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Kansas City Airport renames terminal to honor Tuskegee Airman Brig Gen Charles McGee

Speakers from the rededication ceremony pose for a photo near a Red-Tail P-51 Mustang painted to honor the Tuskegee Airmen June 28, 2021, outside the Charles E. McGee General Aviation Terminal at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, Mo. McGee, the terminal’s namesake, flew more than 100 combat missions in World War II, escorting U.S. bombers to and from targets in Axis territory. (US Air Force photo by Major Shelley Ecklebe)

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Kansas City Airport renames terminal to honor Tuskegee Airman Brig Gen Charles McGee

Tuskegee Airman retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee speaks at the ceremony dedicating the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport’s general aviation terminal in his honor June 28, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. McGee flew more than 400 combat missions in three separate wars throughout his career. (US Air Force photo by Major Shelley Ecklebe)

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Kansas City Airport renames terminal to honor Tuskegee Airman Brig Gen Charles McGee

Tuskegee Airman retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee and retired U.S. Army Col. Cloe Degraffenreid deplane at the Atlantic terminal at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport June 29, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The airport’s general aviation terminal was renamed to honor McGee’s service to the nation and to Kansas City. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Jennings)

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210614-F-HO012-1003

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Callis, 509th Mission Support Group commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Nishimura, 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron outgoing commander and U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Anson, 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron commander assumes command during change of command ceremony with the official passing of the unit guidon at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. The passing of the unit guidon signifies the transfer of responsibility and command for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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210614-F-HO012-1002

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Callis, 509th Mission Support Group commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Nishimura, 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron outgoing commander and U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Anson, 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron commander turn over command during change of command ceremony with the official passing of the unit guidon at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. The passing of the unit guidon signifies the transfer of responsibility and command for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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210614-F-HO012-1001

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Callis, 509th Mission Support Group commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Nishimura, 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron outgoing commander and U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Anson, 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron commander assemble for the formal hand off of the unit guidon during a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, 2021. The passing of the unit guidon signifies the transfer of responsibility and command for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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509th Mission Support Group Command

Col. Christopher Schlak, 509th Mission Support Group commander

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Air Force tests child care subletting app at 8 installations

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is testing a mobile app designed to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers this summer. (Courtesy graphic)

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210618-F-ZT243-0047

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Dees, 509th Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, thanks her family for their support during the 509th HCOS change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 18, 2021. During the ceremony, Col. Mark Reynolds, 509th Medical Group commander, passed the unit flag to Lt. Col. Jessica Dees as a symbol of the continuity of authority between the outgoing and incoming commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

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210618-F-ZT243-0039

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Reynolds, 509th Medical Group commander, passes Lt. Col. Jessica Dees, incoming 509th Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, the unit flag during the 509th HCOS change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 18, 2021. The 509th HCOS provides a wide-range of administrative, logistical and ancillary services supporting the Team Whiteman’s health care team and 10,900 eligible beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

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210618-F-ZT243-0027

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Reynolds, 509th Medical Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Cynthia McGee, outgoing 509th Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, the Meritorious Service Medal during the 509th HCOS change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 18, 2021. Military change of command ceremonies are a time honored tradition that symbolizes the continuity of authority as the command passes from one individual to another, and is symbolized by the handing the unit flag from the outgoing commander to the new. During the ceremony, Reynolds passed the unit flag from McGee to Lt. Col. Jessica Dees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

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210618-F-ZT243-0010

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Reynolds, 509th Medical Group commander, gives the opening remarks during the 509th Healthcare Operations Squadron change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 18, 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 unit flag, from the outgoing commander to the new. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

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210618-F-ZT243-0049

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Dees, 509th Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, renders her first salute to the 509th HCOS during her change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 18, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

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509th Bomb Wing Change of Command Ceremony

Members of the 509th Bomb Wing render their first salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl, 509th Bomb Wing 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. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

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509th Bomb Wing Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl, 509th Bomb Wing commander, renders his first salute to the unit during the 509th BW change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 16, 2021. Over the past months, Diehl has trained and qualified in the stealth bomber and over the next couple of weeks will meet with representatives of each group on base to immerse himself in Team Whiteman’s wide-ranging missions and community. (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, left, passes the unit flag to Col. Daniel Diehl, in-coming 509th Bomb Wing commander, during the 509th BW change of command ceremony, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 16, 2021. Diehl transitioned to Whiteman AFB from Dyess AFB, Texas, where he commanded the 7th Operations Group -- Air Force Global Strike Command’s largest B-1 bomb group. At Whiteman, Diehl will be responsible for the combat readiness of the Air Force’s only B-2 Spirit wing and supporting installation functions. (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 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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