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The newly introduced B-2 advanced technology bomber sits on the flight line in front of Air Force Plant 42 during the roll out ceremony

The newly introduced B-2 advanced technology bomber sits on the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Mcgill Release Status: ... More

An F-16B Fighting Falcon chase plane accompanies a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

An F-16B Fighting Falcon chase plane accompanies a B-2 advanced techno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

An overview in-flight image of the B-2 Bomber in its fifth test flight. The flight lasted one hour and seventeen minutes. Northrop CHIEF Test Pilot Bruce Hinds and Air Force LT. COL. John Small of the B-2 Combined Test Force were at the controls. The first five test flights were designed to expand the flight envelope, demonstrate the handling qualities of the aircraft while flying in the air refueling position and validate the proper function of the aircraft's subsystems

An overview in-flight image of the B-2 Bomber in its fifth test flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to... More

Horizontal aerial view of a KC-135R tanker with the 911th ARS (Red Eagles) from Grand Forks, North Dakota, as it refuels a B-2 bomber that is on its way to an airshow at RAF Fairford, England. The tanker crew is attached to the European tanker task force at RAF Mildenhall. The F-15C Eagle escort is with the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th FW at RAF Lakenheath

Horizontal aerial view of a KC-135R tanker with the 911th ARS (Red Eag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Scotland (SCT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Randy Mallard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The crew of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing do a preflight inspection in the B-2s hangar. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

The crew of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing do ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

The flight crew of a B-2 Spirit Bomber from the 509th Bomb Wing performs an engine warm-up prior to departure from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to perform combat sorties on day 31 of NATO Operation Allied Force

The flight crew of a B-2 Spirit Bomber from the 509th Bomb Wing perfor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

An air-to-air medium shot of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber aircraft during a training exercise. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions

An air-to-air medium shot of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, CIV Release Status: Relea... More

Air Force crewchiefs from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, service a B-1B Lancer bomber engine during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Air Force crewchiefs from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, service a B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 28th AEW Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane Cuomo, USAF Release ... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 "Spirit," aircraft assigned to the325th Bomb Squadron (BS) flies a mission in support of Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2002

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 "Spirit," aircraft assigned to the325th Bomb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2002 Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: R... More

US Air Force personnel assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing (BW), 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an USAF B-2 Spirit aircraft for deployment, at Whiteman AFB, Missouri (MO), in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force personnel assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing (BW), 509th Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) David Moses, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), marshals a B-2 Spirit aircraft in at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), following a mission flowing in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) David Moses, 509th Aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Nationally syndicated radio personality, Erich "Mancow" Muller, speaks to Team Whiteman members. He toured the B-2 Spirit of Oklahoma bomber and flew the B-2 simulator during his visit

Nationally syndicated radio personality, Erich "Mancow" Muller, speaks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

U.S. Air Force 2nd Munitions Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., present the newly renovated Royal Air Force (AVRO) B.2 Vulcan delta wing subsonic bomber aircraft to COL. Michael Moeller (right, back to camera), Commander, 2nd Bomb Wing, during the 8th Air Force Museum's"Adopt-a-Plane"inspection ceremony on Sept. 30, 2004. The"Adopt-a-Plane"program affords units from around the base to refurbish and maintain the museum's historic artifacts. (U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Trina Flannagan) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 2nd Munitions Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Trina R. Flannagan, USAF Relea... More

Spectators attend the roll out ceremony for the introduction of the B-2 advanced technology bomber on the flight line in front of Air Force Plant 42

Spectators attend the roll out ceremony for the introduction of the B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on its first flight, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Rose Reynolds Release Status: Relea... More

Canada's Aerial Demonstration Team the Snowbirds perform, banking right in full formation, smoke trailing high above a B-2 Spirit Bomber at Nellis AFB during the United States Air Force's 50th Anniversary and Air show

Canada's Aerial Demonstration Team the Snowbirds perform, banking righ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Brett K. Snow Release Status: Releas... More

During dedication of the B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" stealth bomber, Senator John Glenn, democrat-Ohio speaks and motions from the podium in front of the aircraft. Listening on the stage is LGEN Brett Dula, Vice Commander Air Combat Command

During dedication of the B-2 "Spirit of Ohio" stealth bomber, Senator ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chris Liptock Release Status: Re... More

Close-up of the cockpit of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing. Crew members are silhouetted as they prepare for the next mission. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

