'Beasts' walk the earth
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - A B-2 Bomber taxis down the runway March 4 marking the end of Whiteman's first Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise of the year. The NORE is in preparation of the combined Nuclear Surety Inspection and Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection scheduled for May 29 through June 11. The next NORE, which will be more in depth and challenging, is scheduled March 24 through April 2, said Lt. Col. Matthew Snyder, 509th Bomb Wing Plans and Scheduling chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephen Linch)