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Spirits Takeoff

The "Spirit of California," a B-2 bomber, takes off during a base exercise, April 9, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Whiteman AFB, is the only operational base for the B-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane/Released)

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Spirits Takeoff!

The "Spirit of California," a B-2 bomber, takes off during a base exercise, April 9, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2’s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane/Released)

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B-2 Spirits taxi for take-off

Two B-2 Spirits taxi, April 8, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2 is a high subsonic jet, flown by two pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane/Released)

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B-2 Spirits taxi for take-off

B-2 Spirit of Arizona taxis, April 8, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2 is powered by four General Electric F118-GE-100 engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane/Released)

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B-2 Spirits taxi for take-off

B-2 Spirit of Arizona taxis, April 8, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Whiteman AFB, is the only operational base for the B-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane/Released)

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B-2 Spirits taxi for take-off

Three B-2 Spirits prepare to taxi, April 8, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2’s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Crane/Released)

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Taking off!

A B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 24, 2014. The B-2’s capability to penetrate air defenses and threaten effective retaliation provides a strong, effective deterrent and combat force well into the 21st century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Taking off!

A B-2 Spirit takes off at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 24, 2014. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Taking off!

A B-2 Spirit takes off at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 24, 2014. The B-2’s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Maintainers ‘ERC’ it out!

Senior Airman Joshua Thompson and Airman 1st Class James Fulton, both 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, use communication cords to speak to pilots while performing pre-flight checks at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 24, 2014. As technical experts on the B-2 Spirit, crew chiefs work directly with the aircraft, ensuring pilots have the most reliable, mission-capable aircraft possible to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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"Spirit of Washington" rises from the ashes

The “Spirit of Washington” lands at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Dec. 16, 2013. The B-2 Spirit participated in its first training mission here after an engine fire in 2010 badly damaged the aircraft. The “Spirit of Washington” was preparing to fly a mission at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, when one of its four engines caught fire. After nearly four years, the aircraft was restored to full mission-ready status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte/Released)

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Year of the B-2 20th anniversary

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Up, up and away

The Spirit of America, a B-2 Spirit, soars through the sky at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The B-2’s capability to penetrate air defenses and threaten effective retaliation provides a strong, effective deterrent and combat force well into the 21st century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away

The Spirit of Mississippi, a B-2 Spirit, sails into the sky during a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The revolutionary blending of low-observable technologies with high aerodynamic efficiency and large payload gives the B-2 important advantages over existing bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away!

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing lifts off of the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The B-2’s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away!

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing takes off on the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away!

An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 442nd Fighter Wing takes off of the runway during a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 9, 2013. A-10s are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Up, up and away!

An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 442nd Fighter Wing takes off of the runway during a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 9, 2013. The aircraft has been used in operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Provide Comfort, Desert Fox, Noble Anvil, Deny Flight, Deliberate Guard, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Off to the runway!

B-2 Spirits from the 509th Bomb Wing taxi towards the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Just hanging out in transit

A C-17 Globemaster III from the Memphis Air National Guard’s 164th Airlift Wing, Memphis, Tn., is parked as a transient aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. July 25th, 2013. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of service members and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in a deployment area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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