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Airfield Management

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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Airfield Management

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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Airfield Management

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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Airfield Management

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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Team Whiteman pilots prepare for bomber operations challenge

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Maj. Joseph Knothe and Capt. Robert Schoeneberg, B-2 Spirit pilots from the 509th Operations Support Squadron, walk to their assigned aircraft to participate in the bomber operations portion of Global Strike Challenge 2012 June 26. Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Team Whiteman pilots prepare for bomber operations challenge

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Capt. Robert Schoeneberg and Maj. Joseph Knothe, B-2 Spirit pilots from the 509th Operations Support Squadron, share a laugh before they fly in the bomber operations portion of Global Strike Challenge 2012 June 26 in Salina, Kan. More than 450 Airmen will take part in Global Strike Challenge competitions at locations throughout the country, culminating in a symposium and score posting event at Barksdale Nov. 5-7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Team Whiteman pilots prepare for bomber operations challenge

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Capt. Robert Schoeneberg, 509th Operations Support Squadron B-2 Spirit pilot, tests his flight equipment before stepping to the flightline to participate in the bomber operations portion of Global Strike Challenge 2012 June 26. Pilots are judged on high altitude bombing, special instructions completion and electronic countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Joe Scallorns Incentive Flight

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Capt. Justin Meyer, 13th Bomb Squadron pilot, and Joe Scallorns, Air Force Global Strike Command Civic Leader Program and board member of Whiteman Air Force Base's Base Community Council, prepare for an incentive flight on a T-38 Talon here Jan. 26. The purpose of the incentive flight gives him a deeper understanding of the full spectrum of Air Force Global Strike Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Stitching for survival

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Jacque Olson checks the operational capabilities of a HGU 55/P Light Weight helmet Nov. 22. The helmet is designed to provide enhanced peripheral vision. Life support staff members ensure pilots' survival equipment is in top condition prior to them stepping. Olson is an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Stitching for survival

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Jacque Olson checks the operational capabilities of a HGU 55/P Light Weight helmet Nov. 22. The helmet is designed to provide enhanced peripheral vision. Life support staff members ensure pilots' survival equipment is in top condition prior to them stepping. Olson is an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Stitching for survival

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Jacque Olson tightens a screw on a HGU 55/P Light Weight helmet Nov. 22. The helmet is designed to provide enhanced peripheral vision. Life support staff members ensure pilots' survival equipment is in top condition prior to them stepping. Olson is an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Stitching for survival

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Jacque Olson check to make sure the ejector caps on the survival vest is operational Nov. 22. Life support staff members ensure pilots' survival equipment is in top condition prior to them stepping. Olson is an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Stitching for survival

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Jacque Olson pulls thread through a sewing needle to repair aircrew flight equipment Nov. 22. Life support staff members ensure pilots' survival equipment is in top condition prior to them stepping. Olson is an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Stitching for survival

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Gina Reeves hand threads aircrew flight equipment Nov. 22. It is important to keep survival equipment in top condition because someone?s life may depend on it. Reeves is an Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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EOD opens up

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Five pounds of plastic explosive was detonated to demonstrate simulated unexploded ordnance (UXO) Oct. 7. The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance flight gave their new squadron commander Lt. Col. Randy Boswell a warm welcome to the team. Colonel Boswell is the 509th CES commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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EOD opens up

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Joshua Miller gives precise instructions to Lt. Col. Randy Boswell on how to use the detonating device Oct. 7. The Airmen demonstrated a day in the life of an EOD technician showcasing their standard operating procedures, tactics and techniques to their new squadron commander. Colonel Boswell is the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron commander and Airmen Miller is assigned to the 509th CES explosive ordnance disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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EOD opens up

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Lt. Col. Randy Boswell listens as the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight Airmen give him a range safety brief before blowing up C4 Oct. 7. The Airmen demonstrate a day in the life of an EOD technician showcasing their standard operating procedures, tactics, and techniques to their new squadron commander. Colonel Boswell is the 509th CES commander and the Airmen are assigned to the 509th CES EOD flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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EOD opens up

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Robert Sutton assists Lt. Col. Randy Bowell in putting on the bomb suit Oct 7. Colonel Boswell donned the bomb suit while touring the explosive ordnance disposal flight shop to get a better sense of what his Airmen work with everyday. Colonel Boswell is the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Airman Sutton is an EOD technician assigned to the 509th CES EOD flight. (U. S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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EOD opens up

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Joshua Miller practices using the laptop controller Oct. 7. The controller allows personnel to manipulate a tactical robot from a safe distance. The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight opened their shop to show Lt. Col. Boswell that EOD Airmen are mission capable. Colonel Boswell is the 509th CES commander and Airman Miller is an EOD technician assigned to the 509th CES EOD flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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EOD opens up

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Explosive ordinance technicians stand by in their bay to greet Lt. Col. Randy Boswell, the new 509th Civil Engineer Squadron commander here Oct. 7. The explosive ordnance disposal flight readied their shop to show a warm welcome to Colonel Boswell. The EOD Airmen are assigned to the 509th CES EOD flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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