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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class James McQueen, 509th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment apprentice, and Senior Airman Coty Cloud, 509th MXS Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, use a technical order to ensure proper steps are being performed during maintenance May 31, 2012. Every piece of equipment the AGE flight services is accompanied by a technical order, which provides step-by-step procedures for all types of maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Wing It

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Trevor Young, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems apprentice, climbs a rock wall during a “Late Night at UCM” event at the University of Central Missouri in the recreation center March 16. Wing It is an organization that reduces underage drinking among the 18 to 20 year-old Whiteman AFB age group and sponsors events that provide an alternative to drinking. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Weapons crew Airmen assemble an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The timed competition places simulated stress on the weapons Airmen providing them the opportunity to perform meticulous work quickly, building confidence in their skill set with no actual threat. The weapons Airmen are assigned to the 509th AMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Siu Yu Leung quickly removes the safety straps from the inert GBU 28-C/B bomb during the annual 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron?s weapons load crew competition Feb. 3. The timed competition places simulated stress on the weapons Airmen providing them the opportunity to perform meticulous work quickly, building confidence in their skill set with no actual threat. Leung is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th AMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sergeant Ricardo Zuniga evaluates weapons Airmen during the annual 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron?s weapons load crew competition Feb. 3. The competition is scored in four different areas to include dress and appearance, composite tool kit inspection, a written test, and a loading evaluation. To be eligible to compete the crews must have a zero deficiencies and must win Load Crew of the Quarter. Zuniga is assigned to the 509th AMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Weapons crew Airmen attach an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb to a B-2 Stealth Bomber during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is scored in four different areas to include dress and appearance, composite tool kit inspection, a written test, and a loading evaluation. To be eligible to compete the crews must have a zero deficiencies and must win Load Crew of the Quarter. The Airmen are assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sergeant Richard Rivera wrenches a screw into place during an annual weapons load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is scored in four different areas to include dress and appearance, composite tool kit inspection, a written test, and a loading evaluation. To be eligible to compete the crews must have a zero deficiencies and must win Load Crew of the Quarter. Rivera is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Siu Yu Leung holds up his hands for safety while his teammates attach an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb onto a B-2 Stealth Bomber during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. Not only does the competition recognize stellar weapons Airmen but it also hones their skills by meticulously carrying out their job while under the pressure of a timer. Leung is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Weapons crew Airmen quickly attach an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb onto a B-2 Bomber during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The Airmen must work meticulously during the timed event. The competition is judged on several aspects to include zero deficiencies during the weapons load evaluation. The weapons Airmen are assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. ? Senior Airman Siu Yu Leung loads an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb onto a B-2 Bomber during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is timed and judged on several aspects to include zero deficiencies during the weapons load evaluation. Leung is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sergeant Joshua Cameron attaches the fins on an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is scored in four different areas to include dress and appearance, composite tool kit inspection, a written test, and a loading evaluation. To be eligible to compete the crews must have zero deficiencies and must win Load Crew of the Quarter. Cameron is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Ready, set, load!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A weapons crew Airman assemble an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is amongst the top three weapons crews with the best year long statistics. The Airmen are assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Needle in a haystack

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Brandon Gerst looks for surface defects under a black light Dec. 2. The black light causes particles to become florescent which are unseen to the human eye. Gerst is a non-destructive inspection technician assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Needle in a haystack

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Brandon Gerst looks for surface defects under a black light Dec. 2. The black light causes particles to become florescent which are unseen to the human eye. Gerst is a non-destructive inspection technician assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Needle in a haystack

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Brandon Gerst looks for surface defects under a black light Dec. 2. The black light causes particles to become florescent which are unseen to the human eye. Gerst is a non-destructive inspection technician assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Needle in a haystack

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Brandon Gerst checks the current flowing through the Magnetic Particle testing machine Dec. 2. The machine provides the ability to detect surface and slight subsurface discontinuities not seen by the human eye on aircraft mechanical parts. Gerst is a non-destructive inspection technician assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Reporting for duty, Sir!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo--B-2 Stealth Bombers taxi down the runway after responding to a rapid launch portion of Global Thunder 12 exercise Oct. 25. The exercise provides unique training opportunities for component, task force, unit forces, and command posts to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Reporting for duty, Sir!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo -- Airman 1st Class Charles Price gives a thumbs up to a taxing B-2 Stealth Bomber during Global Thunder 12 Oct. 25. The exercise provides unique training opportunities for component, task force, unit forces, and command posts to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. Airman Price is a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Reporting for duty, Sir!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo--A B-2 Stealth Bomber taxi down the runway after responding to a rapid launch portion of Global Thunder 12 exercise Oct. 25. The exercise provides unique training opportunities for component, task force, unit forces, and command posts to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Reporting for duty, Sir!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo --509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, maintainers and crew chiefs, prepare to receive a B-2 Stealth Bomber during Global Thunder 12 exercise Oct. 25. The exercise provides unique training opportunities for component, task force, unit forces, and command posts to deter, and if necessary defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the president. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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