Bomber B-2 Spirit US Air Force being sent to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Together with B-1 and B-52, this stealth bomber for the first time carry out a joint mission in the South China Sea.
These pictures show a small part of the maintenance and checks before the aircraft on August 10, 2016 Andersen d.
Manual Review
Air Force Staff Sgt. Kory Stanton reviews forms during pre-flight checks at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 10, 2016. Stanton is a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The bomber missions strengthen capabilities by familiarizing aircrew with airbases and operations across the globe.
Awaiting Orders
Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Fleming waits for communication during preflight checks at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 10, 2016. Fleming is a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
Providing Security
Airman 1st Class Chase Coleman provides security at an entry control point at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 10, 2016. Coleman is an entry controller assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
Reviewing Orders
Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Fleming reviews technical orders on his laptop computer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 10, 2016. Fleming is a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
Pre-flight Checks
Airmen conduct preflight checks at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 10, 2016. The airmen are assigned to the 509th and 131st Maintenance Groups, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
Mission Prep
Airmen conduct preflight checks at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 10, 2016.
Checks Completed
Senior Airman Julian Tobin, left, and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kory Stanton finish pre-flight inspections on a bomber at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 10, 2016. Tobin is an aerospace repair technician and Stanton is a crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
