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The short life and long legacy of 2nd Lt. George Whiteman

Community members and Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base gather May 16, 2015, in Sedalia, Mo., for the annual wreath-laying ceremony recognizing 2nd Lt. George Whiteman’s sacrifice. The nearby base was named after the lieutenant, who was only 22 years old when he became one of the first Airmen killed during World War II.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Making connections to avoid disconnections

Airmen gather at the Spirit Café to play video games May 15, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The “Gamer’s Guild” offered had an array of game consoles, Magic card games, computer games and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jazmin Smith/Released)

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Making connections to avoid disconnections

Squadrons participate in the 1.5-mile run on the flightline May 15, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. After hearing from Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck, 509th Bomb Wing commander, each flight bearing their unit’s guidon took off with their team singing jodies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jazmin Smith/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

Dusty, a military working dog, fixates his attention on his handler, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnny Key, 509th Security Forces Squadron, during a training session at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 5, 2015. Key and Dusty have been partners for seven months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnny Key, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, trains with MWD Dusty during a drug search exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 5, 2015. Key and Dusty have been partners for seven months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog Buda, aggresses a suspect during training at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 5, 2015. Buda is 4 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Cubbage, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler removes the leash from MWD Buda during an off-leash training session at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 5, 2015. Cubbage and Buda have been partners for seven months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ki Seung Nam, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, takes a bite from MWD Kyranja during a vehicle extraction at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2015. During a vehicle extraction, a dog is sent into the vehicle to pull the subject out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

Holden police officer Matt Bond and K-9 Drako, apprehend a non-compliant suspect that refused to give up and was hiding in the field during combined training with the 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2015. The training included vehicle extractions, apprehending suspects and challenge buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

Jackson County Police Department deputy Brad Norton and K-9 Bdar, perform a scout for a “bad guy” that has taken off on foot into the woods at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2015. Several local police departments trained with the 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section on several tactics such as off-leash training and apprehending suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Cubbage, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD Buda, take a rest before training again at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2015. Several local police departments attended the training, which included performing a scout for a suspect, challenging buildings and vehicle extractions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

Seven local K-9 police departments train with the 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2015. The training included vehicle extractions, scout and apprehending suspects and building challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Canine Counterpart

Holden police officer Matt Bond with K-9 Drako, challenges the building before releasing the K-9 off-leash at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2015, during a combined training with the 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section. The handler challenges the building by calling out to a hidden suspect within the building before releasing the dog to find the suspect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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OAY award recipients

Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipients from the 509th Bomb Wing pose with Brig. Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, 509th Bomb Wing commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Drinkard, 509th BW command chief (right) at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2015. The wing’s winners were Senior Airman Mason Meherg, 509th Comptroller Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Shonta Simes, 509th Force Support Squadron and Senior Airman Ryan McGarrigle, 509th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Joseph Raatz)

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Nurse appreciation week

Members from the 509th Medical Group pose for a group photo for Nurse Appreciation Week at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 05, 2015. Nurses and medical technicians work behind the scenes ordering renewing medicine, reading communicating test results and relaying providing health information and education to patients. Doctors, nurses and medical technicians work together to ensure patient health improves. For most, inspiration to take care of people stems from prior experience and history. (U.S. Air Force Base photo by Senior Airman Keenan Berry/Released)

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Let freedom ring

Senior Airmen Justin Holden (left) and Dane Anderson (right), 509th Contracting Squadron specialists, hold the U.S. flag during a re-enlistment ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 23, 2015. Lewis, a 13 year-old Bald Eagle also attended the ceremony as the special guest. Lewis flew during the St. Louis Cardinals opening day at Busch Stadium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Let freedom ring

Lewis, a 13 year-old Bald Eagle, visits Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 23, 2015, for a re-enlistment ceremony. Lewis flew at the St. Louis Cardinals opening day at Busch Stadium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released)

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Quarterly weapons load competition

Load crew members from the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load an MK- 84 into the B-2 Spirit weapons load trainer at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2015. The competition is held quarterly between load teams, with four different phases of the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jovan Banks/Released)

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Quarterly weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Herdliska of the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron overlooks the unloading of munitions during a weapons load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2015. The competition is designed to showcase the teamwork, precision and attention to detail amongst Airmen, in support of nuclear deterrence and global strike operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jovan Banks/Released)

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Quarterly weapons load competition

Members of Team Whiteman go through the process of repairing a damaged loading vehicle during a weapons load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2015. The competition is held quarterly between various load teams, with four different phases of the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jovan Banks/Released)

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