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Whiteman Warriors shine at Outlaw game

Ceremonial Guardsman from the 509th Bomb Wing Honor Guard present the colors during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner at a Missouri Outlaw military appreciation game in Sedalia, Mo., April 6, 2013. In addition to presenting colors at various military and civilian events, the honor guard also performs flag folds at retirement ceremonies and honors veterans at funerals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Whiteman Warriors shine at Outlaw game

A military working dog from the 509th Security Forces Squadron bites Staff Sgt. Amanda Cubbage, 509th SFS military working dog handler, during a demonstration for a Missouri Outlaw military appreciation game in Sedalia, Mo., April 6, 2013. The demonstration provided civilians an opportunity to see the capabilities of military working dogs firsthand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Supplying the mission

Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Sanford, 509th Security Forces Squadron NCOIC of supply, checks the serviceability of a plate carrier at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 20, 2013. Instead of using the base logistics readiness squadron to provide equipment to Airmen, the 509th SFS handles all supply matters internally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Victoria Hill

Senior Airman Victoria Hill, 445th Communications Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, poses with Dex, an American K-9, during her six-month deployment to Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Hill volunteered to wear a full-body suit to help the K-9s practice for real-world situations. (Courtesy photo/Released)

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AH-64 Apache Longbows deploy

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Longbows pilots from the 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepare March 27, 2013, for their deployment to Afghanistan. The Apaches have been battlefield-tested for about 10 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby R. Orozco/Released)

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Pilot prepares for deployment

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Marcus Moore with the 1-135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., says goodbye to his family March 27, 2013, before his deployment to Afghanistan. Moore and his counterparts will be deployed for more than a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelby R. Orozco/Released)

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Lieutenant conquers Kilimanjaro

1st Lt. Diana Wong, assigned to the 509th Force Support Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes a moment to appreciate the sunrise on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Feb. 11, 2013. On the last day of the hike, the group set off at 11:30 p.m. to make it to the peak nine hours later to catch the view. (Courtesy photo/Released)

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Hydro brake-down

Senior Airman Travis Dowler, 509th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic systems repair technician, attaches a half-gear coupling to a B-2 Spirit brake system at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 22, 2013. The hydraulic shop performs all maintenance for the hydraulic systems on both the B-2 and the T-38 Talon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane/Released)

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Hydro brake-down

Airmen 1st Class J.C. Hutchins, 509th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic systems repair technician, measures tolerances on a heat stack from a B-2 Spirit brake system at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 22, 2013. Heat stacks must be measured to ensure they are not below the minimum required tolerance for flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane/Released)

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Hydro brake-down

Senior Airman Travis Dowler, 509th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic systems repair technician, tightens a wire during a brake overhaul at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 22, 2013. Dowler was conducting a complete overhaul of the B-2 Spirit’s brake system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane/Released)

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Lieutenant conquers Kilimanjaro

1st Lt. Diana Wong, assigned to the 509th Force Support Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., poses on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Feb. 10, 2013. Wong said she made the journey to immerse herself in nature and escape the monotony of everyday life. (Courtesy photo/Released)

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Signs shop keeps the mission rolling!

Bernard Jones, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron sign maker, cleans an Air Force Global Strike Command sign at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 11, 2013. Signs of MAJCOMs, such as this one, are posted at the front gate to identify the command to drivers as the pass by. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Signs shop keeps the mission rolling!

Bernard Jones, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron sign maker, removes a screw to dispose of an unusable sign and replace the stanchion holding it, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 11, 2013. The stanchion is used to support signs for special occasions such as air shows, inspections and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Signs shop keeps the mission rolling!

Bernard Jones, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron sign maker, prepares a restricted area sign for vinyl coating at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 11, 2013. The vinyl coating acts as an adhesive that enables personnel to attach the banner to the aluminum sign frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Egress integration shop – the pilot’s last line of defense

Airman 1st Class Christopher Amsel, 509th Maintenance Squadron egress systems journeyman, places a pin in a training ejection seat at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 19, 2013. The egress shop has been fully integrated with members of the 131st AMXS egress shop since 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane/Released)

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Egress integration shop – the pilot’s last line of defense

Airman 1st Class Christopher Amsel, 509th Maintenance Squadron egress systems journeyman, inspects a retaining pin on a training ejection seat parachute at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 19, 2013. The egress shops work schedule varies depending on flight operations each week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane/Released)

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Egress integration shop – the pilot’s last line of defense

Senior Airman Patrick Hatcher and Airman 1st Class Christopher Amsel, 509th Maintenance Squadron egress systems journeymen, inspect a training ejection seat at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 19, 2013. The egress shop works on all ejection seats for Whiteman’s B-2 Spirit and T-38 Talon aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane/Released)

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Spirit Auto: Going the distance

Jacob Gooden, 509th Force Support Squadron Spirit Auto automotive technician, changes out a tire at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 13, 2013. Spirit Auto is a one-stop shop that aims to provide honest, reliable and quality customer service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heidi Hunt/Released)

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Spirit Auto: Going the distance

Frank Judkins, 509th Force Support Squadron Spirit Auto automotive technician, pours windshield wiper fluid into a vehicle at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 12, 2013. Spirit Auto offers both self-help services and maintenance by certified automotive technicians, and aims to save customers money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heidi Hunt/Released)

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The art behind the aircraft

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jim Gargano, 509th Maintenance Squadron metals technology assistant section chief, uses a water jet machine to cut pieces of metal for aircraft parts, Mar. 6. Water jets do not leave heat-affected zones, generate noxious fumes or create mechanical stresses on the surfaces of the cut piece. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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