Vigilant warrior -- prepared for anything

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Arlando Budd, 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, remains vigilant while providing close bound sentry for a B-2 Spirit Oct. 28. During this security detail, Budd must watch his area of responsibility to ensure unauthorized personnel don’t enter the zone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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A sentry defending an asset

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Richie Madrigal, 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, provides close bound sentry for a B-2 Spirit Oct. 28. The 509th SFS maintains current defense skills to protect base assets and follow the Air Force Global Strike Command vision of being an elite, highly disciplined team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Holding the fort!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Steven Lewis, 509th Security Forces Squadron 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, and Airman 1st Class Tyler Hewitt, 509th SFS 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, discuss security procedures while guarding an entry control point Oct. 31. Like the mission that never sleeps, security forces Airmen are responsible for monitoring and defending installation assets 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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On guard!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Tyler Moore, 509th Security Forces Squadron 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, provides perimeter security for a B-2 Spirit Oct. 25. One of Moore’s responsibilities during this detail is to watch avenues of approach – ensuring no unauthorized entry into or out of the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Bring it in! Closer, closer!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Tyler Campbell, 509th Munitions Support Squadron line delivery crew chief, spots Senior Airman Keith Durham as Durham backs in his weapons-tow vehicle Oct. 26. Having a spotter saves the Air Force money of by preventing vehicle collisions and damage to government property. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Taking care of my Airman

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Mark Dixon, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Nathan Brogli, 509th AMXS assistant dedicated crew chief, share a laugh while reviewing aircraft forms Oct. 28. As technical experts on the B-2 Spirit, crew chiefs work directly with the aircraft, ensuring pilots have the most reliable, mission-capable plane possible to get the job done. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Paying attention to detail

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Brian Schroeder, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Cates, 509th AMXS assistant section chief, review aircraft forms Oct. 28. Maintainers perform preventative maintenance, pre- and post-flight inspections, and maintain and repair the aircraft, inside and out with the responsibility of ensuring all aspects of the B-2 Spirit are in working order. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Making it happen!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron coordinate recovery actions for a mock B-2 Spirit deployment Oct. 28. The 509th AMXS is responsible for ensuring aircraft are properly maintained to keep the B-2s flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Good to go!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Patrick Nelson, 509th AMXS assistant dedicated crew chief, marshalls a B-2 Spirit Oct. 31. 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/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Warriors make it happen!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron coordinate recovery actions for a mock B-2 Spirit deployment Oct. 28. The 437th AMXS Aerospace technicians perform inspections and routine maintenance on aircraft to ensure they are ready for any mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Ready for action!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A B-2 Spirit communicates with the air traffic control tower as it taxis the flightline Oct. 26. With eyes in the sky 24/7, Airmen working in the air traffic control tower ensure aircraft like the B-2 can taxi in and out of the airfield safely and in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Up, up and away!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A B-2 Spirit takes off on the runway Oct. 26. Its 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/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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The mission that never sleeps

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron coordinate recovery actions for a mock B-2 Spirit deployment Oct. 28. Maintainers adhere to a strict schedule of maintenance to keep Whiteman’s B-2 Spirits safe and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Working deep in the night

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work through a swing shift to perform routine maintenance on a B-2 Spirit Oct. 28. A team of skilled technicians can inspect and reassemble most components of a B-2 faster than most auto repair companies can replace a transmission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Warriors in Action

Published Nov. 14, 2012

Vigilant warrior -- prepared for anything

A sentry defending an asset

Holding the fort!

On guard!

Bring it in! Closer, closer!

Taking care of my Airman

Paying attention to detail

Making it happen!

Good to go!

Warriors make it happen!

Ready for action!

Up, up and away!

The mission that never sleeps

Working deep in the night