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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, his wife, Kim, and Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Williams, AFGSC command chief, visited here Jan. 19 - 21 to meet with the Airmen of the world’s only B-2 stealth bomber base.
During his visit, Rand spoke with Airmen and leadership from the 509th Bomb Wing, the 131st Bomb Wing, the 442nd Fighter Wing and other tenant units on the current status of the command Air Force issues. He also toured base facilities to gain a better understanding of the Whiteman mission.
Members of Team Whiteman attended an all-call where AFGSC leaders stressed the importance of Whiteman’s unique B-2 mission, communicating how every Airman’s effort impacts the overall global strike mission.
Rand emphasized the importance of being good wingmen for each other, investing in families and overcoming challenges to sustain a resilient Air Force community.
“It's personal. We recruit Airmen and retain families ... or we lose them. This is built on the foundation of the Profession of Arms ... our Core Values and the Airman's Creed," Rand said. "If you want to fix a challenge, be a good wingman, be good at your job and foster a culture of dignity and respect."
While at Whiteman, Kim Rand visited base support agencies and observed the many aspects of what makes the base a functioning community while hearing from key spouses and unit representatives on resources and programs available to service members and their families.
Prior to departing, the commander thanked the Airmen for their hospitality and professionalism. Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets IV, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, echoed Rand’s sentiments and stressed the importance of upholding the Whiteman legacy and staying true to the Air Force core values.
"I would like to reiterate that I am extremely impressed by the dedication, capability and the credibility each member of Team Whiteman displays as we continue the vitally important mission of strategic deterrence," Tibbets said. "We all are focused on upholding the legacy of excellence that Team Whiteman is famous for, and we are excited to be writing the next chapter in our storied history."
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 01.27.2016 18:05 |
| Story ID: | 187169 |
| Location: | WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MISSOURI, US |
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