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509th MXS propulsion flight achieve highest engine readiness rate across AF

Airman 1st Class Kyle Jacob, an aerospace propulsion Airman assigned the 509th Maintenance Squadron, inspects a F-118 engine before diagnostic testing on July 9, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Jacob and other members of the jet propulsion flight work daily to ensure the fleet of B-2 Spirits at Whiteman AFB have the engines needed to accomplish the mission, with plenty to spare, giving Whiteman the highest readiness rate across the active-duty Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)
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509th MXS propulsion flight achieves 18-year engine readiness high for Whiteman AFB

A F-118 engine awaits diagnostic testing on July 9, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, The F-118 is the life source of the B-2 Spirit, the U.S. Air Force's premier stealth bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)
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509th MXS propulsion flight Airmen achieve highest engine readiness rate across AF

Members of the 509th Maintenance Squadron jet propulsion flight pose for a group photo on July 9, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The jet propulsion flight works daily to run diagnostic tests and perform regular maintenance on F-118 engines, which power the Whiteman AFB fleet of B-2 Spirits. Thanks to their efforts, Whiteman AFB has the highest engine readiness rate across the active-duty Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)
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509th MXS propulsion flight Airmen boost engine readiness to 18-year high

Airman 1st Class Kyle Jacob, an aerospace propulsion Airman assigned the 509th Maintenance Squadron, checks fluid levels on a F-118 engine before diagnostic testing on July 9, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Jacob and other members of the jet propulsion flight work daily to ensure the fleet of B-2 Spirits at Whiteman AFB have the engines needed to accomplish the mission, with plenty to spare, giving Whiteman the highest readiness rate across the active-duty Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)
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509th MXS propulsion flight boosts engine readiness to 18-year high

Airman 1st Class Mariana Salazar, an aerospace propulsion Airman assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron jet propulsion flight, trains to perform maintenance on an F-118 engine on July 9, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Salazar and other members of her flight run diagnostic tests and perform regular maintenance on F-118 engines on a daily basis to ensure the readiness of the B-2 Spirit fleet at Whiteman AFB. The jet propulsion flight achieved the highest readiness rate across the active-duty Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)
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509th MXS propulsion flight takes engine readiness level to AF high

Staff Sgts Jason White and Thomas Laroue, and Airman 1st Class Kyle Jacob, all aerospace propulsion Airmen assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron jet propulsion flight, monitor computers on July 9, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. White, Laroue and Jacob run diagnostic tests and perform maintenance on the F-118 B-2 Spirit engine and contributed to Whiteman AFB achieving the highest engine readiness level across the entire active-duty Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)
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509th MXS propulsion flight test B-2 Spirit engines

Airman 1st Class Kyle Jacob waits for a signal from Staff Sgt. Thomas Laroue on July 9, 2019, in the F-118 engine test center on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Both Jacob and Laroue are aerospace propulsion Airmen assigned the 509th Maintenance Squadron jet propulsion flight. The jet propulsion flight helped Whiteman AFB achieve an 8-year readiness high with 375% of the engines necessary to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)
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509th MXS receives new commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Lt. Col. Richard Gibbs receives the 509th Maintenance Squadron guidon June 19 from Col. James Reavis, 509th Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceemony. Colonel Gibbs replaces Maj. Chad Heyen as the 509th MXS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Carlin Leslie)
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509th MXS restores historic static aircraft display

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tracy Bethea, 509th Maintenance Squadron low-observable maintenance technician, paints around the Air Force Roundel at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 13, 2020. The body of the Boeing B-47 Stratojet static aircraft had to be sanded down during restoration before any painting could begin. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)
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509th MXS restores historic static aircraft display

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tracy Bethea, 509th Maintenance Squadron low-observable maintenance technician, paints the side of the Boeing B-47 Stratojet hull on display at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 13, 2020. The static aircraft experienced wear over the past 10 years and was in need of cosmetic repair and maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)
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509th MXS restores historic static aircraft display

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tracy Bethea, 509th Maintenance Squadron low-observable maintenance technician, paints the side of the Boeing B-47 Stratojet hull on display at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 13, 2020. The aircraft’s restoration had to meet the standards set by the United States Air Force Museum. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)
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509th MXS restores historic static aircraft display

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donald Curran, 509th Maintenance Squadron low-observable maintenance technician, uses a lift to check the front of the Boeing B-47 Stratojet static display at Whiteman Air Forces Base, Missouri on Oct. 14, 2020. Mobile lifts were required to reach many areas of the aircraft during its renovation. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)
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509th MXS restores historic static aircraft display

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. DeAntre Canzater, Airman Joseph Bisson, and Airman 1st Class Sydney Garcia-Rolon, 509th Maintenance Squadron low-observable maintenance technicians, discuss which areas of the Boeing B-47 Stratojet display require further maintenance at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri on Oct. 13, 2020. The entire B-47 hull had to be sanded down and repainted in accordance with the standards set by the United States Air Force Museum. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead)
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509th MXS tests HVAC systems for B-2 Spirit fleet

Barbara Douglas, logistics specialist, assigned to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, B-2 Spirit office, poses for a photo on July 18, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Douglas leads the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning program in charge of finding a replacement HVAC system for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)
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509th MXS tests HVAC systems for B-2 Spirit fleet

Alan Wendel, chief research technician, University of Dayton Research Institute, closes an air valve in order to create back pressure while testing a potential HVAC system for the B-2, on July 18, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Whiteman AFB hosted seven organizations that include aircraft and equipment program offices, the Air Force Material Command, and the Air Force Research Lab to evaluate aircraft cooling options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)
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509th MXS tests HVAC systems for B-2 Spirit fleet

Airmen 1st Class Logan Peters and Devin Julia, aerospace ground equipment apprentices, assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron, test a potential B-2 HVAC system for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber on July 18, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The data collected will be compiled and summarized by the University of Dayton Research Institute and Air Force Research Laboratory in order to make a final decision on an HVAC system for the B-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)
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509th MXS tests HVAC systems for B-2 Spirit fleet

Members from the Air Force Material Command and the Dayton Research Institute, test a potential B-2 HVAC system for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber on July 18, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. A total of five HVAC carts are being tested in 15 different configurations in order to determine, which cooling option will best fit the B-2 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)
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509th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Geoffrey Steeves assumes command of the 509th Operations Group and receives the ceremonial guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl, 509th Bomb Wing commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 29, 2022. The 509th OG is the flying component of the 509th Bomb Wing and is equipped with all 20 of the Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryson Britt)
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509th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler relinquishes command of the 509th Operations Group and passes the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl, 509th Bomb Wing commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 29, 2022. The 509th OG is the flying component of the 509th Bomb Wing and is equipped with all 20 of the Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryson Britt)
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509th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Diehl, 509th Bomb Wing commander, presents U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler, 509th Operations Group commander, with the Legion of Merit Medal during the 509th OG change of command ceremony on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 29, 2022. Butler received the medal for his contributions to Team Whiteman and the 509th OG during his command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryson Britt)
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