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The $5 Million Airman

SrA Francisco Martinez, 509th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, poses for a photo at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Dec. 5, 2024. Martinez became the first junior enlisted from Whiteman AFB to become a contracting officer and the first junior enlisted to be able to hold the authority to sign on $5 million. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore)

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The $5 Million Airman

SrA Francisco Martinez, 509th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, works on contracts at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Dec. 5, 2024. Martinez became the first junior enlisted from Whiteman AFB to become a contracting officer and the first junior enlisted to be able to hold the authority to sign on $5 million. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore)

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Innovation at every level: 509 FSS’s new composter

Members from the 509th Force Support Squadron cut a ceremonial ribbon during the unveiling of the dining facility's new composter on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. on Sept. 18, 2024. The new composter is the first of its kind in the Department of Defense, able to fully compost the food waste, unlike a traditional dehydrator, which performs one phase of the process, and it is also the first of its size in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Phil Stuart)

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Innovation at every level: 509 FSS’s new composter

Members from the 509th Force Support Squadron cut a ceremonial ribbon during the unveiling of the dining facility's new composter on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. on Sept. 18, 2024. The new composter is the first of its kind in the Department of Defense, able to fully compost the food waste, unlike a traditional dehydrator, which performs one phase of the process, and it is also the first of its size in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Phil Stuart)

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Innovation at every level: 509 FSS’s new composter

Members from the 509th Force Support Squadron cut a ceremonial ribbon during the unveiling of the dining facility's new composter on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. on Sept. 18, 2024. The new composter is the first of its kind in the Department of Defense, able to fully compost the food waste, unlike a traditional dehydrator, which performs one phase of the process, and it is also the first of its size in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Phil Stuart)

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STEM Fest

Local elementary school students look at exhibits during the 2024 Wings Over Whiteman STEM Fest at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 12, 2024. STEM Fest was open to the public and provided children and their parents the ability to see various presentations throughout the day and opportunities to engage with various science, technology, engineering and mathematics organizations similar to a career fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore)

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STEM Fest

Local high school students control a robot at the 2024 Wings Over Whiteman STEM Fest at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 12, 2024. STEM Fest celebrated a nationwide challenge to foster creativity; critical thinking; and a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics among elementary, middle and high school students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore)

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STEM Fest

U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, speaks at the 2024 Wings Over Whiteman STEM Fest at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 12, 2024. STEM Fest was open to the public and provided children and their parents the ability to see various presentations throughout the day and opportunities to engage with various science, technology, engineering and mathematics organizations similar to a career fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore)

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STEM Fest

Local students and their parents participate at the 2024 Wings Over Whiteman STEM Fest at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 12, 2024. STEM Fest celebrated a nationwide challenge to foster creativity; critical thinking; and a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics among elementary, middle and high school students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore)

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Emmanuel Tillman, Whiteman Air Force Base Junior Youth of the Year, speaks with Michael Parson, Missouri Governor at Whiteman Elementary School, Mo., April 8, 2024. The Month of the Military Child is a celebration of the resilience and adaptability of the children of military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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Emmanuel Tillman, Whiteman Air Force Base Junior Youth of the Year, speaks with Michael Parson, Missouri Governor, about the programs at the Youth Center at Whiteman AFB, Mo., April 8, 2024. Military children demonstrate remarkable resilience in adapting to change, facing challenges and overcoming obstacles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Olatokunbo O. Olopade, 509th Bomb Wing command chief, U.S. Air National Guard Col. Jared Kennish, Jr., 131st Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Henke, 131st Bomb Wing command chief, greet Michael Parson, Missouri Governor at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 8, 2024. Parsons' visit to Whiteman was in support of the Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Olatokunbo O. Olopade, 509th Bomb Wing command chief, U.S. Air National Guard Col. Jared Kennish, Jr., 131st Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Henke, 131st Bomb Wing command chief, greet Michael Parson, Missouri Governor at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 8, 2024. Parsons' visit to Whiteman was in support of the Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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Alexis Posey, Whiteman Air Force Base Military Youth of the Year, explains the value of youth programs to Michael Parson, Missouri Governor at Whiteman AFB, Mo., April 8, 2024. The Whiteman Youth Center focuses on sports, fitness recreation, education and career development, character, and leadership development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Carver, 509th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge LeMay search, was awarded the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 24, 2024. While participating in aerial flight during Operation ALLIES REFUGE in Kabul, Afghanistan, Carver demonstrated bravery and tenacity while exposed to hostile enemy actions during the largest noncombatant evacuation in Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Carver, 509th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge LeMay search, was awarded the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 24, 2024. While participating in aerial flight during Operation ALLIES REFUGE in Kabul, Afghanistan, Carver demonstrated bravery and tenacity while exposed to hostile enemy actions during the largest noncombatant evacuation in Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Carver, 509th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge LeMay search, was awarded the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 24, 2024. While participating in aerial flight during Operation ALLIES REFUGE in Kabul, Afghanistan, Carver demonstrated bravery and tenacity while exposed to hostile enemy actions during the largest noncombatant evacuation in Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Carver, 509th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge LeMay search, was awarded the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 24, 2024. While participating in aerial flight during Operation ALLIES REFUGE in Kabul, Afghanistan, Carver demonstrated bravery and tenacity while exposed to hostile enemy actions during the largest noncombatant evacuation in Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Azir assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, waits to take his final ride to his retirement ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 26, 2024. During his ceremony Azir’s handler and commander traded his service collar for his retirement collar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Domingos )

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen Addington, 509th Security Forces Squadron commander and Staff Sgt. Marcel Durand, 509th SFS MWD handler, traded MWD Azir’s service collar to a civilian collar at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 26, 2024. The transfer of collar is a special conclusion of the military working dog retirement ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

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