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211028-F-F3340-1001

Ryan Fouts, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, developed a metal hybrid 3D printer along with a team from South Dakota State University. Fouts presented a similar printer in the second annual Spark Tank innovation competition at Whiteman Air Force Base. (Courtesy photo)
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A Splendid Ceremony

U.S. Lt. Col. James I. Hopkins' family watches the Air Force Honor Guard, during a memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., Sept. 30, 2021. Hopkins was on a C-124 Globemaster II bound for RAF Lakenheath, England when it crashed south of Ireland. A headstone was placed for Hopkins in his hometown of Palestine, Texas, in 1951. Last year, Hopkins's family started the 18-month process to have him honored at Arlington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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A Splendid Ceremony

Member from the U.S. Air Force Band, play during the memorial ceremony U.S. Lt. Col. James I. Hopkins, a former member of the 509th Bomber Group, at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., Sept. 30, 2021. Hopkins was a Maj. at the time of the atomic missions, and piloted the Big Stink, a B-29 Superfortress, photographing the atomic bomb mission against Nagasaki. Hopkins was on a C-124 Globemaster II bound for RAF Lakenheath, England when it crashed south of Ireland in 1951. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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A Splendid Ceremony

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard fold a flag during a memorial ceremony for U.S. Lt. Col. James I. Hopkins at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., Sept. 30, 2021. Hopkins was on a C-124 Globemaster II bound for RAF Lakenheath, England when it crashed south of Ireland. A headstone was placed for Hopkins in his hometown of Palestine, Texas, in 1951. Last year, Hopkins's family started the 18-month process to have him honored at Arlington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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A Splendid Ceremony

James K. Hopkins holds the 509th Bomb Wing patch and scarf, during a a memorial ceremony for his father, U.S. Lt. Col. James I. Hopkins, at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., Sept. 30, 2021. Hopkins's father was the pilot on the Big Stink, a B-29 Superfortress, assigned to photograph the atomic bomb mission against Nagasaki. After World War II, Hopkins was on a C-124 Globemaster II bound for RAF Lakenheath, England when it crashed south of Ireland. (U.S. Air Force photo be Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)
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210805-F-F3340-1001

The 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation rodeo team holds the travelling trophy after winning the annual Ground Transportation Rodeo at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Aug. 5, 2021. The rodeo tested ground transportation Airmen from across the Air Force on a variety of skills including a written test, reversing forklifts on courses, backing a tractor trailer into a narrow space and pushing a large bus. Due to scheduling conflicts, the LRS teammates shared in childcare duties. (Courtesy Photo)
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210908-F-HO012-1184

Staff Sgt. Ian Simms, 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron dedicated crew chief, prepares a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for departure from Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Sept. 8, 2021. The stealth bombers integrated with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II enhancing bomber interoperability with partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)
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210908-F-HO012-1063

Staff Sgt. Ian Simms, 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron dedicated crew chief, prepares a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for departure from Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Sept. 8, 2021. The stealth bombers integrated with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft enhancing bomber interoperability with partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)
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210908-F-HO012-1098

Staff Sgt. Ian Simms, 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron dedicated crew chief, prepares a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for departure from Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Sept. 8, 2021. The stealth bombers integrated with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft enhancing bomber interoperability with partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)
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210825-F-HO012-1327

Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, depart from Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, August 25, 2021. The stealth bombers integrate with U.S. Air Forces in Europe F-15 Eagles as part of a joint training operation in the European theater. Training with allies and partners, and other U.S. Air Force units build strategic relationships that are critical for timely and coordinated responses when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)
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210907-F-HO012-1008

Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deploy three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Sept. 7, 2021. Stealth bombers routinely operate across the globe to remain flexible and agile to respond to the changes in the operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)
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Marks' Family

Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks and his immediate family celebrate his 7,000 hour milestone of flying the A-10C Thunderbolt II on Sept. 1, 2021 at Whiteman AFB, Mo.
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Marks' Reaches 7,000 Hours

Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks stands in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II on Sept. 1, 2021 at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Marks reached a historic 7,000 hours in the A-10C and is the longest flying A-10 pilot to date.
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Marks' Reaches 7,000 Hours

Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks taxies in after completing 7,000 hours in the A-10C Thunderbolt II on Sept. 1, 2021 at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Marks is the highest hour A-10C pilot in history.
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Marks' Hugs Mom

Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks embraces his mom who was able to celebrate his 7,000 hour milestone, as well as his 6,000 hour milestone of flying the A-10C Thunderbolt II on Sept. 1, 2021 at Whiteman AFB, Mo.
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Marks' Flies with Youngest A-10 Pilot in Unit

Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks and 1st Lt. Dylan Mackey, A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots pose in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II on Sept. 1, 2021 at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Marks, the longest flying A-10 pilot requested to fly with Mackey, the youngest pilot in the 303rd Fighter Squadron. Photo by U.S. Air Force Maj. Shelley Ecklebe
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Marks Completes 7,000 Hour Flight

Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks stands in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II on Sept. 1, 2021 at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Marks reached a historic 7,000 hours in the A-10C and is the longest flying A-10 pilot to date. Photo by U.S. Air Force Maj. Shelley Ecklebe
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Enola Gay munitions loading

Maintenance and munitions crews back up the Enola Gay over a pit to upload the atomic bomb at Tinian's North Field, 1945. (U.S. Army Air Forces file photo)
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Commemorating victory

Members of the 509th Composite Group gather for a chaplain-led service on Tinian, 1945, following the surrender of the Japanese Empire. (U.S. Army Air Forces file photo)
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Japanese surrender

The Japanese envoy leaves the USS Missouri following the signing of the formal surrender Sept.2, 2021. Today, the U.S. commemorates the victory in Japan, or VJ Day, on September 2. (U.S. Navy file photo)
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