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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron, salutes B-2 Spirit pilot before takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 "Spirit of Washington" launched from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131s Bomb Wing’s 131st MXS is the total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB in support of Bomber Tas

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron, signals a final good luck hand signal to a B-2 Spirit pilot before takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 "Spirit of Washington" launched from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131s Bomb Wing’s 131st MXS is the total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron performs final steps of a B-2 Spirit pre-flight check at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131s Bomb Wing’s 131st MXS is a total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron, gives a thumbs-up hand signal to a B-2 Spirit pilot before takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131s Bomb Wing’s 131st MXS is the total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Larry Brown, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, readies a B-2 Spirit for flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131st Bomb Wing is the total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron, gives a thumbs-up hand signal to fellow crew chiefs during a B-2 Spirit pre-flight check at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131s Bomb Wing’s 131st MXS is a total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirit takes off at Whiteman AFB

A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber takes off at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 is slated to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. These missions provide opportunities to train and work with our allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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131st Bomb Wing crew chief marshals a B-2 Spirit

A crew chief assigned to the 131st Bomb Wing marshals a B-2 Spirit onto the flightline at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 is slated to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. These missions provide opportunities to train and work with our allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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131st Bomb Wing Airmen prepare a B-2 Spirit for takeoff

Airmen assigned to the 131st Bomb Wing prepare a B-2 Spirit for takeoff in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. BTF deployments provide Airmen the chance to work with other combatant commands and practice new procedures and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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131st Bomb Wing crew chief prepares a B-2 Spirit for takeoff

Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 Spirit crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron prepares a stealth bomber for takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 is slated to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. These missions provide opportunities to train and work with our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

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B-2 Spirit takes off from Whiteman AFB

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Base Community Council strengthens Whiteman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of the 8th Air Force, speaks with Rev. Jon-Michael Schweigert, the Knob Noster community liaison, following the monthly luncheon at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 14, 2018. During his time with members of the local community, Bussiere highlighted the strength of the bomber fleet and shared stories on the unit’s history.

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Base Community Council strengthens Whiteman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of the 8th Air Force, speaks with members of the Whiteman Base Community Council during their the monthly luncheon at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 14, 2018. During his time with members of the local community, Bussiere highlighted the strength of the bomber fleet and shared stories on the unit’s history.

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