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    Strategic deterrence is a daily occurrence [Image 2 of 11]

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    Military personnel are working around a large stealth aircraft, identified as a B-2 Spirit bomber, inside a hangar facility. Ground crew members in various uniforms, including flight suits and high-visibility vests, are conducting pre- or post-flight operations near the aircraft's nose landing gear. A warning sign restricting access to aircrew is visible near the nose gear area.

    UNITED STATES

    10.27.2016

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Michaela Slanchik 

    509th Bomb Wing   

    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 command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. The generation exercise also helped Whiteman pilots hone their quick response reaction to alert calls.

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    Date Taken: 10.27.2016
    Date Posted: 11.05.2016 10:46
    Photo ID: 2970428
    VIRIN: 161027-F-VN530-044
    Resolution: 5799x3804
    Size: 28.42 MB
    Location: US
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    Two military personnel in olive green flight suits are running across an airfield tarmac toward the camera. Behind them are vehicles labeled 'ALERT FORCE' with flashing red lights, suggesting a scramble or rapid response drill. A control tower and various airfield buildings are visible in the background.
    Military personnel are working around a large stealth aircraft, identified as a B-2 Spirit bomber, inside a hangar facility. Ground crew members in various uniforms, including flight suits and high-visibility vests, are conducting pre- or post-flight operations near the aircraft's nose landing gear. A warning sign restricting access to aircrew is visible near the nose gear area.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is positioned inside a large military hangar, with two ground crew personnel standing in front of it. The aircraft bears the serial number '21069' and crew name placards on its nose gear door. The scene appears to be a pre-flight or post-flight ground operation at a military air base.
    A large military aircraft hangar is shown open, revealing a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber positioned inside. The facility appears to be an active U.S. Air Force base, likely Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, based on the distinctive hangar design used for B-2 operations. The scene depicts what appears to be a routine maintenance or pre-flight preparation activity on the flight line.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel stand at attention in front of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber inside a hangar. The aircraft bears the serial number 21069 and crew names are stenciled on the nose hatch panel. The scene appears to be a pre-flight or post-flight inspection/ground crew standby operation.
    A ground crew member in an orange high-visibility safety vest and military camouflage uniform stands facing the nose of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, serial number 21069, inside or at the entrance of a hangar. The aircraft's nose panel displays crew information including Mission Commander Capt J Grunzinger, Pilot Capt J Poyser, DCC SSgt Quimbaya, and ADCC SSgt Layton. Ground support equipment including a red fire extinguisher cart labeled '120' is positioned beneath the aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is shown inside a hangar, with a crew member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) standing near the nose landing gear. The aircraft displays a crew data placard listing assigned personnel including Mission Commander CAPT J GRUNZINGER, Pilot CAPT J POYSER, DCC SSGT QUIMBAYA, ADCC SSGT LAYTON, and bears the tail number 21069. The scene appears to be a pre-flight inspection or maintenance check.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is taxiing on a runway at what appears to be a military air base. The flying wing aircraft is photographed from a front-facing angle, showcasing its distinctive triangular silhouette. A second aircraft with landing lights illuminated is visible in the background to the right.
    A military ground crew member wearing an orange safety vest and camouflage uniform is marshaling a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber out of a large aircraft hangar. The aircraft is partially visible inside the hangar, which is well-lit and features an American flag banner on the exterior wall. The scene appears to be taking place at a military air base on an overcast day.
    A military airfield ground crew member wearing an orange safety vest and camouflage uniform is marshaling an aircraft on a concrete flight line. A large aircraft hangar is visible to the right, with what appears to be a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber parked inside. Additional aircraft are visible in the background on the taxiway.
    A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber named 'Spirit of New York' is parked on a flight line apron near a hangar. The aircraft bears the tail code 'WM' and serial number '1068', with 'Grim Reapers' squadron markings visible on the nose gear door. A ground crew member in a high-visibility vest is conducting a walkaround inspection near the right main landing gear.

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