Close-up of the cockpit of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A view of the front half of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, as it taxis out for take-off during an exercise sortie. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A view of the front half of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

During the filming of their final mission, Adam, a cast member of MTV's Road Rules 10 watches as SENIOR AIRMAN Erin Evans, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey prepares receive and connect with a B-2 Spirit for an air-to-air refueling. The "Roadies" carried a crest to McGuire AFB at the crack of dawn for a 5-hour mission. During the mission the cast observed the refueling of a B-2 Spirit bomber, only to find that the captain of the bomber had instructions for them, that they must deliver the crest to General Williams on return to the base

During the filming of their final mission, Adam, a cast member of MTV'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Scott H. Spitzer, Civilian, USAF ... More

Somewhere in the skies of Nebraska a B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman AFB, Missouri, gets refueled from a Nebraska Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker. This was a first time refueling for one of the pilots in the B-2 bomber

Somewhere in the skies of Nebraska a B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC/ANG Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Lee Straube, USAF Release... More

Mk-84 Two thousand-pound bombs wait to be loaded onto a B-1B Lancer bomber from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing during Operation Enduring Freedom. A Combat Camera sticker and written messages adorn this load of bombs as others have since the beginning of the operation. Air Force B-2, B-1 and B-52 bombers have expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These ...

Mk-84 Two thousand-pound bombs wait to be loaded onto a B-1B Lancer bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Mk-84 Two thousand-pound bombs wait to be loaded onto a B-1B Lancer bomber from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing during Operatio... More

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crewchief from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing looks over his aircraft checklist during Operation Enduring Freedom. The aircraft is loaded and readied for a combat mission over Afghanistan. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support ...

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crewchief from the 28th Air Expeditio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crewchief from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing looks over his aircraft checklist during Operat... More

US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber pilots Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Terry Terwee, left and Major (MAJ) Edward Martignetti, discuss their mission highlights before take off, in the "Spirit of Indiana" at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB)

US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber pilots Lieutenant Colone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Acc Scene Camera Operator: TSGT ... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean Landau, receives the latest weather updates from STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian Gibson, after performing pre-flight checks on the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber "Spirit of Oklahoma," at this first-ever forward operating location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean Landau, receives the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Gaddis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tony "Chilli Dawg" Rodriguez mans the MHU-83C/E Munitions Loading System to maneuver a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) GBU-32 2,000-pound bomb as USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Colby Davis signals and guides the munition onto its cradle on the MHU-110 Munitions Handling Trailer during day two of operation IRAQI FREEDOM. In the background sits a USAF B-2 Spirit bomber

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tony "Chilli Dawg" Rodri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Janice H. Cannon, USAF Release Sta... More

US Air Force (USAF) crewmen with the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), prepare their B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber aircraft for a mission from a forward-deployed base, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) crewmen with the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Richard Freeland, USAF Release Sta... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) Jennifer Wison puts on her parachute harness in the Life Support shop at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV). The Captan is a B-2 Spirit pilot with the 393rd Bomb Squadron (BS) from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO)

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) Jennifer Wison puts on her parachut...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mich... More

US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber, "The Spirit of Ohio," sits on the ramp at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV)

US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber, "The Spirit of Ohio," sits on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael R. Nixon, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Douglas Adams (left) and USAF SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Brousseau, 509th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight, Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), discuss the plan of action during an EOD training exercise at the base. USAF SRA Brousseau is acting as the EOD Team CHIEF while USAF TSGT Adams will evaluate the team's performance. The EOD Flight's primary duty is to support Whiteman AFB, the B-2 Spirit bomber and weapon systems, local and surrounding area to include, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Illinois for any explosive disposal eventuality. The EOD team members train weekly to maintain their...

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Douglas Adams (left) and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Douglas Adams (left) and USAF SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Brousseau, 509th Civil En... More

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomber Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., soars over the Pacific Ocean during a refueling mission on April 4, 2005. The 509th BW is currently deployed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomber Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit"Stealth"bomber, 509th Bomber Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches the aerial refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, somewhere over Guam, Apr. 4, 2005. The Bombers are deployed to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a rotation that has provided the U.S. Pacific Command a continous bomber presence in the Asian Pacific region since February 2004, enhancing regional security and the U.S. commitment to the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit"Stealth"bomber, 509th Bomber Wing, Whitema...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An aerial view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., as it heads out to the training range at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Exercise Red Flag 06-1 on Jan. 30, 2006. Red Flag, which involves more than 85 aircraft ranging from B-2 Spirit bombers to F-16 Fighting Falcons, tests aircrew's warfighting skills in realistic combat situations. The aircraft will be flying missions day and night to the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range where they will simulate an air war. Units from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, United Kingdom and Australia will also participate in the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Kevin...

