Flares of Freedom: Whiteman’s Independence Day Celebration
A member of Team Whiteman gets her face painted during the annual Independence Day Celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, on July 3, 2018. The celebration kicked off with a four-ship T-38 flyover and featured a DJ, live band, petting zoo, games, face painting, rides and balloon artists. The 509th Force Support Squadron and private base organizations sold food and drinks. The festivities concluded with a spectacular fireworks show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Phifer)