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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, salutes B-2 Spirit pilot before takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 "Spirit of Washington" launched 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 in support of Bomber Tas

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron, signals a final good luck hand signal to a B-2 Spirit pilot before takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 8, 2020. The B-2 "Spirit of Washington" launched 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 performs final steps of a B-2 Spirit pre-flight check 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 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 National Guard Tech. Sgt. Justin Aeckerle, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Squadron, gives a thumbs-up hand signal to a B-2 Spirit pilot before takeoff 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 Staff Sgt. Larry Brown, a B-2 crew chief assigned to the 131st Aircraft 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 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, gives a thumbs-up hand signal to fellow crew chiefs during a B-2 Spirit pre-flight check 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 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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Indiana State University Detachment 218 cadet smiles while riding to leader meeting

Indiana State University Detachment 218 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets pause for a photo during a tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mar. 3, 2020. Team Whiteman's officers afforded the 28 cadets with an opportunity to talk with officers and pilots about their roles in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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20th Attack Squadron sensor operator showcases MQ-9 Reaper flight simulator to Indiana State University Detachment 218 AFROTC cadets

Senior Airman Gabe, 20th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator, shows Indiana State University Detachment 218 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets how to operate a flight simulator during a tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mar. 4, 2020. The 28 cadets had an opportunity to test two flight simulators including an A-10 Thunderbolt II simulator, allowing those seeking a piloting position to get the feel of operating an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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Indiana State University Detachment 218 cadets stand in front of B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber

Indiana State University Indiana, Detachment 218 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets stand in front of a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber during a tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mar. 4, 2020. The 28 cadets learned about what it takes to be a pilot and operate the Air Force’s premiere stealth airframe—the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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Indiana State University Detachment 218 commander coins 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply flight commander

2nd Lt. Casey Bunt, left, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply flight commander is coined by Capt. John Pedro III, right, the Indiana State University Detachment 218 commander, during a tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mar. 4, 2020. Bunt worked alongside company grade officers to coordinate an AFROTC tour to enlighten cadets on various positions they can hold within an operational Air Force base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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Indiana State University Detachment 218 cadets stand in front of F-4 Phantom II

Indiana State University Detachment 218 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets stand in front of an F-4 Phantom II static display during a tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mar. 4, 2020. The “Detachment 218 Phantoms” paid homage to their name by learning about the aircraft’s history in relation to WAFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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Indiana State University Detachment 218 cadets listen to 509th Bomb Wing commander

Col. Jeffrey T. Schreiner, 509th Bomb Wing commander, center, talks with Indiana State University Detachment 218 cadets during a mission brief at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mar. 3, 2020. During their stay, the cadets talked with wing commanders, asking various questions regarding what leaders look for in their future officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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Indiana State University Detachment 218 cadet smiles in 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit

Cadet Jeffrey Stewart, an Indiana State University Detachment 218 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, smiles in a training bomb suit during a tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mar. 3, 2020. The 28 cadets tested various career fields’ mission equipment to include the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight’s bomb suit, as well as the 442nd Fighter Wing and 20th Attack Squadron’s flight simulators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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442nd Fighter Wing pilot enlightens, inspires Indiana State University Detachment 218 AFROTC cadets

Capt. Tyler Byrd, 442nd Fighter Wing inspector general, talks with Indiana State University Detachment 218 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets, during a tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Mar. 3, 2020. Team Whiteman company grade officers afforded the cadets an opportunity to learn how officers work operationally at an Air Force wing, in order to prepare the future leaders for the positions they may fill at a base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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B-2 Spirit pilot surprised girlfriend with unique proposal

Marie Lisman, left, reacts to a proposal from Capt. Stuart Shippee, right, a 393rd Bomb Squadron B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber pilot, Aug. 31, 2019, in northern Missouri. Once he launched a few squadron coins with a weather balloon, Shippee gained the confidence to launch a ring approximately 90 thousand feet into the atmosphere to propose to his fiancée. (Courtesy Photo)
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B-2 Spirit pilot and fiancée happily engaged after unique proposal

Marie Lisman and Capt. Stuart Shippee, a 393rd Bomb Squadron B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber pilot pose for a photo Aug. 31, 2019, in northern Missouri. Once he launched a few squadron coins with a weather balloon, Shippee gained the confidence to launch a ring approximately 90 thousand feet into the atmosphere to propose to his fiancée. (Courtesy Photo)
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A ring out of this world

A proposal ring floats in approximately 90 thousand feet in the atmosphere Aug. 31, 2020, in space. Capt. Stuart Shippee, a 393rd Bomb Squadron B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber pilot launched ring from Missouri to propose to his girlfriend—now fiancée—Marie Lisman. (Courtesy Photo)
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509th and 131st Bomb Wing leadership receive KC Royals gifts

Kansas City Royals team members present a commemorative B-2 Spirit photo to 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing leadership during a visit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 30, 2020. During the visit, KC Royals team members ate lunch with Airmen, toured a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber and participated in a meet and greet while learning about the Airmen and the jobs they perform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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KC Royals visit 509th and 131st Bomb Wing Airmen

Kansas City Royals team members stand for a photo with 509th Bomb Wing Airmen at Whiteman Air Force Base, Jan. 30, 2020. During the visit, KC Royals team members ate lunch with Airmen, toured a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber and participated in a meet and greet while learning about the Airmen and the jobs they perform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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KC Royals thank 509th and 131st Bomb Wing Airmen

Joel Goldberg, a Kansas City Royals broadcast journalist, thanks Team Whiteman Airmen and their leadership during the team’s visit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Jan. 30, 2020. During the visit, KC Royals team members ate lunch with Airmen, toured a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber and participated in a meet and greet while learning about the Airmen and the jobs they perform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
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