An aerial view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 20th Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., as it heads out to the... More

A close-up side view of the newly introduced B-2 advanced technology bomber on the flight line in front of Air Force Plant 42 during the roll out ceremony

A close-up side view of the newly introduced B-2 advanced technology b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to P... More

A cameraman sets up near a B-2 advanced technology bomber as the aircraft prepares for its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A cameraman sets up near a B-2 advanced technology bomber as the aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on the ground at the Air Force Flight Test Center for its first flight

A view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber on the ground at the Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent Release ... More

A left side view of the front of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft as it prepares for its first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

A left side view of the front of a B-2 advanced technology bomber airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status:... More

A 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117 aircraft stands in Hangar 3. The aircraft is part of a display which also includes the B-2 bomber aircraft, F-22 tactical fighter aircraft and the advanced cruise missile. The exhibit has been assembled to provide members of Congress with an opportunity to view examples of stealth or "low observable" technology.

A 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-117 aircraft stands in Hangar 3. The ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: George Air Force Base State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT. Douglas Gilbert Release Status:... More

The B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber #0040, "Spirit of Alaska" assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron stands ready for aircraft generation in its hangar. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

The B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber #0040, "Spirit of Alaska" assigned to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron prepares the surface of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing aircraft for painting during the exercise. Along with personal protective equipment, he is in a sealed paint vapor enclosure attached to the aircraft surface. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron prepares the surface of a B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and a T-38 Talon fighter on display at the Joint Services Open House 2000

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and a T-38 Talon fighter on display at the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bernard Wilson Release Status: R... More

A B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, makes contact with the boom of a McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, KC-10A Extender aircraft during a Capstone orientation flight. Capstone is a Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training mission providing interservice training for the wartime application of airlift. Through Capstone, senior level officers are able to observe the significance of airlift and its role in all military operations. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. Its low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and ...

A B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, makes co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, makes contact with the boom of a McGuire Air Force Base, New Jers... More

A B-2 Spirit approaches a KC-10A Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey during the filming of MTV's Road Rules 10. The refueling was part of the cast's final mission of the Road Rules season. The "Roadies" carried a crest to McGuire AFB at the crack of dawn for this 5-hour mission. During the mission the cast observed the refueling of a B-2 Spirit bomber, only to find that the captain of the bomber had instructions for them, that they must deliver the crest to General Williams on return to the base

A B-2 Spirit approaches a KC-10A Extender from McGuire Air Force Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, Civilian, USAF Release ... More

An Air Force Engine SPECIALIST from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, conducts routine maintenance on an air turbine starter for the B-1B Lancer bomber, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)...

An Air Force Engine SPECIALIST from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Air Force Engine Specialist from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, conducts routine maintenance on an air turbine starter for... More

A B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, takes off from Eielson AFB, Alaska, on a mission in support of exercise Northern Edge 2002

A B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, take...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Walt... More

As US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Corie Hudson (center left), raises a GBU-32 (2,000-pound) Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) into the bomb bay of a USAF B-2 Spirit with the MHU-83C/E Munitions Loading System, USAF Weapons Team Member #2, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Hall (left) and USAF Weapons Team CHIEF, SSGT Michael Copeland, prepare to secure it. All are with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO). The bomber will fly half way around the earth for a combat sortie in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

As US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Corie Hudson (center l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft on the ramp at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV). The Bombers are from the 509th Bomb Wing (BW) at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO) and participate in regular Red Flag exercises

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft on the ramp at Nellis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mich... More

The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) Crew Chiefs set up markers before the Spirit of Missouri's arrival during the B-2 Spirit bombers 10th Anniversary Ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), on 17 December 2003 where the B-2 was declared fully operational capable. The ceremony also celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Flight

The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) Crew Chiefs set up mark...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA T... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber sits under a full-moon while on the Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam (GU), tarmac

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber sits under a full-moon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J... More

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing, B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft, prepares for a refueling by a 319th Air Refueling Wing, KC-135R Stratotanker refueler tanker aircraft, on Sept. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Scott T. Sturkol) (RELEASED)

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing, B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft, prepares...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott T. Sturkol, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft taxis on the runway during an exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., on September 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Ryan Wilson) (RELEASED)

A B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft taxis on the runway during an exercise at...

