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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Dennis Myles, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, relocates a barrier June 30 to warn pilots and vehicle operators of a construction zone. Airfield managers must ensure aircraft movement areas are free from obstacles that could pose a threat to aircraft operations prior to aircraft arrival or departure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Dennis Myles, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, performs a daily safety inspection on the runway June 30. One of Myles’ responsibilities is ensuring aircraft are able to safely land and take off on the runway at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A member from the 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations flight responds to a flightline emergency June 30. Airfield management's responsibilities include providing support to various aircraft operations and being able to resume operations after emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Dennis Myles, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, puts on gloves before shooting pyrotechnics June 30. Shooting pyrotechnics helps airfield management personnel scare off birds that pose a threat to nearby aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Dennis Myles, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, alerts the tower of a coyote running across the runway June 30. The Airfield Management team documents wildlife and works closely with the base conservation office to ensure the animals stay off of the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Dennis Myles, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, coordinates with the air traffic control tower prior to departing the runway June 30. All vehicle operators must maintain two-way radio contact with the tower when driving on the runway to prevent runway incidents and controlled movement area violations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Whiteman’s runway can accommodate any aircraft on its 12,400 foot long runway. Airfield managers must ensure safety of flight for any aircraft on the runway among other responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Dennis Myles, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, shoots pyrotechnics to scare away nearby birds June 30. Airfield managers at Whiteman use two different types of pyrotechnics that have different effects to ensure aircraft are free of “bird strikes” during aircraft landings and take offs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Dennis Myles, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, collects loose pieces of concrete from the flightline as part of an inspection for items that could cause foreign-object damage June 30. Myles works with a team of airfield managers who are responsible for ensuring the safety of operations on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Dennis Myles, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, coordinates information for flight plans June 30. Pilots contact airfield management about cases ranging from changing their route to responding to in-flight emergencies. Airfield management then takes the appropriate precautions for each issue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A member from the 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations flight responds to a flightline emergency June 30. Airfield Management has the responsibility to maintain the flightline in the event an emergency situation arises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Tyler Goswick, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, ensures runway edge lights are operational during a routine inspection June 30. Airfield management personnel communicate with the air traffic control tower to ensure lights on the runway are visible to the pilots in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A member from the 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations flight ensure lights on the runway are visible to the pilots in the air during a daily inspection June 30. Daily inspections are done to ensure the airfield is ready to support operations at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Alisha Thiher, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, collects loose pieces of pavement from the flightline as part of an inspection June 29, for items that could cause foreign object damage. FOD can be caused by any number of things including rocks, bags, garbage or objects dropped from aircraft. The smallest piece of FOD can destroy an entire aircraft engine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- An Airman from the 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations flight stomps on cracked pavement to check solidity as part of a routine flightline inspection June 29. The intent of this inspection is to clear the flightline of debris that can potentially damage aircraft engines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations flight sweep up pieces of loose pavement from the airfield June 29, as part of an inspection for items that could cause foreign object damage. Airmen working in the airfield management flight play a critical safety role as a primary means to protect flightline assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Adam Rhine, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management apprentice, and Senior Airman Alisha Thiher, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, shoot pyrotechnic as part of a routine safety checklist June 29. Airmen working in the airfield management flight ensure the safety of all aircraft operations on the flighline day and night. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)(Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Members of the 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations flight perform daily operations June 29. The flight ensures the safety of all aircraft and personnel who work on the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Alessandra Aceves-Harnden, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, collects loose pieces of concrete from the flightline June 7 as part of an inspection for items that could cause foreign object damage. It is paramount for airfield managers to ensure the aircraft is clear from FOD items at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Alessandra Aceves-Harnden, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, collects loose pieces of concrete from the flightline June 7 as part of an inspection for items that could cause foreign object damage. It is paramount for airfield managers to ensure the aircraft is clear from FOD items at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Alessandra Aceves-Harnden, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, collects loose pieces of concrete from the flightline as part of an inspection for items that could cause foreign object damage June 7. Because weak or cracking pavement can severly damage aircraft, its maintenance is imperative for the safety of aircraft movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Alisha Thiher, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, collects loose pieces of pavement from the flightline as part of an inspection June 29, for items that could cause foreign object damage. FOD can be any number of things including rocks, bags, garbage or objects dropped from aircraft. The smallest piece of FOD can destroy an entire aircraft engine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Alessandra Aceves-Harnden, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, collects loose debris that could potentially harm an aircraft June 7. The airfield management team reviews everything from broken equipment and cracks in the flightline to ensure the mission can be supported at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Alessandra Aceves-Harnden, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, collects loose debris that could potentially harm an aircraft June 7.Whiteman’s airfield management team manages everything from broken equipment and pavement cracks to wild animals that could pose a threat to aircraft on the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)