U.S. Air Force Capt. Renee Cassidy, the 509th Maintenance Operations officer in charge, and her husband, Capt. Justin Cassidy, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, pose for a photo in Knob Nost More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Henry, a crew chief assigned to the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, completes a checklist during a no-notice operational readiness exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Clemons, right, a career development specialist assigned to the 509th Force Support Squadron, verifies Airman 1st Class Kenya Nthani, a 509th Operations Support Squadron ai More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, visits Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., for an all-call where he spoke with hundreds of Airmen conveying his strategic messages on March 17, 2017. Wright took q More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jon Stimmel Jr., right, the 509th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) NCO in charge of mission weather operations, develops a flying brief while Senior Airman Alex Knowles, left, a weath More
The 2017 Wings Over Whiteman Airshow poster. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber assigned to the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings (BW) races down the flightline during takeoff at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 20, 2017. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capabl More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darron Hunter, the 509th Maintenance Group (MXG) superintendent, performs pre-flight checks on a B-2 Spirit and signals to the mission commander that he is clear and free to mov More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jasmine Deauvearo, an armorer assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), holds an M4 carbine with an M320A1 grenade launcher attached at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo¬¬., A More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Lang, a 509th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation entry controller, stands by on post at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 25, 2017. Defenders are responsible for More
(From left) Airman 1st Class Anish Chauhan and Senior Airman Shane Hoag, both water and fuel systems management journeymen of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron, stand with the squadron’s guide-on flag at Mount More
Two B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fly over Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. These bombers are participating in exercises Saber Strike and Baltic Operations (BALTO More
Members of Team Whiteman take part in an operator challenge workout at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 9, 2017, to pay honor to service members lost in a combat mission. The HH60G Pave Hawk, “Pedro 66,” carr More
A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the runway at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 9, 2017. The B-2 routinely conducts bomber assurance and deterrence missions providing a flexible and v More
A B-29 Superfortress, named Doc, taxis down the flightline at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 9, 2017. The restored aircraft was flown to Whiteman by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets IV, the 509th B More
The Trojan Horsemen perform an aerial demonstration during the Wings Over Whiteman air show at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 10, 2017. The Trojan Horsemen are a T-28 Warbird demonstration team who perform More
Spectators view a restored B-29 Stratofortress, named Doc, during the Wings Over Whiteman air show at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 10, 2017. Doc is one of only two B-29s to be in flying status after its r More
Julie Clark waves an American flag after landing her Beechcraft T-34 Mentor during the Wings Over Whiteman air show at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 11, 2017. The event featured performances by the Air Com More
U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Molnar, the former 509th Maintenance Group (MXG) commander, right, returns the guidon to Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets IV, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, during the MXG change of comman More
Jared Wheeler, the Knob Noster school district superintendent, speaks to members of Whiteman and the local community about the Knob Noster High School’s FIRST Robotics team at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June More
Members of the Knob Noster Stealth Panther Robotics Team, demonstrates how the team competes at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 14, 2017. This was the team’s inaugural year, and they competed in multiple com More
U.S. Air Force Colonel John J. Nichols, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, took command with the passing of the Guide from Major Gen. Thomas Bussiere, the Eighth Air Force commander, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. More
Members of the 509th Munitions Squadron participate in Global Strike Challenge (GSC) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 20, 2017. Airmen are hand-selected to compete in GSC from their units.
Lt.Col. Ellis (right) assumes command of the 325th Weapons Squadron during a squadron change of command ceremony on June 21, 2017, at Whiteman Air Force Base.
Maj. Baumbaugh (right) assumes command of the 509th Contracting Squadron during a squadron change of command ceremony on June 30, 2017, at Whiteman Air Force Base.
