The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chuck Reger Release Status: Rel More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Carter, the 509th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to attendees during the Whiteman Wreath Laying Ceremony at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, Mo., May 21, 2016. The More
Frank Berry, flight engineer of the B-29 Superfortress called "Doc" monitors his instrument panel during the aircraft's flight to Whiteman Air Force Base for the 2019 Wings over Whiteman Air & Space Show, June More
From left, U.S. Air Force Capts. Britt Hatley and Jeffery Schreiner, 393rd Bomb Squadron pilots, sign B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber lithographs during the Air Force Experience and Air Force recruiting demonstration More
Volunteers from the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron welcome veterans from the Missouri Veterans' Home during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 26, 2016. Approximately 20 veterans toured Whiteman More
A B-2 Stealth Bomber, “Spirit of Florida” prepares to launch for an afternoon training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-3, Aug. 6, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber ca More
Staff Sgt. Clayton Min, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, checks the oil during a routine vehicle inspection, Nov. 2. The vehicle maintenance shop performs basic scheduled maintenance for all More
Senior Airman Eduardo Swizer, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, troubleshoots a wiring harness during a vehicle inspection, Nov. 2. The vehicle maintenance shop performs major maintenance to More
Daniell Branch, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron intramural basketball team member, goes up for a layup against the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron B-team at the Fitness Center, Jan. 10. LRS began the gam More
Shaun Hardy, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron B-team intramural basketball team member, and the rest of his squad prepare a game plan after an early time-out against the 509th Logistics Readiness squadron at More
Tech. Sgt. Corey McGee, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services, suits up in his full fire suit, March 9. McGee's original goal was to be firefighter, a dream he gets to realize every day. (U.S. A More
Gary White, Waco glider restoration project volunteer, marks a piece of wood while working on the Waco glider at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 2, 2013. The Waco CG-4A glider was the most widely used U.S. More
Members of Team Whiteman participate in the annual Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Day at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 15, 2013. The event was held in the commissary parking lot to raise awareness for sa More
Senior Airman Joel Flowers, 509th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, reviews an X-ray of an aircraft part at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 1, 2013. The NDI shop has 12 full-time air More
Firefighters from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to enter a house during a fire training exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 7, 2013. The fire department was inspected on efficiency and ac More
Master Sgt. Jonathan Allen, a plumber with the 131st Civil Engineer Squadron, starts taking apart the back deck of a leased trailer, June 26, 2013, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The 131st, based out of Lamber More
Linda Reiling, 509th Maintenance Group, sings the national anthem as the 509th Bomb Wing Honor Guard presents the colors at the 509th Maintenance Operations Squadron inactivation ceremony July 15, 2013, at Whit More
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Jessica Pownell, 509th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of immunizations, after landing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 24, 2013. The president More
The Whiteman Honor Guard presents the colors during a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony Sept. 5, 2013, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. According to the Defense Prisoner of War/ Missing Personnel Office, more than 83 More
Marcus Kemp, a wide receiver from the Kansas City Chiefs signs his autograph on Chiefs memorabilia during a meet and greet at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 6, 2018. The Chiefs annual visit is part of More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Chesnet, a 509th Security Force Squadron combat arms instructor, teaches an M240B light machine gun annual qualification class at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 9, 201 More
Three B-2 Spirits prepare to taxi, April 8, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2’s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated de More
B-2 Spirit of California takes off during a base exercise, April 9, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The B-2’s low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy More
The Omaha Trophy was presented to Team Whiteman during a ceremony April 28, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The Omaha Trophy, sponsored by U.S. Strategic Command’s Consultation Committee, is awarded annua More
Senior Airman Jarod Hay, 709th Munitions Squadron weapons maintenance team member, is sent to the "Grog" during the 709th MUNS Combat Dining In, May 2, 2014, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The origins of the d More
Airman 1st Class Rolando Echavarria, 509th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection technician, begins a pre-evaluation on an aircraft part checking for discrepancies at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May More
Female defenders assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron pose for a portrait on Feb. 22, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. In honor of Women's History Month, Whiteman AFB is highlighting the wo More
Chaplain Capt. Graham Baily, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, poses for a portrait on Feb. 26, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Baily and his ministry team were recognized by Global Strike Command fo More
A joint service team from Whiteman Air Force Base conducted a Flag Detail at the Kansas City T-Bones baseball game, Saturday June 28, 2014. The T-Bones hosted the Whiteman members to hold the flag during the na More
Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., hold the American flag during the Royals vs. Orioles baseball game at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 15, 2014. A More
Community members and Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base gather May 16, 2015, in Sedalia, Mo., for the annual wreath-laying ceremony recognizing 2nd Lt. George Whiteman’s sacrifice. The nearby base was named a More
Firefighters from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated aircraft crash during a major accident response exercise May 20, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Constant training ensures that a More
Chief Master Sgt. Mauree Powell, 509th Mission Support Group superintendent, salutes during the national anthem at the 509th Bomb Wing change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 5, 2015. M More