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: AIRMAN Ryan Wilson Release Status: R... More

Over the Pacific Ocean a US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber, 509th Bomber Wing (BW), Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), refuels from an Illinois Air National Guard (ILANG) KC-135 Stratotanker, 126th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Scott AFB, during a deployment to Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam (GU). The bomber deployed as part of a rotation that has provided US Pacific Command (USPACOM) officials a continuous bomber presence in the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing regional security and the US commitment to the Western Pacific

Over the Pacific Ocean a US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber, 509th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit"Stealth"bomber, 36th Expeditionary Wing, conducts an aerial refueling with a KC-10 Extender during exercise Green Lightning, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, July 25, 2006. The Exercise will improve the U.S. capabilities and operational familiarity in the region for the Pacific bomber presence and servers to enhance relations with the RAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by TECH SGT. Shane A. Cuomo) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit"Stealth"bomber, 36th Expeditionary Wing, c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raaf Base Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Shane A. Cuomo, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit multi-role bomber, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., performs a fly-over during the 14th Operations Group semi-annual career day fly-in at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., on May 5, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenn Brown, Civilian) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit multi-role bomber, from Wh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Columbus Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kenn Brown, CIV, USAF Release Sta... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at Air Force Plant 42

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42 during its rollout

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its han...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing at the Air Force Flight Test Center. The B-2 is at the center for its first flight

A front view of a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft taxiing at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status:... More

A close up view from inside the Boom Operators position of a KC-10 Extender aircraft as an USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO approaching for refueling.

A close up view from inside the Boom Operators position of a KC-10 Ext...

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

An extreme close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO as it approaches for refueling. The image was taken from the Boom Operators position of an USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft

An extreme close up view of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber from 509t...

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

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, retracts its nose gear during a take-off for an exercise sortie. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A KC-10A Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey refuels a B-2 Spirit during the filming of MTV's Road Rules 10. The refueling was part of the cast's final mission of the Road Rules season. The "Roadies" carried a crest to McGuire AFB at the crack of dawn for a 5-hour mission. During the mission the cast observed the refueling of a B-2 Spirit bomber, only to find that the captain of the bomber had instructions for them, that they must deliver the crest to General Williams on return to the base

A KC-10A Extender from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey refuels a B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, Civilian, USAF Release ... More

NATO delegates stand in front of a B-2 stealth bomber on static display in support of The Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (SACLANT) Seminar held at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, which was attended by 100 delegates from 18 countries. The seminar's purpose was to bring NATO leaders together to discuss issues from a Maritime and North American perspective and give leaders a hands on opportunity

NATO delegates stand in front of a B-2 stealth bomber on static displa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J... More

An Air Force load crewmember from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, maneuvers an MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loader with a 2,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) based on a Mk-84 bomb to be loaded on a B-1B Lancer during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ...

An Air Force load crewmember from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, man...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Air Force load crewmember from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, maneuvers an MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loader with a 2,000-pound ... More

A close-up of the KC-135R Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) (Wisconsin Air National Guard) boom as it engages and refuels a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber on a training mission

A close-up of the KC-135R Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dan Richardson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, lands at Eielson AFB, Alaska, after completing a mission in support of exercise Northern Edge 2002

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Walt... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing (BW), taxis out on a mission and is the first-ever deployed to this forward operating location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to the 509th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Gaddis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Carl Robertson, Crewchief, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), communicates with the pilots of his B-2 Spirit before they take off from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO). The USAF B-2 is leaving Whiteman AFB in support of Exercise CORONET DRAGON 49, a forward deployment exercise to Andersen AFB, Guam

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Carl Robertson, Crewchief...

