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A volunteer helps a child with an arts and crafts project during a holiday tree and menorah lighting ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Dec. 1, 2015. The 509th Force Support Squadron hosted the event that featured stations where children could decorate holiday cookies, take photos with Santa and enjoy live music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sandra Marrero)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Pyburn, the 509th Operations Group commander, carves a ham for customers with Airman Mandel Elam Jr., a food service specialist with the 509th Force Support Squadron, during a Thanksgiving luncheon at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 26, 2015. During the luncheon, customers were treated to traditional Thanksgiving foods, to include roasted turkey, baked ham, mashed potatoes, vegetable sides and an array of desserts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Calvin Tynes, a food service specialist with the 509th Force Support Squadron, is served by members of the base leadership during the annual Thanksgiving meal at the Ozark Inn Dining Facility at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 26, 2015. The dining facility staff prepared a special Thanksgiving Day meal, set up decorations and offered specialty cakes and desserts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
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Base leadership presents a holiday meal to a patron during the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Ozark Inn Dining Facility at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 26, 2015. In addition to preparing a meal, the dining facility also played a movie for its guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
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Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Mitchell makes his way through the buffet line for a Thanksgiving meal at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 26, 2015. During the luncheon, customers were treated to traditional Thanksgiving foods, to include roasted turkey, baked ham, mashed potatoes, vegetable sides and an array of desserts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
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Desserts are laid out as part of the Thanksgiving meal at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 26, 2015. The luncheon was open to retirees, service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Walker, a 509th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, helps Nakai, the son of Tech. Sgt. David Brandon, the 509th Medical Operations Squadron mental health flight chief, try on protective gear during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. Walker and other firefighters showed children how they help keep Airmen safe during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero)
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The Airman and Family Readiness Center made informational booklets available to military dependents during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. The event was designed to help deployed families form a support network while they are separated from their family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero)
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daryl Allen, the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, shows children his first sergeant insignia during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. Allen told children to look for the diamond if they need any assistance during their simulated deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Arnio, left, and Senior Airman Devin Pope, 509th Security Forces Squadron training instructors, lead a formation of children during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. Operation Spirit is an annual event that informs children and families by taking them through a simulated deployment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero)
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Children report to their respective group leaders during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. The children were divided into seven different groups to learn about various aspects of the deployement process to include combative training, survival tactics and communication operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keenan Berry)
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Jack Connolly, son of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Connolly from the 509th Bomb Wing judicial affairs, aims an M240 Bravo during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. Operation Spirit is designed to assist families in building resiliency, educating children about deployments and lessening fears during the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keenan Berry)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jaime Vergara, a 509th Medical Support Squadron medical technician, holds edible crickets during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. The Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialists taught families about survival in remote locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keenan Berry)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vincell Shadricks, a 509th Security Forces Squadron member, teaches combatives to children during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. The children learned how to take down and handcuff an attacker during a combat situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keenan Berry)
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A KB-29 Superfortress (tanker) from the 509th Bombardment Group (BG) at Roswell Army Air Field, N.M., refuels an aircraft mid-flight. The 509th BG was chosen to pioneer aerial refueling when it received the KB-29 in 1948. (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Walker, a 509th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, helps Nakai, the son of Tech. Sgt. David Brandon, the 509th Medical Operations Squadron mental health flight chief, try on protective gear during Operation Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 21, 2015. Walker and other firefighters showed children how they help keep Airmen safe during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero)
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