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Fire fighters exercise real world tactics

Firefighters from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron set up oxygen tanks during a mock fire in base housing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 7, 2013. The oxygen tanks allow the firefighters to breathe clean air while in a smoke-filled house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane/Released)

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Fire fighters exercise real world tactics

Firefighters from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron battle a mock fire in base housing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 7, 2013. Airmen from Whiteman AFB Fire Emergency Services work in two separate 24-hour shifts to keep the station manned and mission-ready 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane/Released)

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Facilitating safety during rainstorms

Staff Sgt. Timothy Cole, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations supervisor, conducts a rainwater assessment at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 31, 2013. The rainwater assessments are part of a daily inspection airfield managers complete at least 12 times a day. The safety of Whiteman's airfield depends on the expertise of airfield managers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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509th CONS rucks for Wounded Warrior Project

Airmen from the 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., hike through nearby Knob Noster State Park May 18, 2013. The team lugged a total of 450 pounds during the three-hour hike to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Boll/Released)

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KC Royals honor Service members

Thirty Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., display the American flag during the Kansas City Royals’ Armed Forces Day game against the St. Louis Cardinals game, May 27, 2013, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The special pregame ceremony included recognition of veterans, wounded warriors and a military family, as well as a tribute to fallen Soldiers and World War II veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby Orozco/Released)

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Honoring Whiteman's namesake

Elle Cronk, the great-great-niece of 2nd Lt. George Whiteman, plays at his graveside before the 25th annual wreath-laying ceremony May 18, 2013, in Sedalia, Mo. Nearby Whiteman Air Force Base was named after the lieutenant, who was only 22 years old when he was one of the first Airmen to be killed during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Honoring Whiteman's namesake

The flag from 2nd Lt. George Whiteman’s annual wreath-laying ceremony is folded by local Veterans of Foreign Wars May 18, 2013, in Sedalia, Mo. Nearby Whiteman Air Force Base was named in the young lieutenant’s honor in 1955 after he died during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Are you sabotaging your run?

Angela Anderson, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist, records a participant walking on treadmill, May 1, 2013 at the Whiteman Air Force Base Fitness Center. Health and Wellness Center personnel use both the track and the treadmill to provide training and tips to runners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heidi Hunt/Released)

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509th BW Airman challenges mind and body

Staff Sgt. Samantha Scott, 509th Bomb Wing Command Post training manager, race with 25-pound plates across a football field during the K-State CrossFit Challenge in Manhattan, Kan., April 27, 2013. After dropping the weights, the participants ran the bleachers eight times, doing burpees between each set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte/Released)

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Whiteman B-2 Spirit

A B-2 Spirit, the “Spirit of South Carolina,” stands ready for maintenance inside a dock at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 3, 2013. Whiteman is home to 20 B-2s that are ready to defend the country at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby R. Orozco/Released)

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NDI- seeing through the jet

Senior Airman Joel Flowers, 509th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a black light to inspect an aircraft part for discrepancies at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 1, 2013. To become fully trained to work on aircraft, NDI shop members attend a 10-week technical training school and complete 12 months of on-the-job training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)

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Scout Day shows AF mission to children

Cub Scouts from the St. Louis, Warrensburg, Sedalia and Knob Noster area watch a fire training exercise hosted by the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department during Scout Day at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2013. Volunteers from various units on base collaborated to speak to the scouts about the Air Force mission, the various career fields the Air Force offers and make the event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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A Defender’s best friend

Mina, a 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a break during a routine obedience course at Whiteman Air Force Base, March 23, 2013. The course helps trainers evaluate various abilities of the canines such as speed, strength, agility, endurance and stamina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Whiteman Honor Guard

Staff Sgt. Jacob Larman, 509th Bomb Wing Honor Guard A-Team member, prepares to present the flag during training at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 23, 2013. Being able to turn off emotions and keep military bearing are vital during flag presentations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby R. Orozco/Released)

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The darkness before the dawn

A B-2 Spirit Bomber prepares for flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 25, 2013. Also known as the Stealth Bomber, the aircraft is a strategic bomber, featuring low-observable stealth technology designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses. The bomber has a crew of two and can drop up to eighty 500-pound joint direct attack munitions (JDAMS). The B-2 is the only aircraft that can carry large air-to-surface standoff weapons in a stealth configuration. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte/Released)

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Whiteman runners prepare for Striker Life Half Marathon

Members of Team Whiteman finishes a 10K run in Knob Noster State Park, April 28, 2013, in preparation for the Air Force Marathon Whiteman Striker Life Half Marathon. The Striker Life Half Marathon starts at 8 a.m., Saturday, May 11, at Ike Skelton Park. Airmen can pre-register by visiting www.onestoprace.com until May 10. The 509th Force Support Squadron is asking for volunteers. Call Michael Taylor at 660-687-5493. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte/Released)

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Training tomorrow's Defenders

Senior Airman Adrian Alvarez and Airman 1st Class Steven Adler, 509th Security Forces Squadron response force members, scan their areas of responsibility during a training exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 16, 2013. Training exercises ensure security forces members are able to accomplish all aspects of the mission, in part by understanding terms such as “area of responsibility,” which refers to the zone of fire for which an Airman is responsible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Training tomorrow's Defenders

Airman 1st Class Steven Adler, 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, looks down his iron sights to scan his area of responsibility during a training exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 16, 2013. Exercises prepare security forces members to respond to real-world threats at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Arming up the battle!

Airman Brandon Swisher, 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, stores M240 machine gun rounds in the armory before being relieved from his 12-hour shift at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 25, 2013. More than $5 million in equipment is housed within the armory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Good to go!

Airman 1st Class James Fulton, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit B-2 crew chief, marshals a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, April 5, 2013. Because of their mission and constant operations tempo, B-2 crew chiefs must remain alert and aware of every maintenance issue involving their assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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