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Whiteman to receive 3 new buildings

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Balfour Beatty Communities construction crew members work on the fitness facility during their shift, Jan. 22. The fitness building will include an indoor pool, locker rooms and restrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt)

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From the Frontlines: SrA Gaetano Acevedo

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Senior Airman Gaetano Acevedo, 509th Contracting Squadron, volunteers as a member of the base honor guard on his deployment in Southwest Asia. Acevedo is currently deployed for a six-month rotation to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection security escort flight. Acevedo’s role in force protection is Pass and ID liaison. He ensures all contractors have a reason to be on base. He also takes time out of his schedule to be a part of the honor guard team and the Rising IV, a deployed Airmen’s Council. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Cleaning the Talon

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Russ Cass, M1 Support services aircraft mechanic, documents aircraft forms on a T-38 Talon, Jan. 24. Aircraft forms are used to document maintenance being performed, malfunctioning components and aircraft status. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

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APACHE mechanics keep longbows flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thomas Bottini, 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion AH 64D Apache Longbow pilot, performs operations checks on night-vision goggles, Jan. 16. Night vision goggles aid pilots with nighttime flying and navigation by intensifying ambient light. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Late afternoon pyrotechnics!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Hannah Schmitz, 509th Operations Support Squadron airfield management coordinator, shoots pyrotechnics to disperse a bird threat on the flightline, Jan. 9. Along with ensuring the general safety of those who work on the flightline, airfield management specialists participate in the base’s Bird Air Strike Hazard program to keep birds from posing a threat to flying aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

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LRS comes back for the win

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Dionte Maxwell, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron-B team intramural basketball team member, drives through the paint for a layup against the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at the Fitness Center, Jan. 10. Intramural basketball games foster a spirit of both competition and camaraderie among Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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Wheeling Around

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Chris Cunningham, 509th Maintenance Squadron B-2 Spirit crew chief, removes parts of a B-2 Spirit wheel while disassembling it for cleaning, Jan. 9. Maintaining the wheel’s cleanliness is essential to ensuring safe operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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Command Post never sleeps, never takes holidays off

Staff Sgt. Kennecia Williams, 509th Bomb Wing Command Post NCOIC of records, works on the Strategic Automated Command Control system, Dec. 11 at Whiteman Air Force Base. The Command Post team works throughout the holidays, as well as all directed Family Days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Montse Belleau) (Released)

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Defending Team Whiteman 24/7, 365

Airman 1st Class Bernard Hyde, 509th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, sights down the scope of his M4 carbine while on patrol Dec. 5 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. As a defender, Hyde is responsible for staying vigilant and ready to respond to any threat 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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MOPPing Up!!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Cody Foreman, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear instructor, helps Senior Airman Nathan Carns, 509th Maintenance Squadron low observable technician, fit his M-50 chemical mask during a CBRN training, Nov. 13. The M-50 chemical masked began replacing the MCU-2A/P chemical mask in 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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A sentry defending an asset

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Richie Madrigal, 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, provides close bound sentry for a B-2 Spirit Oct. 28. The 509th SFS maintains current defense skills to protect base assets and follow the Air Force Global Strike Command vision of being an elite, highly disciplined team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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CATM range reopens after upgrades

During the in-class portion students are taught how to line up their sights with the targets. With the CATM range reopened, the Combat Arms team will begin instructing Airmen on new Air Force weapons training and certification requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez) (Released)

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Communications support

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A client-systems technician from the 509th Communications Squadron communications support center installs a new battery into a computer Sept. 6. The communications support center is specifically designed to facilitate all the base’s communication needs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Fifth CMSgt of the Air Force visits Whiteman

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor speaks to Chief Master Sgt. Lee R. Barr, 509th Bomb Wing command chief, Airman 1st Class Eric P. Kunkel, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (left), Airman 1 Class Joseph J. Flowers, (far left), 509th Medical Operations Squadron, and members of Team Whiteman during a breakfast at Ozark Inn at Whiteman Air Force Base Oct. 18. Gaylor shared stories with Team Whiteman about his military background and compared the changes from yesterday’s Air Force to today’s Air Force during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Protecting our furry friends

Dr. Joanna Kuecker, U.S. Army Public Health Command District-Carson, exams Avery’s ear, at the Veterinarian Clinic Oct. 19, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The vet plays an important role in Whiteman’s mission when it comes to healthcare of MWD dogs. Avery is assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Supplying the Force

Staff Sgt. Ronald Delabastide, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons supervisor, secures a pallet full of B-bags Oct. 15 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-bags are full of cold weather gear, which was recently reviewed to ensure it was operationally functional. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Dectect and protect

Airman 1st Class Lawrence La Strape watches his rates of breathing on a computer monitor during a fit test at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3. La Strape was monitored by Airman 1st Class Joseph Flowers, 509th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, who ensured breathing rates were within acceptable ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)(RELEASED)

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Fire Prevention Week 2012

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A member of the Wolfpack Fire Muster team throws water on a roof during the Bucket Brigade challenge, Oct. 6. The object of the Bucket Brigade challenge is to throw water on a roof, as the water funnels down the gutter it goes into a barrel. The winner must fill up a barrel until it overflows in the fastest time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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Signature sparks fire prevention

Brig. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 509th Bomb Wing commander, signs the 2012 Fire Prevention proclamation with Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Weather Flight: keeping an eye on the horizon

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Franklyn, Kapuchuck, 509th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, observes weather patterns to prepare a briefing for the pilot’s pre-flight Sept. 13, 2012. B-2 Spirit pilots and key personnel are briefed prior to flight to ensure safety both in the air and on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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