounds, is 17 feet tall and has a wingspan of 172 feet and Saturday the B-2 Spirit bomber will celebrate its 20th anniversary. According to the U.S. Air Force Web site, the first B-2 was displayed on Nov. 22, 1988, in California.... Full story

Golf fundraiser benefits Whiteman community

By Staff Sgt. Bryan Vandersommen

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo.  - What could be better than a spring day on the green, barbeque buffet, door prizes and prizes for flight teams?  How about military members and civilians working hand-in-hand to raise money benefiting the... Full story

2009 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House

From 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

The American public will once again have an opportunity to view the world's premier weapon system, the B-2 Spirit; the work horse of the Global War on Terror, the A-10 Thunderbolt II; and a host of military and civilian aircraft during the 2009... Full story

MILITARIA COLLECTORS FAIR

KANSAS CITY - The fifth annual Militaria Collectors Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, 100 W. 26th St. Visitors will have the opportunity to view privately held collections of... Full story

GET READY FOR SPRING WITH A FASHION SHOW

The annual Smith-Cotton Vocal Music Department's spring fashion show will be March 21. Students will be modeling formal and casual clothing provided by local merchants. The evening's activities begin with a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in... Full story

ATTENTION TALENTED YOUNG PEFORMERS

Center Stage Academy announces auditions for Annie Jr. held on March 28 at 10:30 am.  Auditions are open to boys and girls ages 7 to 18 years. Rehearsal commitments are June 28 through July 11, 2009.  Our Youth Summer... Full story

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