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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Staff Sgt. Chris Eichhorn, 442nd Maintenance Squadron phase dock crew chief, and Senior Airman Frank Jenkins, 442nd MXS phase dock crew chief, work to replace a deceleron on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Chris Eichhorn, 442nd Maintenance Squadron phase dock crew chief, tightens a bolt during a phase inspection on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sgt. Brandon Thompson, 442nd Maintenance Squadron phase dock crew chief, and Senior Airman Frank Jenkins, 442nd MXS phase dock crew chief, work together to replace a deceleron on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Paul Hanson, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a phase inspection, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sgt. Brandon Elliot, 442nd Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, exchanges old parts from an A-10 with Steve Neal, 442nd MXS engine mechanic, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sgt. Brandon Elliot, 442nd Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, replaces the parts on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, as Steve Neal, 442nd MXS engine mechanic, records serial numbers for engine parts, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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Whiteman soars into the New Year

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies over the Rose Bowl, opening the 2013 Rose Bowl game between Stanford and Wisconsin, Jan 1 in Pasadena, Calif. Flyovers such as these are an integral part of Team Whiteman’s ability to demonstrate its global capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Greene) (Released)

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Working deep in the night

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work through a swing shift to perform routine maintenance on a B-2 Spirit Oct. 28. A team of skilled technicians can inspect and reassemble most components of a B-2 faster than most auto repair companies can replace a transmission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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The mission that never sleeps

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron coordinate recovery actions for a mock B-2 Spirit deployment Oct. 28. Maintainers adhere to a strict schedule of maintenance to keep Whiteman’s B-2 Spirits safe and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Taking care of my Airman

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Mark Dixon, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Nathan Brogli, 509th AMXS assistant dedicated crew chief, share a laugh while reviewing aircraft forms Oct. 28. As technical experts on the B-2 Spirit, crew chiefs work directly with the aircraft, ensuring pilots have the most reliable, mission-capable plane possible to get the job done. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Warriors make it happen!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron coordinate recovery actions for a mock B-2 Spirit deployment Oct. 28. The 437th AMXS Aerospace technicians perform inspections and routine maintenance on aircraft to ensure they are ready for any mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Vigilant warrior -- prepared for anything

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Arlando Budd, 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, remains vigilant while providing close bound sentry for a B-2 Spirit Oct. 28. During this security detail, Budd must watch his area of responsibility to ensure unauthorized personnel don’t enter the zone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Joe Scallorns' Incentive Flight

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Joe Scallorns, a member of Air Force Global Strike Command's Civic Leader Program, and Maj. Mark Rodemoyer, 394th Training Squadron instructor, fly the B-2 Spirit of Missouri for Scallorns' incentive flight Sept. 12. The purpose of the incentive flight was to give him a deeper understanding of the full spectrum of AFGSC. Scallorns is also a board member of Whiteman Air Force Base's Community Council (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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Spirit of NORE

The Spirit of Ohio, a B-2 Bomber, takes off during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise, Aug 29, 2012 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The Spirit of Ohio was one of four jets generated and launched for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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The Spirit of NORE

Two B-2 Spirits taxi during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 29. Eight B-2s were generated simultaneously in a moment's notice, supporting the Whiteman mission of safely, securely and effectively providing combat ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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The Spirit of NORE

A B-2 Spirit taxis during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 29. Eight B-2s were generated simultaneously in a moment's notice, supporting the Whiteman mission of safely, securely and effectively providing combat ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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The Spirit of NORE

Senior Airman Terence Kopczynski and Airman 1st Class Tyler Gorman, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron B-2 Spirit crew chiefs, conduct pre-flight inspections for a B-2 during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug 29. The NORE tested the 509th Bomb Wing and its associated units on their readiness in generating aircraft and deploying them when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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B-2 crew chiefs keep Spirits soaring

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Crew chiefs from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 131st Bomb Wing perform a phase inspection on a B-2 Spirit July 12. Every 1000 flight hours the B-2 must be "phased" in search of any discrepancies that could cause major damage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Talon maintenance: The little things count

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Jim Sollars, M1 Support Services contractor, closes an airframe gear mounted box of a T-38 Talon with safety wire after replacing the oil and filter July 3. The maintenance was part of an hourly postflight inspection done to the aircraft every 225 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Talon maintenance: The little things count

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Randy Tapley, M1 Support Services contractor, inspects bolts securing a wing to a T-38 Talon during an hourly postflight inspection July 3. Maintenance as simple as tightening one bolt, could be the difference between a safe aircraft, according to Tapley. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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