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: SRA Tia Schroeder, USAF Release Stat... More

The US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit, Spirit of Kitty Hawk, Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), arrives at Andersen AFB, Guam, for Operation CORONET DRAGON 49. The forward deployment exercise features the Spirit and provides training for the pilots and crewmembers of Whiteman AFB

The US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit, Spirit of Kitty Hawk, Whiteman Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber Crew CHIEF, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Steven L. Jonas, marshals in his B-2 aircraft on the ramp at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV)

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber Crew CHIEF, AIRMAN First Class...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mich... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Benjamin J. Viets, a Crew CHIEF, performs maintenance in the entry hatch of a B-2 Spirit bomber at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Benjamin J. Viets, a Crew...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mich... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Crew CHIEF guards his B-2 Spirit stealth bomber under the light of a full-moon while on the Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam (GU), tarmac

A US Air Force (USAF) Crew CHIEF guards his B-2 Spirit stealth bomber ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean McLaughlin, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) SPECIALIST, wearing an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bomb suit (EOD-8), performs an x-ray test using a SAIC RTR-4 Portable Digital X-Ray Imaging System on a simulated explosive during a training exercise. The EOD Flight's primary duty is to support Whiteman AFB, the B-2 Spirit bomber and weapon systems, local and surrounding area to include, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Illinois for any explosive disposal eventuality. The EOD team members train weekly to maintain their proficiencies for real world events

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean McLaughlin, Explosiv...

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: SSGT Tia Schroeder, USAF Release Sta... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean McLaughlin wearing the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bomb suit (EOD-8), and USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Becker, 509th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight take a moment to describe different possibilities for operating and setting up the Real Time X-Ray (RTR-4) equipment, during a training session at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO). The EOD Flight's primary duty is to support Whiteman AFB, the B-2 Spirit bomber and weapon systems, local and surrounding area to include, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Illinois for any explosive disposal eventuality. The EOD team members train weekly to...

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean McLaughlin wearing t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean McLaughlin wearing the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bomb suit (EOD-8), and USAF... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber taxis onto the flightline at Anderson Air Force Base (AFB), Guam (GU), in support of exercise Coronet Bugle 49. The B-2 is deployed to Anderson from Whiteman AFB, Missouri (MO). Close by is a B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. (SUBSTANDARD)

A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber taxis onto the flightl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tia Schroe... More

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing, B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft, prepares for a refueling by a 319th Air Refueling Wing, KC-135R Stratotanker refueler tanker aircraft, on Sept. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Scott T. Sturkol) (RELEASED)

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing, B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft, prepares...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott T. Sturkol, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit"Stealth"bomber, 36th Expeditionary Wing, conducts an aerial refueling with a KC-10 Extender during exercise Green Lightning, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Norhtern Territory, Australia, July 25, 2006. The Exercise will improve the U.S. capabilities and operational familiarity in the region for the Pacific bomber presence and servers to enhance relations with the RAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by TECH SGT. Shane A. Cuomo) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit"Stealth"bomber, 36th Expeditionary Wing, c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raaf Base Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Shane A. Cuomo, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

Representative Ike Skelton of Missouri speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the base's new Combat Crew Training Squadron building, which will support B-2 advanced technology bomber operations

Representative Ike Skelton of Missouri speaks at the groundbreaking ce...

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: SSGT Michael W. Tyler Release Status... More

An F-16B Fighting Falcon chase plane accompanies a B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft on the B-2's first flight, at the Air Force Flight Test Center

An F-16B Fighting Falcon chase plane accompanies a B-2 advanced techno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Wycheck Release Status: Releas... More

A stealth B-2 Spirit comes in for a landing at Le Bourget Airport during a flight demonstration at the 41st Paris Air Show. The Spirit is attached to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Montana

A stealth B-2 Spirit comes in for a landing at Le Bourget Airport duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paris Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

GEN Richard E. Hawley, Commander Air Combat command greets North Carolina's Governor Jim Hunt on the stage during dedication ceremonies for the B-2 bomber "Spirit of Kitty Hawk" parked in the background. Exact Date Shot Unknown

GEN Richard E. Hawley, Commander Air Combat command greets North Carol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Frank P. Rizzo Rele... More

Low light level, fish-eye lens view, showing A US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit aircraft approaching a USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft during a nighttime refueling mission

Low light level, fish-eye lens view, showing A US Air Force (USAF) B-2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron prepares the surface of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, "Spirit of Oklahoma" from the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing aircraft for painting. Along with personal protective equipment, he is in a sealed paint vapor enclosure attached to the aircraft surface. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A1C Ryan Hill, 509th Maintenance Squadron prepares the surface of a B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

On day 27 of NATO attacks against Yugoslavian military targets, the B-2 "Spirit of Mississippi" poses while waiting for weapons to be be loaded during NATO Operation Allied Force. Mk 84, 2000 pound bombs, are on a trailer in the right foreground of the frame

On day 27 of NATO attacks against Yugoslavian military targets, the B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

