Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Crew chiefs with the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to tow a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, March 11, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. Bomber training missions and deployments ensure crews maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and demonstrate the ability to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dillon Cody, an aircraft fuel systems technician with the 509th Maintenance Squadron, performs an aerial-refueling operational check on a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, March 13, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. Bomber training missions and deployments ensure crews maintain a heightened state of readiness to demonstrate their ability to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hirantha De Mel, a crew chief with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, watches a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber perform an engine run, March 11, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. Strategic Command bombers regularly deploy to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct PACOM-led operations which provide leaders deterrence options to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Torrance, an electrical and environmental systems technician with the 131st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs maintenance on a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, March 11, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. These deployments help maintain global stability and security while enabling aircrew to become familiar with operating in different regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Maintainers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, perform a gear swing on a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber March 13, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. Strategic Command bombers regularly deploy to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct PACOM-led operations which provide leaders deterrence options to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Wirth, a crew chief with the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to tow a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, March 11, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The Department of Defense regularly conducts bomber training missions with and in support of the geographic combatant commands to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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B-2 Spirit supports global security in Pacific region

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes off, March 27, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations . Bomber operations provide a visible demonstration of the U.S. Air Force's ability to project power globally and respond to any potential crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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B-2 Spirit supports global security in Pacific region

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes off, March 27, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations . Bomber operations provide a visible demonstration of the U.S. Air Force's ability to project power globally and respond to any potential crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability in PACOM theater

Published March 30, 2016
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION --

Maintainers and crew chiefs from the 509th Bomb Wing out of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed with B-2 Spirit aircraft to an undisclosed location in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. The deployment ensures the Airmen maintain readiness and proficiency, while providing a global strike capability to the theater and maintaining stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

B-2 Spirit supports global security in Pacific region

B-2 Spirit supports global security in Pacific region