Charles Wellman, the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron wood working supervisor, crafts new crates to house the B-2's tires at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 17, 2017. Wellman has been practicing wood work More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Young is a 509th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Young faced many adversities growing up and wor More
Alpha Warrior professionals talk to competitors before Alpha Warrior Challenge at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 22, 2017. They were available to give tips and demonstrate how they would take on the obstacles.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Montgomery, a 509th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and his side-kick MWD Gipsy recently returned from a U.S. Secret Service support mission involvi More
U.S. Air Force Airman Faheem Muhammad, a member of the 509 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron attending the First Term Airmen Course, listens to a discuss about professionalism at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July More
First Term Airman Course students engage in a discussion about professionalism at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 24, 2017. FTAC is a five-day class that consists of briefs from different base agencies, 13 h More
U.S. Air Force Airman Sean Guarin, left, and Airman 1st Class Devin Gantt, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment apprentice, repair the flightline at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 25, 2017. More
Aircraft electrical and environmental system technicians with the 509th and 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons set up a cabin pressure tester cart at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 27, 2017. Cabin pressur More
Gregory Giles, a flight operation scheduler assigned to the 72d Test and Evaluation Squadron, runs at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 28, 2017. Giles is part of the base’s running club and was the first memb More
Jim Ivie, a pest control specialist assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares a single-door trap for placement at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 2, 2017. The traps are designed to close once a More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Anthony, an electrical and environmental specialist assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron, grabs a breakout box to test an overhead lighting control panel at Whiteman More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Nutter, a 509th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, controlled entry during an exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 4, 2017. An entry control point was stood up to More
Katrina Shanks, the Total Body Resistance Exercise (TRX) instructor, performs an exercise with the TRX Suspension Trainer at the fitness center at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 8, 2017. Shanks earned her T More
Members of the 509th and 131st Maintenance Group maintenance flights use a crane to replace a B-2 Spirit replica, nicknamed the Spirit of Innovation, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 10, 2017. The B-2 repl More
The Airmen of the 509th Maintenance Squadron metals technology shop make repairs to various pieces of equipment at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 18, 2017. These Airmen are responsible for the creation and More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Robinson, the First Term Airmen Course (FTAC) NCO in charge, mentors Airmen during FTAC at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 17, 2017. FTAC is a five-day class that consists of More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nikolas Westland, an Airman Dorm Leader (ADL) assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron, mentors Airman 1st Class Lester Mendez, an avionics back shop apprentice assigned to the 50 More
Members of Whiteman’s FIRST® LEGO® robotics team gathered for their second meeting at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 31, 2017. Members of the team had the opportunity to present their ideas for the second p More
Over 600 Team Whiteman members participated in the military appreciation tailgate to kick off the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) first football game at Walton Stadium in Warrensburg, Mo., Aug. 31, 2017. More
The Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox baseball teams join military members and fans as they pay respect as the National Anthem plays before a game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 11, 2 More
Airmen assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11, 2017 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The ceremony included a moment of silence and the placing of a wreath honoring th More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Brian Bedell and Matthew Hinson, both installation patrolmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, are coined by Chief Master Sgt. James Lyda, the 509th Bomb Wing interim More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Nelson, center, a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gathers with members of Team Whiteman after his flight in a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman A More
Members of Whiteman’s FIRST® LEGO® robotics team practice clearing course objectives and course movements at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Sept. 21, 2017. This portion of the build fuses LEGOs with actual robot More
A remembrance ceremony was held in honor of National MIA/POW Recognition Day at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Sept. 21, 2017. The opening ceremony included remarks from a guest speaker and the 509th Bomb Wing v More
A C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the Missouri Air National Guard's 139th Airlift Wing, based in St. Joseph, Mo., taxis to transport Missouri Army National Guard equipment and personnel from Whiteman Air Fo More
Memebers of the Chaplain Corps assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., were honored with borrowing a Torah from the Congregation B’Nai Amoona in St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 10, 2017. This is the second borrowing of More
Members of Team Whiteman participate in the main event for Fire Prevention Week at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 14, 2017. The main event included a base parade with firefighters assigned to the 509th Civi More
Pilots assigned to the 393d Bomb Squadron fly T-38 Talons in formation over Missouri, Oct. 26, 2017. The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude supersonic pilot trainer aircraft. The two-seat jet has a top More
U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., inspect a B-2 Spirit before it takes off Oct. 28, 2017. The B-2 conducted a conducted a long-range mission to the U.S. Pacific Command area o More
A 509th Bomb Wing crew chief waits to marshal a B-2 spirit to the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 28, 2017. The B-2 conducted a long-range mission to the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility More
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Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron provide flightline security during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 1, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Co More
U.S. Air Force 509th Maintenance Group crew chiefs prepare a B-2 Spirit prior to take off during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 1, 2017. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Stra More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sergio Avalos, a survival, evasion, resist and escape (SERE) specialist, trek through bushes with pilots of Team Whiteman to a designated starting area to conduct the navigation portio More
A Tournament of Roses representative dressed in a white suit shows 509th Bomb Wing leadership one of the Decorating Places for Rose Parade floats in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 30, 2017. The Decorating Places is a d More
