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18th AF command team visits Fairchild AFB

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, does push-ups with the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron during their morning physical training, on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 21, 2021. Throughout the base visit, the 18th Air Force command team met with the Airmen who fly, maintain and support the world’s largest air refueling fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiaundra Miller)

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Remembering Flight 942

Airman 1st Class Patrick Carini, 812th Air Police Squadron, died when Transocean Airlines Flight 942 crashed in Union City, Calif., March 20, 1953. Carini left behind eight siblings and grew up playing basketball and football at Fairpoint High School in upstate New York. (Courtesy Photo)

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Remembering Flight 942

Airman 1st Class Bernard Rolle, 812th Air Police Squadron, died when Transocean Airlines Flight 942 crashed in Union City, Calif., March 20, 1953. Rolle came from a Baltimore family with seven children, five of which joined the military. (Courtesy Photo)

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Remembering Flight 942

Airman 1st Class Veldon Wichser, 812th Air Police Squadron, died when Transocean Airlines Flight 942 crashed in Union City, Calif., March 20, 1953. (Courtesy Photo)

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Remembering Flight 942

Airman 2nd Class Ammya Placker, 812th Air Police Squadron, died when Transocean Airlines Flight 942 crashed in Union City, Calif., March 20, 1953. An Alamogordo, N.M. native, Placker’s friends assigned to Walker Air Force Base, N.M. served as pallbearers at his funeral. (Courtesy Photo)

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Remembering Flight 942

Airman 3rd Class Kenneth Oliver, 830th Bombardment Squadron, died when Transocean Airlines Flight 942 crashed in Union City, Calif., March 20, 1953. (Courtesy Photo)

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Remembering Flight 942

Airman 1st Class William Smart, 830th Bombardment Squadron, died when Transocean Airlines Flight 942 crashed in Union City, Calif., March 20, 1953. (Courtesy Photo)

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Remembering Flight 942

Airman 3rd Class Norman Wilson, 812th Air Police Squadron, died when Transocean Airlines Flight 942 crashed in Union City, Calif., March 20, 1953. (Courtesy Photo)

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Remembering Flight 942

Airman 1st Class Troy Matlock, 509th Armament & Electronics Squadron, died when Transocean Airlines Flight 942 crashed in Union City, Calif., March 20, 1953. (Courtesy Photo)

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Designated Special Duties: Stepping into Leadership

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wade Meyer, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Unaccompanied Housing superintendent, serves as an Airman Dorm Leader at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Airman Dorm Leaders are responsible for daily UH operations to include mentoring residents and assisting them in their adjustment to military life; ensuring residents comply with directives and military living standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dawn M. Weber)

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Designated Special Duties: Stepping into Leadership

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amanda Smith-Taylor, 509th Force Support Squadron, serves as the Career Assistance Advisor at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The CAA is an advisor to the enlisted force on force management and professional enhancement. The role of a CAA is to advise Airmen on career progression, planning, monitor mandatory pay and benefits briefing programs, and conduct advertising and publicity programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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Designated Special Duties: Stepping into Leadership

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mercedes McFerguson, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, currently serves as the First Term Airman Course Non-commissioned officer in charge at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. FTAC NCOIC is not listed as a Developmental Special Duty, however it is a local hire career broadening opportunity available at Whiteman AFB. FTAC provides a structured program to transition Airmen from a training environment to a mission-oriented environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dawn M. Weber)

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It only takes blood, sweat, tears: First female crew chief flies in B-2 Spirit

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-2 for U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Lambert, 509th Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief to the Spirit of New York at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 28, 2021. Lambert received the Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year Award for her work as the dedicated crew chief of the Spirit of New York, to reward her achievements she earned the opportunity to fly in the stealth bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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It only takes blood, sweat, tears: First female crew chief flies in B-2 Spirit

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Lambert, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief assigned to the Spirit of New York, approaches a B-2 Spirit parked on the flight line at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 28, 2021. Lambert received the Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year Award for her work as the dedicated crew chief of the Spirit of New York, along with this award, she earned the opportunity to fly in the stealth bomber. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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It only takes blood, sweat, tears: First female crew chief flies in B-2 Spirit

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Lambert, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief assigned to the Spirit of New York, poses next to the B-2 Spirit before boarding it for an incentive flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 28, 2021. Lambert received the Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year Award for her work as the dedicated crew chief of the Spirit of New York, along with this achievement, she earned the opportunity to fly in the stealth bomber. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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It only takes blood, sweat, tears: First female crew chief flies in B-2 Spirit

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Lambert, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief assigned to the Spirit of New York hugs members of her squadron before boarding the B-2 Spirit for her incentive flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 28, 2021. Lambert received the Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year Award for her work as the dedicated crew chief of the Spirit of New York, along with this achievement, she earned the opportunity to fly in the stealth bomber. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Hommel)

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Jet Mechanics Aide Kansas Speedway

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Boyd Kempher, 442d Maintenance Group Aerospace and Jet Engine Propulsion mechanic works on the centrifugal multi-switch, an integral piece to the jet engine dryer on Kansas Speedway on 2 May 2021. With unavailable help and the spare multiple states away, Kempher and Russell, both Reserve Airmen, were hand-selected to troubleshoot the speedway’s dryers in case of inclement weather.

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Airmen assist Kansas Speedway

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt’s Boyd Kempher and Daniel Russell, both Aerospace and Jet Engine Propulsion mechanics show Chief Master Sgt. Earl Dundas, 442d Fighter Wing Interim Command Chief, the malfunctioning parts to the jet engine dryer at Kansas Speedway on 2 May 2021.

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B-21 Flight Test Aircraft build progresses while B-21 Combined T

Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, poses for a photo with B-2 test program personnel Master Sgt. Brock Schuld, 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Lt. Col. Matthew Howard, 110th Bomb Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Brian Stiles, 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, in front of the B-2 "Spirit of Pennsylvania" during his visit to Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 5. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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B-21 Flight Test Aircraft build progresses while B-21 Combined T

Master Sgt. Brock Schuld, 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, discusses current B-2 weapons upgrades and modernization with Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, during his visit to Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 5. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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