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509th Bomb Wing Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, former 509th Bomb Wing commander, thanks his family and members of the 509th BW for their support and service during the 509th BW change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 16, 2021. After two years in command and leading Team Whiteman through the global COVID-19 pandemic, Schreiner is headed for a new leadership position with the United States Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Victoria Hommel)

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509th Bomb Wing Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, thanks Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, former 509th Bomb Wing commander, for his service and welcomes Col. Daniel Diehl, in-coming 509th BW commander, during the 509th BW change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 16, 2021. Military change-of-commands are a time-honored tradition that formally symbolizes the continuity of authority as the command passes from one individual to another. The transfer of command is physically represented by handing the command flag, the tangible symbol of the unit, from the outgoing commander to the new. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Victoria Hommel)

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509th Bomb Wing Change of Command Ceremony

Members of the 509th Bomb Wing, render a salute to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, during the 509th BW change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 16, 2021. Eighth Air Force is responsible for the service’s bomber force and airborne nuclear command and control assets. The J-GSOC serves as the central command and control node for all operations within Air Force Global Strike Command, orchestrating warfighting and readiness activities for the Commander, Air Forces Strategic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Victoria Hommel)

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Gallegos takes command of 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robby Gallegos assumes command of the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with the ceremonial hand off of the unit guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Holland, 509th Maintenance Group commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dawn M. Weber)

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Gallegos takes command of 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tiffany Arnold receives the Meritorious Service Medal for her time as the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. The Meritorious Service Medal was established in January 1969 as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombatant service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dawn M. Weber)

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Hillier takes command of 509th Munitions Squadron

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Hillier renders his first salute as commander of the 509th Munitions Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. Hillier assumed command from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Allison Barkalow, after she served for three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dawn M. Weber)

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Hillier takes command of 509th Munitions Squadron

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Hillier assumes command of the 509th Munitions Squadron with the ceremonial hand off of the unit guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Holland, 509th Maintenance Group commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dawn M. Weber)

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Hillier takes command of 509th Munitions Squadron

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Allison Barkalow receives the Meritorious Service Medal for her time as the 509th Munitions Squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. The Meritorious Service Medal was established in January 1969 as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombatant service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dawn M. Weber)

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Whiteman BCC Concordia liaison supports 509th AMXS during training

Rev. Michael Pottschmidt, the Whiteman Base Community Council Concordia liaison, offloads a box of snacks, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 3, 2021. The BCC obtains community support for operations and participation in morale-boosting activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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Whiteman BCC Concordia liaison supports 509th AMXS during training

The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Whiteman Base Community Council Concordia, Missouri, liaison delivered snacks to support the Airmen through an exercise at Whiteman AFB, Missouri, May 5, 2021. The BCC obtains community support for operations and participation in morale-boosting activities. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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Whiteman BCC Concordia liaison supports 509th AMXS during training

Two 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen grab snack packs at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 5, 2021. The 509th AMXS Whiteman Base Community Council Concordia, Missouri, liaison delivered the snacks to support the Airmen through an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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Whiteman BCC Concordia liaison supports 509th AMXS during training

Airman 1st Class Jalen Robinson, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, shows off his snack pack, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 5, 2021. The 509th AMXS Whiteman Base Community Council Concordia, Missouri, liaison delivered the snacks to support the Airmen through an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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Whiteman BCC Concordia liaison supports 509th AMXS during training

Two 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen grab snack packs at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 5, 2021. The 509th AMXS Whiteman Base Community Council Concordia, Mo., liaison delivered the snacks to support the Airmen through an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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Whiteman BCC Concordia liaison supports 509th AMXS during training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tiffany Arnold, left, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Feightner IV, 509th AMXS superintendent, walk with boxes of snacks, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 5, 2021. The BCC obtains community support for operations and participation in morale-boosting activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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Air Force Symbol Graphic

Department of the Air Force promo graphic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Corey Parrish)

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Deterrence through Education

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Moenster, 509th Bomb Wing chief of safety, poses with his Harvard University pennant at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Three years ago Moenster participated in the Air Force Global Strike graduate-level Nuclear Deterrence Certificate from Harvard. He went on to graduate from Harvard University’s Extension School with a master’s degree in history. (Courtesy Photo)

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Knob Noster High School JROTC Instructor named AFA Teacher of the Year

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Braswell, 509th Security Forces Squadron flight chief and local Air Force Association Chapter President, presents the annual Teacher of the Year Award to retired U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Talley, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for Air Force Junior ROTC, at Knob Noster High School in Knob Noster, Misssouri, May 27, 2021. Talley was recognized for his education efforts in STEM disciplines, notably adding computer-based simulator curriculum to the program to foster hands-on training in aerodynamics concepts, developing a partnership with the Civil Air Patrol to provide small aircraft orientation flights to students, and establishing dual credit opportunities with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio)

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Knob Noster High School JROTC Instructor named AFA Teacher of the Year

(From left to right) Fred Niblock, Air Force Association State President and local Chapter Treasurer; Technical Sgt. Steven Stuer, 509th Bomb Wing Inspector General's office and AFA Chapter Secretary; Technical Sgt. Alberto Rivera, 509th Security Forces Squadron and AFA Chapter Vice President; retired Col. Mark Talley, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for Air Force Junior ROTC for at Knob Noster High School; Master Sgt. Joshua Braswell, 509th SFS and AFA Chapter President; Connie Morris, Knob Noster High School Principal. Talley was recognized by the AFA chapter as Teacher of the Year for his education efforts in STEM disciplines, notably adding computer-based simulator curriculum to the program, creating hands-on training in aerodynamics concepts, developing a partnership with the Civil Air Patrol to provide small aircraft orientation flights to students, and establishing dual credit opportunities with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio)

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Team Whiteman tests first responders with active shooter exercise

Defenders with the 509th Security Forces Squadron clear rooms during an active shooter exercise at the Royal Oaks Golf Course, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 19, 2021. Active shooter exercises provide an opportunity for base agencies to test and improve their emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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Team Whiteman tests first responders with active shooter exercise

A 509th Security Forces Squadron defender, provides security for vehicles and simulated casualties during an active shooter exercise at the Royal Oaks Golf Course, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 19, 2021. Defenders performed immediate first aid and security duties as they arrived on scene to help the simulated casualties on scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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