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Small pests, big impact


Small pests, big impact

The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest management uses a variety of pesticides to control populations of rodents, insects and other nuisance animals at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 30, 2017. A lot of effort also goes into the control of these pesticides when they are used to reduce any negative results such as pollution or wrongful termination of other animals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)

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David Grisdale, the director of historical property assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, shows First Term Airmen Course Airmen a section of the Oscar-1 Minuteman Missile Alert Facility at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 10, 2017. The tour was to help the Airmen understand Whiteman's history and involvement during the Cold War.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Robinson, the First Term Airmen Course (FTAC) NCO in charge, leads the revamped FTAC class at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The new FTAC is a five-day class that consists of briefs from different base agencies, 13 hours of professionalism training and tours of a B-2 Spirit and the Oscar-1 Minuteman Missile Alert Facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Robinson, the First Term Airmen Course (FTAC) NCO in charge, prepares for the next class at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 17, 2017. FTAC is designed to help develop Air Force personnel with a mission mindset, character and core values.
David Grisdale, the director of historical property assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, tour the Airmen through Oscar-1 to help them understand Whiteman's history and involvement during the Cold War.
Members of the First Term Airmen Course tour the Oscar-1 Minuteman Missile Alert Facility at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 10, 2017. The tour was to help the Airmen understand Whiteman's history and involvement during the Cold War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Robinson, the First Term Airmen Course (FTAC) NCO in charge, conducts a uniform inspection at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 7, 2017. Airmen begin the course with a full service dress blues uniform inspection before starting the
U.S. Air Force Airman Faheem Muhammad, a member of the 509 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron attending the First Term Airmen Course, listens to a discuss about professionalism at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 24, 2017. The new FTAC is a five-day class that consists of briefs from different base agencies, 13 hours of professionalism training and tours of a B-2 Spirit and the Oscar-1 Minuteman Missile Alert Facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Michael, an aircraft propulsion system apprentice with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, puts on a fire shroud prior to an engine being installed on a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Aircraft propulsion system technicians dedicate hours to ensure all parts of the engine are working at optimal condition.
Aircraft propulsion system specialist with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect the interior of a B-2 Spirit engine at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. The inspection was performed to determine the serviceability of the engine before it was installed into a B-2.
Aircraft electrical and environmental system technicians with the 509th and 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons set up a cabin pressure tester cart at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Cabin pressurization creates a safe and comfortable environment for the pilots when they fly missions at altitudes as high as 50,000 feet.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Garrow, left, an aircraft electrical and environmental system craftsman with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), and Staff Sgt. James Torrance, an aircraft electrical and environmental system craftsman with the 131st AMXS, monitor the cabin pressure during an annual test at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. These specialists are responsible for all the wiring and environmental control units on the aircraft.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Rutledge, an aircraft propulsion system journeyman with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, examines components of a B-2 Spirit engine at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. On average, it takes about four hours to complete an engine inspection that consists of 300 items.