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  • U.S. Air Force Airman Stephen Taborn-Walker, 509th Operation Support Squadron Airfield Management operations coordinator, practices measuring the width of the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Sept. 23, 2020. The width of the runway determines what kind of aircraft can divert to Whiteman AFB, in case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

    Getting the job done: Whiteman AFB Airfield Management

    One of the most important features of any Air Force Base is the airfield.  Airfields allow aircraft to take off at a moment’s notice to maintain readiness and demonstrate the combat capabilities of the Air Force. At Whiteman Air Force Base, the 509th Operation Support Squadron Airfield Management Office, works to ensure the safety of the aircraft
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, speaks with 509th Medical Group Airmen during a visit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 24, 2020. Weatherington and Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, 8th AF command chief, met with Airmen and leadership to discuss Team Whiteman’s role in the global strike and deterrence mission during a base familiarization and immersion tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

    The 8th Air Force command team visits Whiteman Air Force Base

    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, visited Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 24-25, 2020.  During the tour, Weatherington and Smith visited Airmen, received hands-on training and spoke with wing leadership
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