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358th FS crew chiefs maintain KC Hawgs

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Hodges, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 303rd Fighter Squadron, climbs into his aircraft during a local flying mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 14, 2017. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions.
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358th FS crew chiefs maintain KC Hawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alonso Gudino, a crew chief assigned to the 358th Fighter Squadron, awaits pilot's signals to taxi out of the parkway during pre-flight checks at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 14, 2017. The Thunderbolt II can be serviced and operated from austere bases with limited facilities near battle areas. Many of the aircraft’s parts are interchangeable left and right, including the engines, main landing gear and vertical stabilizers. Avionics equipment includes multi-band communications; global positioning system and inertial navigations systems; infrared and electronic countermeasures against air-to-air and air-to-surface threats. Also, it has a heads-up display to display flight and weapons delivery information.
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358th FS crew chiefs maintain KC Hawgs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Terry Reece, a crew chief assigned to the 358th Fighter Squadron, stands on the side of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft while securing the pilot in the cockpit during pre-flight checks at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 14, 2017. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.
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358th FS crew chiefs maintain KC Hawgs

U.S. Air Force Major Rox Kirkendall, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 303rd Fighter Squadron, sits in the cockpit prior to a local flying mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 14, 2017. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.
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358th FS crew chiefs maintain KC Hawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alonso Gudino, a crew chief assigned to the 358th Fighter Squadron, climbs up an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during pre-flight checks prior to a local flying mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 14, 2017. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions (JDAM), wind corrected munitions dispenser (WCMD), AGM-65 Maverick and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, rockets, illumination flares, and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks.
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393d AMU

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Bradley, a 393d Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist section chief, reviews technical orders prior to maintenance work on a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 18, 2016. As the specialist section chief, Bradley has oversight of over 80 personnel of the aircraft hydraulics section, propulsion section and electrical and environmental section. Bradley is also responsible for the maintenance of the 4,000 psi hydraulic system which operates the B-2 flight controls, landing gear, brakes, steering and weapon systems. The maintenance performed by the hydraulics section ensures the B-2 is mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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393d AMU

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Bradley, a 393d Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist section chief, uses a socket wrench to adjust the front landing gear of a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 18, 2016. When needed, Bradley wears a headset to communicate with a second member in the cockpit—who applies hydraulic pressure. This method allows the crew to adjust the steering of the front landing gear without actually turning the wheel, which prevents wear on the tires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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393d AMU

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Bradley, a 393d Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist section chief, inspects the hydraulic lines of a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 18, 2016. The inspection of the 4,000 psi hydraulic system tests operation of the B-2 flight controls, landing gear, brakes, steering and weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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393d AMU

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Bradley, a 393d Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist section chief, adjusts the front landing gear of a B-2 Spirit with a socket wrench at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 18, 2016. A second member, located in the cockpit, communicates with Bradley through headsets, allowing the specialists to adjust the steering of the front landing gear without turning the wheel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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393d AMU

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Aaron Bradley, a 393d Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist section chief, prepares to supply power to a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 18, 2016. The power, provided by a generator, allows operation of the aircraft avionics system and is essential when working on the B-2’s landing gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III)
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393d BS receives new commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – (Center) Col. John Vitacca, 393d Bomb Squadron commander, receives the guidon of the 393d BS from Col. Thomas Bussiere (left), 509th Operations Group commander, during a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 3. Colonel Vitacca, who was previously assigned to the 509th Operations Support Squadron here, replaces Col. Paul Tibbets (right), who moves on to Brussels, Belgium, where he will be the Chief of the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Policy Branch at NATO Headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Clark)
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393rd Bomb Squadron receives new commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Lt. Col. John Vitacca (center), out-going 393rd Bomb Squadron commander, returns a final salute he received from members of the 393rd BS June 2. Colonel Vitacca is flanked by Col. James Dawkins (left), 509th Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Samuel White, 393rd BS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo)
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393rd Bomb Squadron receives new commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Lt. Col. Samuel White, 393rd Bomb Squadron commander, returns his first salute June 2 to members of the 393rd BS as their new commander. Colonel White is flanked by Col. James Dawkins (left), 509th operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. John Vitacca, out-going 393rd BS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo)
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393rd Bomb Squadron receives new commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Col James Dawkins (left), 509th Operations Group commander, hands the 393rd Bomb Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Samuel White, 393rd Bomb Squadron commander, June 2 during the 393rd Change of Command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo)
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393rd Bomb Squadron receives new commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Col. James Dawkins, 509th Operations Group commander, receives the 393rd Bomb Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. John Vitacca, out-going 393rd BS commander, June 2 during the 393rd BS Change of Command ceremony. Colonel Vitacca is going on to Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif., to study nuclear policy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo)
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393rd EBS demonstrates agility during BTF

A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepares for takeoff March 19, 2021, at Lajes Field, Azores. The bomber supported a Bomber Task Force mission and integrated with Norwegian F-35s in the High North. U.S. Global Strike Command Airmen and assets routinely operate around the globe and are flexible to respond to changes in the operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Airmen secure a fuel hose

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Haylee Lund, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, assist securing a fuel line to a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 26, 2021. This large force exercise demonstrates the credibility of U.S. and partner forces to address a global security environment and ensure Team Whiteman is able to honor its security commitments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Airmen stand for a group photo

Multiple 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Airmen stand for a group photo during Red Flag 21-1, Feb. 6, 2021, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Along with aircrew, approximately 100 Team Whiteman Airmen participated in the large-force exercise as the lead wing. As the lead wing, RF 21-1 enabled Team Whiteman Airmen to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, while validating their always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron maintenance team conducts post-flight checks

Maintenance Airmen with the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct post-flight checks on a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber during Red Flag 21-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2021. Red Flag 21-1 is the U.S. Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise that provides opportunity to enhance readiness and training as a joint force, enabling Whiteman to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Gill, Staff Sgt. Robert Sheridan and Senior Airman Dylan Winslow, 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron communications support team, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, trouble shoot communication network connectivity to U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s first mobile operations center during a deployment to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, August 20, 2020. Air Force Global Strike Command’s development of the mobile operations center is based on the National Defense Strategy’s objective to build lethality, strengthen alliances and streamline processes. Once implemented across AFGSC, the mobile operations center will allow commanders across the world to employ bomber forces to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and ability of AFGSC to deliver lethal, ready, long-range strike options anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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