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Reporting for duty, Sir!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo -- Master Sgt. Stewart Reiter listens to radio chatter while supervising the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, maintainers and crew chiefs, while they prepare B-2 Stealth Bombers for Global Thunder 12 exercise Oct. 25. The exercise provides unique training opportunities for component, task force, unit forces, and command posts to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. Sergeant Reiter is assigned to the 509th AMXS and is a specialist section supervisor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Reporting for duty, Sir!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo -- Master Sgt. Stewart Reiter waves to a passing B-2 Stealth Bomber during Global Thunder 12 exercise Oct. 25. The exercise provides unique training opportunities for component, task force, unit forces, and command posts to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. Sergeant Reiter is assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and is a specialist section supervisor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Reporting for duty, Sir!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo -- 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, maintainers and crew chiefs, prepare to receive a B-2 Stealth Bomber during Global Thunder 12 exercise Oct. 25. The exercise provides unique training opportunities for component, task force, unit forces, and command posts to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Reporting for duty, Sir!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo -- 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, maintainers and crew chiefs, prepare B-2 Stealth Bombers for Global Thunder 12 exercise Oct. 25. The exercise provides unique training opportunities for component, task force, unit forces, and command posts to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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LO section maintains stealth

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. ? The 509th Maintenance Squadron low observation element of the fabrication flight uses several tools to get the job done such as paint guns, sanding equipment, razor blades, blasting tools, compressed hot air systems and digital measuring systems. The LO section were instrumental in the successful implementation of munitions during the recent Operation ODDESSEY DAWN in Libya. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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LO section maintains stealth

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. ? Senior Airman Kyle Miller, 509th Maintenance Squadron B-2 Spirit LO structural maintenance technician, mixes chemicals to produce the top coat for visual purposes here July 8. The LO section maintains the stealth capabilities of the B-2 by repairing the LO coating and internal and external structural hardware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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LO section maintains stealth

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. ? Senior Airman Kyle Miller, 509th Maintenance Squadron B-2 Spirit LO structural maintenance technician, mixes chemicals to produce the top coat of the B-2 for visual purposes here July 8. The LO section inspects and maintains structural equipment for advanced composites and sheet metal usage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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LO section maintains stealth

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. ? Senior Airman Kyle Miller, 509th Maintenance Squadron B-2 Spirit LO structural maintenance technician, repairs the external coating on the B-2 here July 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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LO section maintains stealth

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. ? Senior Airman Kyle Miller, 509th Maintenance Squadron B-2 Spirit LO structural maintenance technician, repairs the external coating on the B-2 here July 8. More than 200 personnel, including Department of Defense civilians, contract civilians, 131st Bomb Wing Air National Guard employees and 509th Bomb Wing active-duty Airmen design, repair, modify and fabricate the B-2 and T-38 Talon aircraft specific parts.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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LO section maintains stealth

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. ? Senior Airman Kyle Miller, 509th Maintenance Squadron B-2 Spirit LO structural maintenance technician, removes the coating on the B-2 here July 8. The LO characteristics of the B-2 are a means of defense this aircraft has during combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Whiteman 509th Maintenance Squadron

Airmen with the 131st and 509th Maintenance Squadrons prepare a B-47 Stratojet static display for a paint job, Nov. 11. The 131st and 509th maintenance Airmen will continue prepping the B-47 over the next few weeks before performing a complete paint job. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Whiteman 509th Maintenance Squadron

Airmen with the 131st Maintenance Squadron sand down the rear portion of a B-47 Stratojet static display prior to performing a full paint job on the plane, Nov. 11. The B-47 entered service with the United States Air Force's Strategic Air Command in 1951. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Whiteman 509th Maintenance Squadron

A tattered aviation symbol is displayed on the side of an old B-47 Stratojet prior to being sanded down for a new paint job, Nov. 11. The B-47 arose from an informal 1943 requirement for a jet-powered reconnaissance bomber, drawn up by the U.S. Army Air Forces to prompt manufacturers to start research into jet bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Whiteman 509th Maintenance Squadron

An Airman with the 509th Maintenance Squadron grinds down a section of a B-47 Stratojet wing as a part of the pre paint job process, Nov. 11. The B-47 was a major innovation in post-World War II combat jet design and helped lead to modern jet airliners such as the B-2. The Stratojet now serves as a static display at Whiteman AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Whiteman 509th Maintenance Squadron

Senior Airman Jonathan Cooper, 131st Maintenance Squadron sands down the bottom of a B-47 Stratojet wing in preparation for a paint job, Nov. 11. The B-47 was a long-range, six-engine, jet-powered medium bomber built to fly at high subsonic speeds and at high altitudes and now serves as a static display across from the Whiteman flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Whiteman 509th Maintenance Squadron

An Airman with the 509th Maintenance Squadron sprays down the top of a B-47 Stratojet static display after sanding it in preparation for a paint job, Nov. 11. The B-47 never saw combat as a bomber, but was a mainstay of Strategic Air Command bomber strength during the 1950s and early 1960s. It remained in use as a bomber until 1965. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Static Display Maintenance

Staff Sgt. Seth Lemonds, (right) and Airman 1st Class Kyle Miller, 509th Maintenance Squadron climb down from a hard stand after inspecting the top of a B-47 Stratojet static display aircraft before performing maintenance on it, Wednesday. The B-47 was primarily designed to carry a nuclear payload. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston) (Released)

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Static Display Maintenance

Staff Sgt. Seth Lemonds, (left) and Airman 1st Class Kyle Miller, 509th Maintenance Squadron, inspect the top of a B-47 Stratojet static display aircraft before performing maintenance on it, Wednesday. The B-47 never saw combat as a bomber, but was a mainstay of Strategic Air Command bomber strength during the 1950s and early 1960s, and remained in use as a bomber until 1965. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Static Display Maintenance

Senior Airman Jonathan Cooper (left) and Airman 1st Class John Ezell, 131st Maintenance Squadron, apply sheet metal to a B-47 Stratojet static display aircraft, Wednesday. The B-47 entered service with the United States Air Force's Strategic Air Command in 1951. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Static Display Maintenance

Staff Sgt. Seth Lemonds, (left) and Airman 1st Class Kyle Miller, 509th Maintenance Squadron, take measurements of damaged areas on a B-47 Stratojet static display aircraft, Wednesday. The B-47 arose from an informal 1943 requirement for a jet-powered reconnaissance bomber, drawn up by the U.S. Army Air Forces to prompt manufacturers to start research into jet bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

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