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Col. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, takes a turn in the 442nd Fighter Wing's A-10 simulator Oct. 25, 2007, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Colonel Harencak visited the 442nd, an Air Force Reserve Command unit, for the first time since taking command of the 509th in September. The 509th Bomb Wing is the active-duty host unit at Whiteman and flies the B-2 Spirit, or "Stealth," bomber. Pilots from the 442nd FW's 303rd Fighter Squadron familiarized the colonel with the A-10 Thunderbolt II's close air support mission. Colonel Harencak also received a mission briefing on the reserve unit and issues unique to Air Force reservists. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)


Bomb wing commander gets A-10 "stick" time

Col. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, takes a turn in the 442nd Fighter Wing's A-10 simulator Oct. 25, 2007, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Colonel Harencak visited the 442nd, an Air Force Reserve Command unit, for the first time since taking command of the 509th in September. The 509th Bomb Wing is the active-duty host unit at Whiteman and flies the B-2 Spirit, or "Stealth," bomber. Pilots from the 442nd FW's 303rd Fighter Squadron familiarized the colonel with the A-10 Thunderbolt II's close air support mission. Colonel Harencak also received a mission briefing on the reserve unit and issues unique to Air Force reservists. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)

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Stephanie Shipwash, a graduate assistant at the University of Central Missouri, is calmed after her service dog, Gabbie, senses her anxiety in Warrensburg, Mo., April 20, 2017. In addition to providing emotional support, Gabbie has been trained on 25 commands to help Shipwash on a day-to-day basis. Three of the commands are catered towards lessening the effects of her post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
Gabbie, a service dog, keeps a watchful eye while her owner, Stephanie Shipwash, a graduate assistant, works at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo., April 20, 2017. Shipwash was medically retired from the Air Force in February for post-traumatic stress disorder and matched with Gabbie a month later to help alleviate the side-effects of her conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
Apollo, a therapy dog in training, watches members of Team Whiteman as they approach the finish line during the annual Race for Respect 5k at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 28, 2017. Apollo is slated to begin working at the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office on base at the end of May. As a therapy dog, Apollo will be able to provide emotional support to any visitors who come into the office and wish to see him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
Gabbie, a service dog, relaxes during her off-duty time with her owner, Stephanie Shipwash, a graduate assistant at the University of Central Missouri, at their home in Warrensburg, Mo., April 20, 2017. While Gabbie is working, she wears a service dog vest to help her distinguish when she needs to stay focused on her owner and when she can act like any other pet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
Stephanie Shipwash, a graduate assistant at the University of Central Missouri, maneuvers around the campus with her service dog, Gabbie, in Warrensburg, Mo., April 20, 2017. Gabbie came from a local non-profit organization, called Warriors’ Best Friend, which trains rescue dogs exclusively to help veterans who separated from the military with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Phelps, a laboratory technician assigned to the 509th Medical Support Squadron, tests a throat swab for strep using a rapid strep testing kit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 19, 2017. Technicians work hand-in-hand with primary care physicians to provide patients with a proper diagnosis and treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
Airmen assigned to the 509th Medical Support Squadron stop for a photo during “Medical Laboratory Professionals Week” at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 24, 2017. The shop’s team is divided into five sections: chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology and urinalysis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jon Ringenoldus, a laboratory technician assigned to the 509th Medical Support Squadron, places a bacitracin disk on the media to inhibit growth of Strep A species at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 21, 2017. Bacitracin disks help the technicians determine if the organism is susceptible or resistant to the antibiotic, which aids in determining which particular strain of strep species they are dealing with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jon Ringenoldus, a laboratory technician assigned to the 509th Medical Support Squadron, collects a blood sample from a patient at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 21, 2017. Much of the work goes on behind the scenes where technicians test and analyze specimens. Together, the lab performs more than 100,000 tests a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Laura Bass, the 509th Medical Support Squadron diagnostics and therapeutic flight chief, checks a sample for bacteria and parasites at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 21, 2017. If bacteria is identified, testing can be performed to determine which antibiotics the patient can use to treat the infection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darron Hunter, the 509th Maintenance Group (MXG) superintendent, performs pre-flight checks on a B-2 Spirit and signals to the mission commander that he is clear and free to move to the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 24, 2017. During Hunter’s first assignment at Whiteman, he served as the dedicated crew chief (DCC) on the Spirit of Kitty Hawk, tail number 93-1086, from 2000 to 2002, before moving into Quality Assurance and Production for another seven years. In 2015, Hunter returned to the 509th as the MXG superintendent, bringing his career full circle before retiring. For one last farewell, Hunter once more performed the role of the DCC for his old aircraft,
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darron Hunter, the 509th Maintenance Group (MXG) superintendent, performs pre-flight checks on a B-2 Spirit and signals to the mission commander that he is clear and free to move to the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 24, 2017. During Hunter’s first assignment at Whiteman, he served as the dedicated crew chief (DCC) on the Spirit of Kitty Hawk, tail number 93-1086, from 2000 to 2002, before moving into Quality Assurance and Production for another seven years. In 2015, Hunter returned to the 509th as the MXG superintendent, bringing his career full circle before retiring. For one last farewell, Hunter once more performed the role of the DCC for his old aircraft,

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