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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chase Molitor, a weapons load crew 3-member assigned to the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, left, and Airman 1st Class Zachary Frana, a weapons load crew 4-member assigned to the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, transfer a GBU-38 with a MHU-83 during the fourth quarter load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 6, 2017. The 3 member responsibility is to inspect all of the weapons before they get loaded and ensure the crew has all the tools they require to complete the load.


Fostering competition and esprit de corps

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chase Molitor, a weapons load crew 3-member assigned to the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, left, and Airman 1st Class Zachary Frana, a weapons load crew 4-member assigned to the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, transfer a GBU-38 with a MHU-83 during the fourth quarter load competition at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 6, 2017. The 3 member responsibility is to inspect all of the weapons before they get loaded and ensure the crew has all the tools they require to complete the load.

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Andy Martins, a manager for the Warrensburg High School baseball team, stands with his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem before a game at West Park in Warrensburg, Mo., April 16, 2018. Growing up with autism, Andy has used sports as a way to strength his communication and socialization skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
Andy Martins, a manager for the Warrensburg High School baseball team, watches the game at West Park in Warrensburg, Mo., April 16, 2018. Even though he has autism, Andy is a vital member of the team. He ensures the pitchers do not exceed the limit number of throws per game, which is put in place to prevent injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
Andy Martins, a manager for the Warrensburg High School baseball team, watches the game at West Park in Warrensburg, Mo., April 16, 2018. Ever since he was 6 years old, Andy has been involved in sports, which has helped him with his autism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Neff, a member of the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, transfers weapons with a 10K-AT forklift driver at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 13, 2018, in support of a 442d Fighter Wing deployment. The 509th and 131st work together to ensure missions, such as deployments and humanitarian efforts, are successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
Members of the 509th and 131st Logistics Readiness Squadrons discuss mission planning objectives at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 25, 2018. Capitalizing on the strengths of the active duty and the Air National Guard keeps the total force team competitive for honors such as the Maj. Gen. Warren R. Carter Logistics Readiness Award. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)
Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., hosted an enlisted commissioning fair at Whiteman AFB, April 11, 2018. Airmen from different career fields around Whiteman attended the enlisted commissioning fair to learn about different commissioning options like OTS, the Air Force Academy, medical commissioning programs and more.
Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., hosted an enlisted commissioning fair at Whiteman AFB, April 11, 2018. Airmen from different career fields around Whiteman attended the enlisted commissioning fair to learn about different commissioning options like OTS, the Air Force Academy, medical commissioning programs and more.
Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., hosted an enlisted commissioning fair at Whiteman AFB, April 11, 2018. Airmen from different career fields around Whiteman attended the enlisted commissioning fair to learn about different commissioning options like OTS, the Air Force Academy, medical commissioning programs and more.
U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Gallo, the 509th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Geoffrey Steeves, as Steeves assumes command of the 13th Bomb Squadron, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 13, 2018. The 394th Combat Training Squadron was inactivated and its personnel shifted over to the 13th Bomb Squadron, which will now serve as the formal training unit for the B-2 Spirit.
A mural of red dragon that represents the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. The 509th AMXS Airmen deliver maximum combat readiness while maintaining a deployable combat force capable of projecting B-2 Spirit global firepower at a moments notice, anytime and anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
A B-2 Spirit prepped and ready for a mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron consists of approximately 570 personnel tasked with maintaining $15 million worth of equipment and their daily excellence ensures the mission capability of the B-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Meehan, a composite tool kit technician assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, helps a crew chief check out maintenance tools at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. In the supply building, the technicians control more than $15 million worth of equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)