Flight suits of U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team are placed on their seats prior to boarding their aircraft during the 2015 Wings Over Whiteman air show at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 12, 2015. Th More
Members of Team Whiteman take part in a flag ceremony during pregame ceremonies of the World Series game one at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 27, 2015. More than 100 service members participated in More
A collection specialist with the American Red Cross marks a donor’s arm as part of the donation process during a blood drive at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 13, 2016. The blood donation is a four-step pro More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zackary Demeter, a 509th Munitions Squadron Resource Advisor, approaches the finish line during the Resolution 5k run at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 29, 2016. Following the run, More
Airmen with the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels section fuel a B-2 Spirit between flights at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 2, 2016, during Red Flag (RF) 16-1 exercise. Red Flag, held at Nellis AFB More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Carbajal, the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) NCO in charge of individual protective equipment (IPE), inspects an M4 Carbine rifle prior to being issued at Whiteman A More
Leadership from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., salutes during the arrival of the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Feb. 16, 2016. Welsh met with Airmen leadership from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wi More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Fisher, the superintendent of Profession of Arms Center of Excellence (PACE), briefs senior enlisted leaders during PACE training at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March More
A Missouri Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopter, left, sits next to an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter on the flightline at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 1, 2016. Black Hawk helicopters More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard M. Clark, the 8th Air Force commander, center, speaks with members of the 509th Bomb Wing outside an aircraft hangar at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 12, 2016. Clark visit More
U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dexter Gore, the 509th Communications Squadron NCO in charge of intrusion detection systems, inspects perimeter sensors in the Air Force Global Strike Command’s electronic security syst More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lauren Palmer, a 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander support staff personnel craftsman, marshalls a B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 4, 2016. Palmer was diagno More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robyn Martinez, a 509th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, makes a simulated wound on an exercise player before an active shooter exercise at Whiteman Air Force B More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Khari, left, and Senior Airman Alec Kinney, both crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conduct pre-flight insp More
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft undergo pre-flight inspections prior to take off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. More than 200 Airmen and three B-2s deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Layton (left), an assistant dedicated crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Helms, a dedicated crew chief, both assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicate pre More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Pope, 509th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) training instructor, left, demonstrates the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test with Airman 1st Class John Cabral, 509th SFS member, a More
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit pilots assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing respond to their aircraft during Exercise Global Thunder 17 (GT17) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 27, 2016. Global Thunder is an annual co More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ashton Myers, a 509th Civil Engineer Squadron water and liquid fuels systems maintenance journeyman, releases a fish into Bear Lake on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 2, 2016. U More
Pat Welsh, the founder and president of PJ Welsh and Associates, LLC, a training and coaching service, trains 509th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 28, 2016. Welsh’s trainin More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Connie Chism, the infection preventionist and laboratory services supervisor with the 131st Medical Group, Missouri Air National Guard, explains to a volunteer how to act-out his symptoms fo More
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepares to land after conducting a local training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 11, 2017. Bomber missions familiarize ai More
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis through a “bird bath” after conducting a local training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 25, 2017. Due to the high lev More
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
B-2A, serial #88-0331, 'Spirit of South Carolina' of the 509th Bomb Wing, Air Force Global Strike Command, on the parking ramp at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during a visit April 11, 2017. The B-2A 'stealt 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
Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducts pre-flight checks on Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress, June 9, 2017, on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tibbets’ gr 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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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
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. 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
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
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
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
During a recent meeting, 131st and 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron members discuss mission planning goals. Capitalizing on the strengths of the active duty and the Air National Guard keeps the total force tea 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
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
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
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
Linda Ambard, a violence prevention integrator assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, holds her Vice Presidential commemorative coin July 10, 2018. Vice President Mike Pence gave More
Whiteman Elementary staff and students begin the first day of school Aug. 16, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The school serves 360 students, kindergarten through fourth grade living on Whiteman AFB. Prin More
(From left) Lt. Cols. Jennifer and John Avery sit together during their retirement ceremony Sept. 7, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The Averys were the first husband-wife team to fly the B-2. The More