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A history of service

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A history of service

Staff Sgt. Alexander Baney, 509th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, solders a circuit board at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, August 15, 2022. The avionics backshop specializes in B-2 Spirit computer systems and its repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Garcia)

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A history of service

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A history of service

Staff Sgt. Alexander Baney, 509th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, stands in front of unit wall artwork at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, August 15, 2022. The avionics backshop specializes in B-2 Spirit computer systems and its repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Garcia)

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A holiday tree is lit during a base holiday tree and menorah lighting ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Dec. 1, 2015. Following the ceremony, families gathered for the 509th Force Support Squadron holiday celebration where they decorated cookies,

A holiday tree is lit during a base holiday tree and menorah lighting ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Dec. 1, 2015. Following the ceremony, families gathered for the 509th Force Support Squadron holiday celebration where they decorated cookies, heard music from a bell choir and took photos with Santa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero)

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A job ‘weld’ done

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erik Lof, 442nd Maintenance Squadron welder, programs the water jet machining center at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 16, 2014. This process cuts panel for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keenan Berry/Released)

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A job ‘weld’ done

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mitchell Jones, 442nd Maintenance Squadron welder, examines chart on a wielding machine at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 16, 2014. The chart displays proper wielding settings for all metal used for wielding purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keenan Berry/Released)

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A job ‘weld’ done

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mitchell Jones, 442nd Maintenance Squadron welder, wields a piece of metal at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mo., July 16, 2014. The metal inert gas wielder is used wield pieces of metal, making them reusable. The 442nd MXS is part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, th eonly Air Force Reserve Command wing located in the State of Missouri. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Keenan Berry/Released)

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A legacy remembered

The atomic bomb, dropped by the crew of the 509th Composite Group's B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, detonates over Hiroshima, Japan. The first of two historic drops, these missions contributed to forcing Japan to surrender, ending World War II. (U.S. Army Air Forces file photo)

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A Lesson in Heritage

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Chief Sam Parish, 8th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, speaks at Whiteman's Annual Award Banquet Feb. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cory Todd)

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A little rain can’t dampen spirits on Draft Day

Members of Team Whiteman met current Kansas City Chiefs players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and the mascot, KC Wolf, during the 2017 Draft Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 29, 2017. From setting up the festivities in 5 Bay and Hangar 52 to providing security and medical readiness, more than 100 volunteers ensured the event was a success.

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A little rain can’t dampen spirits on Draft Day

Members of Team Whiteman met current Kansas City Chiefs players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and the mascot, KC Wolf, during the 2017 Draft Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 29, 2017. From setting up the festivities in 5 Bay and Hangar 52 to providing security and medical readiness, more than 100 volunteers ensured the event was a success.

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A little rain can’t dampen spirits on Draft Day

Members of Team Whiteman met current Kansas City Chiefs players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and the mascot, KC Wolf, during the 2017 Draft Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 29, 2017. From setting up the festivities in 5 Bay and Hangar 52 to providing security and medical readiness, more than 100 volunteers ensured the event was a success.

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A little rain can’t dampen spirits on Draft Day

Members of Team Whiteman met current Kansas City Chiefs players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and the mascot, KC Wolf, during the 2017 Draft Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 29, 2017. From setting up the festivities in 5 Bay and Hangar 52 to providing security and medical readiness, more than 100 volunteers ensured the event was a success.

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A little rain can’t dampen spirits on Draft Day

Members of Team Whiteman met current Kansas City Chiefs players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and the mascot, KC Wolf, during the 2017 Draft Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 29, 2017. From setting up the festivities in 5 Bay and Hangar 52 to providing security and medical readiness, more than 100 volunteers ensured the event was a success.

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A little rain can’t dampen spirits on Draft Day

Members of Team Whiteman met current Kansas City Chiefs players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and the mascot, KC Wolf, during the 2017 Draft Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 29, 2017. From setting up the festivities in 5 Bay and Hangar 52 to providing security and medical readiness, more than 100 volunteers ensured the event was a success.

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A little rain can’t dampen spirits on Draft Day

Members of Team Whiteman met current Kansas City Chiefs players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and the mascot, KC Wolf, during the 2017 Draft Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 29, 2017. From setting up the festivities in 5 Bay and Hangar 52 to providing security and medical readiness, more than 100 volunteers ensured the event was a success.

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A Long Way Down!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Airman First Class Christopher Palacio , 509th Operations Support Squadron ,hangs from side of tower down the fire escape tunnel preparing to release and descend, 133 feet down, Sept. 22. Anyone who works in the tower must complete the training to ensure they know what to expect in the descent of the extreme drop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Carlin Leslie)

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A Long Way Down!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -The rescue slide deployed from the Air Traffic Control Tower at Whiteman Air Force Base, Sept. 22. The slide at full length extends to 133 feet, and can be deployed at around a minute. This was part of an annual training for the tower personnel.( U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Carlin Leslie)

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A Long Way Down!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Chief Master Sergeant Tim Cooley, 509th Bomb Wing command chief, prepares to go down the fire escape from the Whiteman Air Traffic Control Tower, Sept. 22. Anyone who works in the tower must complete the training to ensure they know what to expect in the descent of the extreme drop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Carlin Leslie)

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