The US Air Force B-2 Spirit performs for the crowd at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, during Air Fete 2000. The B-2's appearance at Air Fete 2000 is its only scheduled European Air Show for the year. Air Fete is Europes largest military sponsored air show

The US Air Force B-2 Spirit performs for the crowd at Royal Air Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Randy Mallard, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A B-2 Spirit Bomber aircraft approaches the boom and refueling probe of a US Air Force KC-10A Extender Aircraft from McGuire AFB, New Jersey during a training exercise. Only the rear section of the KC-10 aircraft is visible in the picture

A B-2 Spirit Bomber aircraft approaches the boom and refueling probe o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, CIV Release Status: Relea... More

An Air Force weapons loader from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, checks a Mk-82 500-pound bomb prior to loading it onto a B-52 bomber, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting ...

An Air Force weapons loader from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, chec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Air Force weapons loader from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, checks a Mk-82 500-pound bomb prior to loading it onto a B-52... More

An Air Force Communication and Navigation Systems SPECIALIST from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, marshals a B-52H Stratofortress bomber during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

An Air Force Communication and Navigation Systems SPECIALIST from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Major Command Shown: 28th AEW Scene ... More

The view from the refueling station of the KC-135R Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) (Wisconsin Air National Guard). The boom is extended and ready to engage and refuel an approaching B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber on a training mission

The view from the refueling station of the KC-135R Stratotanker from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dan Richardson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler sits on the flight line, while a B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, lands at Eielson AFB, Alaska, after completing a mission in support of exercise Northern Edge 2002

A US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler sits on the flight line, while a B-2 Spi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Walt... More

US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowlers sits on the flight line, while a B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, lands at Eielson AFB, Alaska, after completing a mission in support of exercise Northern Edge 2002

US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowlers sits on the flight line, while a B-2 Spir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Walt... More

Members of the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMS) and US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit stealth bomber Hydraulic SPECIALIST, AIRMAN (AMN) Jarrett Doorentz, left and Environmental and Electrical SPECIALIST, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Carr carry an air hose at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri

Members of the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMS) and US Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Acc Scene Camera Operator: TSGT ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Ron Poe (left) and USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Wilson Lieske troubleshoot a PD501 Air Conditioning unit. The unit is used to cool B-2 Spirit bombers during aircraft start-up at their forward deployed location in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Ron Poe (left) and USAF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C Justin Hall, USAF Release Status: R... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John McKeehan, 40th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Weapons Load Team member, performs a post-flight inspection of a rotary weapons launcher of the B-2 Spirit bomber. These inspections are vital to crew safety and findings determine how long the aircraft will take to be turned around for continued support in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John McKeehan, 40th Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Janice H. Cannon, USAF Release Sta... More

The US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit, Spirit of Kitty Hawk, Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), arrives at Andersen AFB, Guam, for Operation CORONET DRAGON 49. The forward deployment exercise features the Spirit and provides training for the pilots and crewmembers of Whiteman AFB

The US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit, Spirit of Kitty Hawk, Whiteman Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

The US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit, Spirit of Kitty Hawk, Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), arrives at Andersen AFB, Guam, for Operation CORONET DRAGON 49. The forward deployment exercise features the Spirit and provides training for the pilots and crewmembers of Whiteman AFB

The US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit, Spirit of Kitty Hawk, Whiteman Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

The US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit, Spirit of Kitty Hawk, Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), sits at its parking spot shortly after landing at Andersen AFB, Guam, for Operation CORONET DRAGON 49. The forward deployment exercise features the Spirit and provides training for the pilots and crewmembers of Whiteman AFB

The US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit, Spirit of Kitty Hawk, Whiteman Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US Air Force (USAF) Crew Chiefs, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Christopher J. Grady, left and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ricardo Avila wait to marshal their B-2 Spirit bomber to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV). on 23 October 2003. The AIRMAN are with the 509th Bomb Wing from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO)

US Air Force (USAF) Crew Chiefs, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Christopher J. Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mich... More

Two B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft taxi on the runway during an exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., on September 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Ryan Wilson) (RELEASED)

Two B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft taxi on the runway during an exercise a...

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: AIRMAN Ryan Wilson Release Status: R... More

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at Air Force Plant 42

A front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber at its rollout at A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

The Northrop-built B-2 Stealth bomber is rolled out at Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, California. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The Northrop-built B-2 Stealth bomber is rolled out at Air Force Plant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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