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Providing quality service

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Russ Cass, M1 Support services aircraft mechanic, uses a pitot tube cover to cover an aircraft before “putting the aircraft to bed,” Jan 23. “Putting the aircraft to bed” is a term in maintenance that means the aircraft is being secured for the evening after the flying day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Providing quality service

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Russ Cass, M1 Support services aircraft mechanic, checks the oil of a T-38 Talon, Jan. 23. Checking oil is one of many inspection items that must be performed with each post-flight inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Inspecting the Talon

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Russ Cass, M1 Support services aircraft mechanic, performs a post-flight inspection on a T-38 Talon, Jan. 23. The post-flight inspection helps aircraft mechanics find malfunctions in various aircraft components that might have occurred during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Inspecting the Talon

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Russ Cass, M1 Support services aircraft mechanic, performs a post-flight inspection on a T-38 Talon, Jan. 23. The post-flight inspection helps aircraft mechanics find malfunctions in various aircraft components that might have occurred during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Towing the trainer aircraft

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A Warehouse tug is used to tow a T-38 Talon after flight, Jan. 23. Warehouse tugs are used to tow aircraft that are 15, 000 pounds or less. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Troy Mott, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament back-shop, tightens a wire on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A-10 Thunderbolt IIs await a phase inspection in their dock at Whiteman Air Force Base, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Staff Sgt. Chris Eichhorn, 442nd Maintenance Squadron phase dock crew chief, and Senior Airman Frank Jenkins, 442nd MXS phase dock crew chief, work to replace a deceleron on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Chris Eichhorn, 442nd Maintenance Squadron phase dock crew chief, tightens a bolt during a phase inspection on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sgt. Brandon Thompson, 442nd Maintenance Squadron phase dock crew chief, and Senior Airman Frank Jenkins, 442nd MXS phase dock crew chief, work together to replace a deceleron on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Paul Hanson, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a phase inspection, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sgt. Brandon Elliot, 442nd Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, exchanges old parts from an A-10 with Steve Neal, 442nd MXS engine mechanic, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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442nd works hard to keep A-10’s flying

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sgt. Brandon Elliot, 442nd Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, replaces the parts on an A-10 Thunderbolt II, as Steve Neal, 442nd MXS engine mechanic, records serial numbers for engine parts, Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane)(Released)

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Whiteman soars into the New Year

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies over the Rose Bowl, opening the 2013 Rose Bowl game between Stanford and Wisconsin, Jan 1 in Pasadena, Calif. Flyovers such as these are an integral part of Team Whiteman’s ability to demonstrate its global capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Greene) (Released)

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Working deep in the night

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work through a swing shift to perform routine maintenance on a B-2 Spirit Oct. 28. A team of skilled technicians can inspect and reassemble most components of a B-2 faster than most auto repair companies can replace a transmission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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The mission that never sleeps

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron coordinate recovery actions for a mock B-2 Spirit deployment Oct. 28. Maintainers adhere to a strict schedule of maintenance to keep Whiteman’s B-2 Spirits safe and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Taking care of my Airman

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Mark Dixon, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Nathan Brogli, 509th AMXS assistant dedicated crew chief, share a laugh while reviewing aircraft forms Oct. 28. As technical experts on the B-2 Spirit, crew chiefs work directly with the aircraft, ensuring pilots have the most reliable, mission-capable plane possible to get the job done. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Warriors make it happen!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airmen from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron coordinate recovery actions for a mock B-2 Spirit deployment Oct. 28. The 437th AMXS Aerospace technicians perform inspections and routine maintenance on aircraft to ensure they are ready for any mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Vigilant warrior -- prepared for anything

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Arlando Budd, 509th Security Forces Squadron response force member, remains vigilant while providing close bound sentry for a B-2 Spirit Oct. 28. During this security detail, Budd must watch his area of responsibility to ensure unauthorized personnel don’t enter the zone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (Released)

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Joe Scallorns' Incentive Flight

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Joe Scallorns, a member of Air Force Global Strike Command's Civic Leader Program, and Maj. Mark Rodemoyer, 394th Training Squadron instructor, fly the B-2 Spirit of Missouri for Scallorns' incentive flight Sept. 12. The purpose of the incentive flight was to give him a deeper understanding of the full spectrum of AFGSC. Scallorns is also a board member of Whiteman Air Force Base's Community Council (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bryan Crane) (Released)

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