Assuring deterrence

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 inspections at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug, 11, 2016. The U.S. Strategic Command forces operate 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week detecting and deterring strategic attack against the U.S. and their allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Khari Harris, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., endures rainy conditions to prepare a B-2 Spirit aircraft for take off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug,11, 2016. Bomber operations provide a visible demonstration of the U.S. ability to project power globally and respond to any potential crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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A U.S. Air Force B -2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., waits to taxi onto the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 12, 2016. The U.S. military has maintained a deployed strategic bomber presence in the Pacific since March 2004, which has contributed significantly to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Kinney and Senior Airman Khari Harris, both crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepare to marshal a B-2 Spirit onto the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. The U.S. Strategic Command regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of strategic assets to ensure the U.S. is able to honor their security commitments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., awaits clearance to taxi onto the flightline, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 11, 2016. The U.S. maintains a strong, credible bomber force that enhances the security and stability of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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A U.S. Air Force B -2 Spirit aircraft deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., launches from the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 12, 2016. With its subsonic speeds and its nearly 7,000 mile unrefueled range, the B-2 Spirit is capable of bringing massive firepower, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through the most challenging defenses. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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509th AMXS, getting it done during BAAD missions

Published Aug. 16, 2016
By Senior Airman Jovan Banks
Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- U.S. Airmen with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conduct pre-flight inspections at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug, 11, 2016. The U.S. Strategic Command forces operate 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week detecting and deterring strategic attack against the U.S. and their allies.

Assuring deterrence

Assuring deterrence

Assuring deterrence

Assuring deterrence

Assuring deterrence

Assuring deterrence