Maj. Gen. James C. Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force commander, speaks to members of Team Whiteman during an all-call formation on Oct. 23, 2018 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Dawkins took the opportunity to recognize the contributions of the 509th Bomb Wing and to answer questions during a Q-and-A forum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)