Up, up and away!

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing lifts off of the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The B-2’s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Into the wild blue yonder

A T-38 Talon from the 509th Bomb Wing flies a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 25, 2013. The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Just hanging out in transit

A C-17 Globemaster III from the Memphis Air National Guard’s 164th Airlift Wing, Memphis, Tn., is parked as a transient aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of service members and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in a deployment area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Off to the runway!

B-2 Spirits from the 509th Bomb Wing taxi towards the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Touch and go!

A T-38 Talon from the 509th Bomb Wing prepares to land on the runway during a touch-and-go training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 25, 2013. The T-38 is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. It is used primarily by Air Education and Training Command for undergraduate pilot and pilot instructor training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away

The Spirit of America, a B-2 Spirit, soars through the sky at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The B-2’s capability to penetrate air defenses and threaten effective retaliation provides a strong, effective deterrent and combat force well into the 21st century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away!

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing takes off on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away

The Spirit of Mississippi, a B-2 Spirit, sails into the sky during a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The revolutionary blending of low-observable technologies with high aerodynamic efficiency and large payload gives the B-2 important advantages over existing bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away!

An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 442nd Fighter Wing takes off of the runway during a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 9, 2013. The aircraft has been used in operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Provide Comfort, Desert Fox, Noble Anvil, Deny Flight, Deliberate Guard, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away!

An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 442nd Fighter Wing takes off of the runway during a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 9, 2013. A-10s are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Coming in hot!

A T-38 Talon from the 509th Bomb Wing prepares to land on the runway during a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 25, 2013. Pilots fly training sorties to stay prepared for any real world mission that may arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away!

Published Aug. 2, 2013

Up, up and away!

Into the wild blue yonder

Just hanging out in transit

Off to the runway!

Touch and go!

Up, up and away

Up, up and away!

Up, up and away

Up, up and away!

Up, up and away!

Coming in hot!