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Dragons: 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Randell White, a mobility support technician assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, places a piece of equipment in the Epilog Laser Fusion M2 to be engraved with a label at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. The Fusion M2 model is a dual-source laser system that allows the Airmen to perform both metal marking applications and CO2 laser applications from the same system, in the same job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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Dragons: 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Randell White, a mobility support technician assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, displays a freshly labeled piece of equipment at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. The AMXS uses a Epilog Laser Fusion M2 machine to create perminate and legibal labels for equpiment used for B-2 Spirits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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Dragons: 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Coveralls hang ready to be checked out by crew chiefs stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. The white coveralls are used to help protect the Airmen from the different chemicals they use while performing maintenance on B-2 Spirits (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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Dragons: 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Members of the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, wear special gear while washing B-2 Spirits at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. The cleaning chemicals are stronger than the typical soaps used to wash equipment so the green suits, black rubber gloves and goggles protect the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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Dragons: 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron finish wiping down the inside of a panel of a B-2 Spirit during a wash at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. Each square inch of the B-2 is carefully inspected while a wash is being conducted to ensure the aircraft is mission ready once it is completely cleaned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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Dragons: 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

A 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief sprays water on the landing gear of a B-2 Spirit during a wash at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. It takes about three days and 10 Airmen to complete a thorough wash of one B-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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Dragons: 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Culp, left, and Airman 1st Class James Eastman, both crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, tape the edges of a B-2 Spirit windshield at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. Crew chiefs have to pay close attention to the fit of the windows since each B-2 is unique. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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If it is in the air, maintenance put it there

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Michael, an aircraft propulsion system apprentice with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, puts on a fire shroud prior to an engine being installed on a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Aircraft propulsion system technicians dedicate hours to ensure all parts of the engine are working at optimal condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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If it is in the air, maintenance put it there

Aircraft propulsion system specialist with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect the interior of a B-2 Spirit engine at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. The inspection was performed to determine the serviceability of the engine before it was installed into a B-2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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If it is in the air, maintenance put it there

Aircraft electrical and environmental system technicians with the 509th and 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons set up a cabin pressure tester cart at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Cabin pressurization creates a safe and comfortable environment for the pilots when they fly missions at altitudes as high as 50,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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If it is in the air, maintenance put it there

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Garrow, left, an aircraft electrical and environmental system craftsman with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), and Staff Sgt. James Torrance, an aircraft electrical and environmental system craftsman with the 131st AMXS, monitor the cabin pressure during an annual test at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. These specialists are responsible for all the wiring and environmental control units on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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If it is in the air, maintenance put it there

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Rutledge, an aircraft propulsion system journeyman with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, examines components of a B-2 Spirit engine at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. On average, it takes about four hours to complete an engine inspection that consists of 300 items. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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If it is in the air, maintenance put it there

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Rutledge, an aircraft propulsion system journeyman 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, examines the interior of a B-2 Spirit engine at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Rutledge used a borescope, which helps view areas that would otherwise not be visible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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If it is in the air, maintenance put it there

A B-2 Spirit engine is inspected before being installed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Each B-2 engine has a thrust of 17,300 pounds, which allows the aircraft to reach high subsonic speed to be anywhere on the globe within a short amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
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Fostering competition and esprit de corps

Members from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) and 131st AMXS prepare to compete in the fourth quarter load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 6, 2017. The Load Crew of the Quarter was established to foster competition and esprit de corps throughout the weapons community.
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Fostering competition and esprit de corps

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse McCullough, a weapons load crew team chief assigned to the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, assists in positioning a GBU-38 during a fourth quarter load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 6, 2017. Every three months the most proficient crew from each aircraft maintenance unit within the 509th and 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons competes for the Load Crew of the Quarter award.
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Fostering competition and esprit de corps

Members of the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) are presented with the 509th MXG Load Crew of the Quarter award for winning the fourth quarter load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 6, 2017. The 131st AMXS won with a time of 30 minutes 30 seconds, and zero discrepancies noted.
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Fostering competition and esprit de corps

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chase Davis, a weapons load crew 3-member assigned to the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, examines a GBU-38 during the fourth quarter load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 6, 2017. Every three months the most proficient crews from each aircraft maintenance unit within the 509th and 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons compete for the Load Crew of the Quarter award.
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Fostering competition and esprit de corps

Members of the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transfer a GBU-38 using a MHU-83 “jammer” during the fourth quarter load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 6, 2017. The weapons load crew 4-member is responsible for operating the MHU-83 to safely transfer the GBU-38 to the aircraft in a timely manner.
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Fostering competition and esprit de corps

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chase Molitor, a weapons load crew 3-member assigned to the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, left, and Airman 1st Class Zachary Frana, a weapons load crew 4-member assigned to the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, transfer a GBU-38 with a MHU-83 during the fourth quarter load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 6, 2017. The 3 member responsibility is to inspect all of the weapons before they get loaded and ensure the crew has all the tools they require to complete the load.
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