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., and two F-35 Lightning IIs from Edwards AFB, Calif., teamed up with Donate Life to perform a flyover for the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eddie Fore, right, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist assigned to the 509th Operations Support Squadron, begins to time Staff Sgt. John Mapes, a desk sergeant assign More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eddie Fore, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist assigned to the 509th Operations Support Squadron, poses while wearing his green beret Jan. 24, 2018, at Whiteman Air More
A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party specialist assigned to the 7th Air Support Operations Squadron located in Fort Bliss, Texas, communicates with pilots during a training Jan. 31, 2018, in Lincoln, Mo. More
A U.S. Army crew chief with the 1-135th Assault Helicopter Battalion monitors a UH-60 Black Hawk before take off during a joint training at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 31, 2018. In addition to establishi More
Members of the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron are trained to operate large vehicles Feb. 14 , 2017, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The training was conducted to ensure all Airmen of the squadron are familiar wi More
The 72d Test and Evaluation Squadron hosted a centennial celebration on Feb. 17, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The event was held to celebrate the 100 years the 72d TES has operated. During the event gu More
A collage of photos illustrating members assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron standing in their respective flight formation and on-the-job shots of defenders at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., through 2 More
A visual screening test is shown in and out of focus to demonstrate the potential results of receiving photorefractive keratectomy eye surgery to enhance vision. The optometry clinic at Whiteman Air Force Base, More
Tech. Sgt. Michael Vallejo, a 509th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, receives a personalized flight suit from Brig. Gen. John Nichols, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Ma More
Mission-oriented protective posture gear is set out during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Survival Skills class March 5, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The MOPP gear consists of More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Nichols, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, signs the Women’s History Month Proclamation on March 7, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The theme for the month is honoring women wh More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Clement, a fuels lab technician assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, takes samples of Jet A fuel at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 8, 2018. There are additives More
Six chief master sergeant medallions lay on a table at the Mission’s End Club at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 16, 2018. The medallions were presented by wing leadership to recognize Whiteman’s newest chi More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anish Chauhan, a water and fuels systems management journeyman assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron, freefalls during a skydiving jump March 10, 2018, over Kansas City, Mo. More
Pilots assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conduct a harness pull for one of the trainees during a water survival training at the University of Central Missouri’s pool April 5, 2018. The under-water harne More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Cone, a contract administrator assigned to the 509th Contracting Squadron, writes one of his slam poetry pieces at Whiteman Air Force Base Mo., April 6, 2018. Cone writes ab More
Airman 1st Class Richard Elizalde-Barrios, an individual protective equipment apprentice assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., shares his experience and progress in More
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
Billy Matheny, the senior combative instructor assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadrons, spares with Airman 1st Class Richard Elizalde Barrios Apr. 16, 2018 at Warrensburg, Mo. Matheny trains many differ More
Crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron finish wiping down the inside of a panel of a B-2 Spirit during a wash at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 10, 2018. Each square inch of the B- More
Three U.S. Air Force second lieutenants discuss the process of commissioning through Officer Training School at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 11, 2018. Airmen from different career fields around Whiteman 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., Apri More
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 ensure More
Team Whiteman members participate in Operation Spirit, a mock deployment for children, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 5, 2018. Members took part in different activities throughout the day that included: g More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ashley Dudley, a pass and identification clerk assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, sits and plays with her daughter at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 4, 2018. Dudley More
The Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the Omaha Trophy award ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 8, 2018. The Omaha Trophy was awarded to the men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st B More
U.S. Air Force tactical air control party members ride in a Missouri Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk before jumping to their designated drop zone during a training exercise in Clinton, Mo., May 17, 2018. Th More
Whiteman's newest dedicated crew chiefs cite the charge and accept the responsibilities of a DCC at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. May 18, 2018.
Missouri Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Christopher O’Conner, 131st Comptroller Squadron, speaks at the start of the 30th Annual Whiteman Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, Mo. More
A low observable technician assigned to the 509th Maintenance Squadron sands the wing of the B-29 Superfortress static display at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 21, 2018. Low observable technicians perform c More
A U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician prepares equipment for the Full Spectrum EOD Warrior Challenge at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., May 23, 2018. The EOD flight at Whiteman Air Force Base hosted s More
A member of Danica Patrick’s pit crew speaks with pilots from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, before the start of the 2018 Indianapolis 500, May, 27, 2018. Whiteman performed a B-2 Spirit flyover as part of More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sherrill, an Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician assigned to the 509th Maintenance Group, cleans a damaged circuit board from a power control unit on May 29, 2018. More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Haley Storicks, an administrative journeyman assigned to the 509th Contracting Squadron, works out at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 1, 2018. Storicks is working out for More
(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Secrest, 509th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives opening remarks during the Charlie Fire Team remembrance ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base Missouri, June 10, 2018. Secr More
The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen are the keepers of the B-2 Spirit. From landing gear to the steering system, it takes approximately one year for a member to be certified to perform maintenance on More
A member of Team Whiteman feeds the goats at the annual Independence Day Celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, on July 3, 2018. The celebration kicked off with a four-ship T-38 flyover and featured More