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  • Gliding back into history

    As the enemy slept on the ground below, Waco CG-4A Gliders quietly flew across enemy lines during World War II. At Whiteman Air Force Base, volunteers have been working since 2006 to restore one of these gliders for the Air Force Museum.Whiteman's history dates back to 1942, when the U.S. Army Air

  • Face of Defense: B-2 crew chief fills important role

    His hands are glazed from spatters of grease and oil. His uniform reeks of hydraulic fluid after working a 12-hour shift maintaining a B-2 Spirit.Airman 1st Class Steven McCray, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit B-2 crew chief, is one of more than 160 crew chiefs who perform maintenance on the B-2. He

  • Maintain standards - from head to toe

    Airmen are required to maintain physical fitness standards all year long. Warmer weather usually leads to more people exercising outdoors, and maybe buying new running shoes.When in the market for new athletic shoes, there are a few things Airmen must keep in mind, if they plan to wear them with the

  • Feature: Supplying the mission

    "DEFENDERS!""PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS!"This is the chant that comes to mind when conversation of the 509th Security Forces Squadron comes up. Security Forces' mission is to defend stealth firepower, U.S. resources and the Whiteman community, "anytime ... anywhere." With 24-hour security coverage, the

  • A day in the life of a missileer: Preparation

    Before F. E. Warren's missile combat crews ever begin their 24-hour alerts, many tasks must be accomplished. Just like many other jobs at Warren, missileers arrive on base at approximately 7:30 a.m to begin preparing for their trip to the missile field.Missile combat crews are made up of two

  • Golden: 2nd Bomb Wing celebrates 50 years

    Many know April 1 brings jokes aplenty to many family, friends and co-workers, but for the 2nd Bomb Wing, April 1, 1963 began a 50-year strong partnership with Barksdale.The wing transferred from Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. where it was flying B-47s and began integrating personnel and equipment of the

  • Hydro brake-down

    With a weight of 160,000 pounds, the B-2 Spirit can be a hard object to slow down. The 509th Maintenance Squadron hydraulic shop's mission is working on the brake system that brings the B-2 to a halt."We are in charge of maintaining all hydraulic systems on the jet," said Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Elms,

  • Lieutenant conquers Kilimanjaro

    On Feb. 14, 1st Lt. Diana Wong found herself standing atop Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, and the largest free-standing peak in the world.Just three months earlier, she had been burnt out from work and a full-time graduate school course load. After seeing a pamphlet for the

  • Egress integration shop - the pilot's last line of defense

    If a mishap occurs during flight, it is vital that pilots be able to safely eject from the cockpit. The 509th Maintenance Squadron egress shop is responsible to ensure they can accomplish just that.The egress shop's mission is to handle required maintenance for all parts of the ejection seats in the

  • Joint-training brings the heat on fire readiness

    A chill lingers in the air on a beautiful March morning. Suddenly, the morning calm is consumed by searing heat. A B-52H Stratofortress erupts into flames. As if coming from the mouth of a beast, tongues of fire lick at the sides of the aircraft, threatening to consume it whole.Courtesy of the