Supplying the Force

Members of the 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron work together to prepare a pallet full of B-bags containing cold weather gear at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15. The preparation was done to support the 509th Bomb Wing in case it has to deploy as a unit at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Supplying the Force

Tech. Sgt. Ronald Morris, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of weapons, secures a cargo net around a pallet of B-bags during pre-inspection readiness at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15. Along with B-bags full cold weather gear, the 509th LRS prepared enough C-bags full of chemical gear and body armor and helmets to gear a mass deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Supplying the Force

Staff Sgt. Ronald Delabastide, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons supervisor, secures a pallet full of B-bags Oct. 15 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-bags are full of cold weather gear, which was recently reviewed to ensure it was operationally functional. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Supplying the Force

Staff Sgt. Ronald Delabastide, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons supervisor, secures a hook of a cargo net to the base of a pallet at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15. The pallet contained B-bags full of cold weather gear and was part of pre-inspection readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Supplying the Force

Staff Sgt. Ronald Delabastide, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons supervisor, returns an M-16 to its rack after practicing weapon deployment procedures at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15. The weapon rack is new to the 509th LRS and allows weapon handlers to deal with their inventory more efficiently. The rack is automatic and freed 900 square feet of room from the weapons vault. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Supplying the Force

Staff Sgt. Patrick First, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons supervisor, practices the procedure of assigning an M-16 to a deploying member at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15. Weapon handlers must be armed with an M-9 and follow strict guidelines while giving a weapon to a deploying member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Supplying the Force

Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Arroyo, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadrons individual protective equipment technician, issues an M-50 gasmask to Staff Sgt. Joe Kosal, 509th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Ground Equipment journeyman, at Whiteman Air Force base, Mo., Oct. 15. Airmen at Whiteman can also find cold weather gear, chemical warfare gear and body armor and helmets at the IPE desk. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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509th LRS: Supplying the Force

Published Oct. 18, 2012