U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, 8th AF command chief, speaks with 509th Security Forces Squadron Airmen during a base familiarization and immersion tour at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 25, 2020. Weatherington and Smith met with Airmen and leadership across base to discuss Team Whiteman’s role in the global strike and deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)