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Air Force gains a piece of Tuskegee Airmen history 75 years after military segregation ends

Retired Col. Carl C. Johnson, a Tuskegee Airman, speaks with Heather Penney, a former U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter pilot, during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. Penney is known for flying a ramming mission to prevent United Airlines Flight 93 from reaching Washington, D.C. during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

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Air Force gains a piece of Tuskegee Airmen history 75 years after military segregation ends

A PT-17 Stearman aircraft sits in Hangar 3 during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. This aircraft will be put into the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force inventory and displayed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

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Air Force gains a piece of Tuskegee Airmen history 75 years after military segregation ends

Tuskegee Airmen and attendees listen to a speaker during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. The ceremony featured a restored PT-17 Stearman that was used as a trainer for the Tuskegee Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

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Air Force gains a piece of Tuskegee Airmen history 75 years after military segregation ends

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., center left, and Tuskegee Airmen stand in front of the PT-17 Stearman during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. Generations of Tuskegee Airmen attended the exchange ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

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Air Force gains a piece of Tuskegee Airmen history 75 years after military segregation ends

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., speaks at the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. The PT-17 Stearman will be displayed at the National Museum of U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

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Air Force gains a piece of Tuskegee Airmen history 75 years after military segregation ends

Tuskegee Airmen photos hang inside the PT-17 Stearman during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. This PT-17 Stearman aircraft served as a training bi-plane for the Tuskegee Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

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Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center leadership poses for a photo with a B-1B Lancer crew assigned to the 345th Bomb Squadron, and a B-52 Stratofortress crew assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron during a visit to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska July 18, 2023. Bombers routinely operate within the Indo-Pacific region to strengthen our commitment to our Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing waits for a hot-pit refueling at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 19, 2023, as part of a bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise. Bomber task force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate their always-ready, global strike capability. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our Allies and partners through the global employment of U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

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Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 19, 2023, as part of a bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise. Bomber task force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate their always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing lands at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 19, 2023, as part of a bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise. Bomber task force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate their always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing lands at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 19, 2023, as part of a bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise. Bomber task force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate their always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, sits on the runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, in support of a bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise, July 18, 2023. ACE operations and engagements with our Allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, lands at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, as part of a bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise on July 17, 2023. ACE tests our readiness to confront uncertainty and ensure we maintain a safe, secure, effective and ready bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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Delivering assurance: tri-bombers sync efforts in Alaska frontier

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, takes off in support of a bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 16, 2023. ACE operations and engagements with our Allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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Col. Illya K. Thomas

Official photo of 509th Mission Support Group Commander, Col. Illya K. Thomas

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Minot Airmen support ACE concepts in Alaska

A B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is parked at the parking apron in support of a bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 14, 2023. The ACE exercise aims to enhance interoperability and build enduring relationships with Allies and partners. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

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Whiteman Air Force Base Weather Flight

Staff Sgt. Luke Calvert, 509th OSS noncommissioned officer in charge of weather operations, sets up the TMQ-53 weather sensor at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 27, 2023. When active, the sensor sends collected weather data directly to the weather flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Robert Hicks)

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Col Keith Butler Official Photo

Official portrait for 509th Bomb Wing Commander Col. Keith Butler.

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The Spirit Chapel: A Safe Space

The 509th Bomb Wing chapel team supports the wing’s mission by taking care of the mental and spiritual well-being of the base. Chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen work hand in hand to provide care to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey Farrell)

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509th Bomb Wing Change Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Butler, 509th Bomb Wing incoming commander, speaks at the change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 21, 2023. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gebara, Eighth Air Force commander presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Hicks)

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