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509th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Wiitala, outgoing 509th Operations Support Squadron commander, relinquishes command with the ceremonial hand off of the unit guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler, 509th Operations Group commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 23, 2021. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another, symbolized through the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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509th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler, 509th Operations Group commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Wiitala, outgoing 509th Operations Support Squadron commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Diller, 509th Operations Support Squadron commander prepare for the ceremonial hand off of the unit guidon during a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 23, 2021. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another, symbolized through the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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509th OSS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Wiitala, outgoing 509th Operations Support Squadron commander, receives the Meritorious Service Medal second oak leaf cluster from U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler, 509th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 23, 2021. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another, symbolized through the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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509th OSS defeats 23rd FG

A member of the 509th Operations Support Squadron basketball team drives to the hoop for a layup against the 23rd Fighter Group at the Fitness Center, Nov. 27, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. OSS defeated the 23rd FG 60-49. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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509th OSS defeats 23rd FG

A member of the 509th Operations Support Squadron basketball team drives to the hoop for a layup against the 23rd Fighter Group at the Fitness Center, Nov. 27 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The 509th OSS won the game 60-49. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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509th OSS defeats 23rd FG

The 2012 Intramural Basketball season began Nov. 26. In their opening game, the 509th Operations Support Squadron defeated the 23rd Fighter Group, 60-49, at the Fitness Center Nov. 27 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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509th OSS defeats 23rd FG

A member of the 23rd Fighter Group attempts a three-pointer over a 509th OSS player during the 509th OSS vs. 23rd FG intramural basketball season game Nov. 27 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The 23rd FG held a a 39-38 lead heading into the fourth quarter, but lost the game 60-49. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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509th OSS defeats 23rd FG

Members of the 509th Operations Support Squadron basketball team discuss their offensive gameplan during their game against the 23rd Fighter Group Nov. 27 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. OSS defeated the 23rd FG 60-49. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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509th receives new wing commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Col. Garrett Harencak, 509th Bomb Wing commander, addresses the men and women of the 509th BW during a change-of-command ceremony Sept. 14. Brig. Gen. Greg Biscone relinquished command and travels to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., to become the deputy commander of operations for U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Charles D. Larkin Sr.)

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509th Security Forces Squadron member secures B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Deitt, 509th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, sets up a cordon during Red Flag 21-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2021. Along with aircrew, Team Whiteman brought approximately 100 Airmen to participate in the large force exercise and to be the lead wing. As the lead Wing, RF 21-1 enables Team Whiteman to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, while validating our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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509th Security Forces Squadron takes aim at Giant Sword II

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Tech. Sgt. Clifton Staples, 509th Security Forces Squadron, takes aim with an M-4 rifle during the Giant Sword II competition. Giant Sword II is a resurrection of Giant Sword, a Strategic Air Command Weapons Loading Competition held between 1958 - 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Carlin Leslie)

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509th Security Forces Squadron takes aim at Giant Sword II

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Tech. Sgt. Stephen Boyd (left), 8th Air Force Security Forces, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Roof, 509th Security Forces Squadron, score targets during the shooting competition portion of Giant Sword II. Giant Sword II is a resurrection of Giant Sword, a Strategic Air Command Weapons Loading Competition held between 1958 - 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Carlin Leslie)

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509th Services Squadron receives new commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Maj. Kevin Naman became the new 509th Services Squadron commander during a change-of-command ceremony July 24. Major Naman was previously assigned as the manpower organization section chief at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Maj. James Rumbley, the former 509th SVS commander, moves on to Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., to attend Air Command Staff College. (Courtesy photo)

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509th SFS Airmen clear destroyed shed from local veteran's farm

Air Force Staff Sgt. Sam Bayliss, site security controller, and Senior Airman Urijah Dickson, a response member, both assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, disccard a desk on March 30, 2019, in Knob Noster, Missouri. Bayliss, Dickson and other members of the 509th SFS volunteered their time to clear farm property for a local Vietnam War veteran, Todd Conner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

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509th SFS Airmen remove destroyed shed from local veteran's farm

Airmen 1st Class Noah Singleton and Miguel Tapia, security forces response members assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, move scrap wood to a pile on March 30, 2019. Singleton, Tapia and other SFS Airmen volunteered their time on a Knob Noster, Missouri farm to assist a local Vietnam War veteran and former security policeman to clear parts of his property. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

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509th SFS Airmen removed destroyed shed from local Vietnam veteran's farm

Airman 1st Class Noah Singleton, a security forces response member assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, stacks scrap wood on March 30, 2019, on a farm in Knob Noster, Missouri. Singleton and other 509th SFS Airmen volunteered to assist local Vetnam War Veteran and former security policeman Todd Conner to clear his property. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

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509th SFS Airmen support Vietnam War defender

509th Security Forces Squadron Airmen Julian Kenyon, Miguel Tapia and Charles Kost from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, move scrap wood on a farm on March 30, 2019, in Knob Noster, Missouri. Members of the 509th SFS, led by 509th Mission Support Group Commander Christopher Callis, volunteered their time to help local Vietnam War veteran and former security policeman Todd Conner clear parts of his property. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

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509th SFS Airmen take aim with MK-19

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Senior Airman Kashara Joseph, 509th Security Forces Squadron, checks a MK-19 during familiarization training Feb. 27. The MK-19 firing rate is more than 350 grenades per minute and it is effective to ranges of more than 2,200 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Linch)

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509th SFS Airmen take aim with MK-19

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Senior Airman Gregory Lenz, 509th Security Forces Squadron, dry fires a MK-19 during familiarization training Feb. 27. The MK-19 Automatic Grenade Launcher or Machine Gun is a self powered, air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback operated, crew-served weapon used by the Air Force during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Linch)

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509th SFS Airmen take aim with MK-19

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Senior Airman Kashara Joseph, 509th Security Forces Squadron, assembles a MK-19 during familiarization training Feb. 27. The system was deployed in Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Storm and devastated enemy infantry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Linch)

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