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Team Whiteman Airmen share their role in strategic bomber mission with SECAF

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett meets with maintenance Airmen during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 11, 2020. During her visit, Barrett spoke with base leaders, first responders and maintenance personnel across the installation to learn what it takes to manage the overall health of the B-2 fleet, improve and sustain unit capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

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Team Whiteman Airmen share their role in strategic bomber mission with SECAF

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and Lt. Col. Nicola Polidor, the Det. 5, 29th Training Systems Squadron commander and B-2 Spirit stealth bomber pilot, are greeted by 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs prior to a familiarization flight for Barrett during a visit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 11, 2020. During her visit, Barrett spoke with base leaders, first responders and maintenance personnel across the installation to learn the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber’s critical role of global deterrence as part of the nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

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509th MXG RE Airman reviews medical face shield 3D blueprint

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Astleford, a 509th Maintenance Group research and engineering computer-aided drafting manager, showcases a 3D blueprint for a medical face shield prototype, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 13, 2020. The RE shop utilized the National Institute of Health’s approved face mask as a model to create their own version of a face shield, featuring an added foam piece on the forehead to provide more comfort and using an adjustable band verses an elastic rubber one. The RE shop works 24-hour operations in order to maintain the various requests supporting other base functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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509th Maintenance Group research and engineering shop 3D prints M249 Light Machine Gun belt link retainers

The 509th Maintenance Group research and development shop prints M249 Light Machine Gun belt link retainers, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 13, 2020. The RE shop specializes in 3D printing and take requests from different units on base to utilize their skills in creating tools, discontinued parts or rigs for specific mission requirements (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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509th Maintenance Group research and engineering shop 3D prints machine gun parts

A 3D printer displays a digital M249 Light Machine Gun belt link retainers at the 509th Maintenance Group research and engineer shop, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 13, 2020. All products are reviewed by the Quality Assurance flight ensuring the products are quality and safe to utilize for the mission. The RE shop specializes in 3D printing and take requests from different units on base to utilize their skills in creating tools, discontinued parts or rigs for specific mission requirements (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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509th MXG research and engineering Airman showcases medical face shield prototype

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Astleford, a 509th Maintenance Group research and engineering computer-aided drafting manager, showcases a 3D printed medical face shield prototype, made by the RE shop at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 13, 2020. The RE shop utilized the National Institute of Health’s approved face mask as a model to create their own version of a face shield, featuring an added foam piece on the forehead to provide more comfort and using an adjustable band verses an elastic rubber one. Once approved, they plan on producing more than 300 shields to give to aid in Johnson County, Missouri’s COVID-19 medical efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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A shared moment of triumph

Senior Airman Eric Young stands next to Karen, his adoptive mother, after his Airman Leadership School graduation, Oct. 24, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Although she wasn't able to legally adopt Young, he still refers to her as his mother. Young is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician with the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron. (Courtesy Photo)

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Proudly serving: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Young

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Young is a 509th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Young faced many adversities growing up and worked hard to make his life a success, serving in the military and sharing a message of hope with Wingmen who are struggling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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Members of the 509th Medical Group strap a simulated aircraft accident victim to a stretcher during a major accident response exercise May 20, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. During exercises like these, medics who might not normally treat patients together are tested on their ability to quickly and efficiently work as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Marc Dunham, 509th Medical Operations Squadron nurse, applies pressure to the neck wound of a simulated patient during a major accident response exercise May 20, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Although he typically works in the Personnel Reliability Program clinic, Dunham was part of the response team because major accidents require all medics to work together to treat patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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509th Medical Group Doctor named AFGSC Flight Surgeon of the Year

Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Joseph Sharp, a 509th Medical Group flight surgeon, stands in front of the clinic at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 1, 2020. Sharp earned the Air Force Global Strike Command “Flight Surgeon of the Year Award” for his innovative practices and dedication to his patients. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Johns)

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509th MDG innovative pharmacy operations sign directs patients

A sign located at the entrance of the 509th Medical Group, directs pharmacy patients to the new curb side pharmacy pickup at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 20, 2020. The medical group’s pharmacy implemented curbside pickup pharmacy procedures. The new service allows individuals with called-in refills and activated prescriptions to park in a designated parking spots and have their prescriptions delivered to the car. This procedure is part of the effort to limit visiting the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

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Patient receives prescriptions by 509th MDG COVID-19 innovative pharmacy operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Jones, a 509th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental technician and pharmacy augmentee, delivers prescriptions to a patient outside the 509th Medical Group, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 20, 2020. The medical group’s pharmacy implemented curbside pickup pharmacy procedures. The new service allows individuals with called-in refills and activated prescriptions to park in a designated parking spots and have their prescriptions delivered to the car. This procedure is part of the effort to limit visiting the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

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509th Medical Group pharmacy implements innovative COVID-19 operations, continues mission during pandemic

Natalie McCoy, left, a 509th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron base operational support team manager, passes a bag of prescriptions to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Jones, a 509th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental technician and pharmacy augmentee, for delivery to a patient outside at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 20, 2020. The medical group’s pharmacy implemented curbside pickup pharmacy procedures. The new service allows individuals with called-in refills and activated prescriptions to park in a designated parking spots and have their prescriptions delivered to the car. This procedure is part of the effort to limit visiting the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

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Meeting maintainers

Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, the 509th Bomb Wing command chief at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, engages with active-duty and Air National Guard Airmen from the 509th and 131st BW for the first time in an operational setting during the Bomber Task Force Europe at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, March 13, 2020. BTF Europe tests the readiness of the Whiteman AFB B-2 Spirit fleet as well as the Airmen and equipment that support it, proving their collective ability to operate at forward locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

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Connected to the mission

Senior Airman Laine Terry, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, stands for a portrait on the flightline of Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, March 11, 2020. Terry deployed with his fellow active-duty wingmen and Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 131st BW, to Lajes Field in support of the routine U.S. Strategic Command operation called Bomber Task Force Europe. BTF missions challenge Airmen and the B-2 Spirit fleet they support to operate at forward locations across Europe as they would at their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB in support of Bomber Tas

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircrew performs pre-flight checks in the cockpit of their aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131st Bomb Wing is the total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron, readies a B-2 Spirit for flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131s Bomb Wing’s 131st MXS is the total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron, readies a B-2 Spirit for flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 crew took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131st Bomb Wing’s 131st MXS is a total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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B-2 Spirits take off from Whiteman AFB

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing ready their B-2 Spirit for flight at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 took off from Whiteman AFB to support U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force operations in Europe. The 131st Bomb Wing is the total-force partner unit to the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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