Senior Airman Patrick Bost prepares a B-2 Spirit bomber Oct. 24 for a combat training sortie at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Airman Bost is a maintainer deployed from Whiteman AFB, Mo., as part of a small contingent of specialists that work on the stealth airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., began flying operations Oct. 16 at Andersen AFB, Guam. The B-2 is a multi-mission capable, state-of-the-art platform equipped with low-observable stealth technology. The stealth bomber Airmen deployed here will be fully integrated with the rest of the 36th Wing to take full advantage of integrated training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)   Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Spirit bomber refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The bomber deployed as part of a rotation that has provided U.S. Pacific Command officials a continuous bomber presence in the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing regional security and the U.S. commitment to the Western Pacific. The B-2 is from the 509th Bomber Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo. The KC-135 is assigned to the Illinois Air National Guard's 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott AFB, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Val Gempis)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Spirit bomber is prepared for a morning mission at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam. The aircraft is from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Val Gempis)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. is parked on the tarmac Oct. 8 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Spirit is a two-person bomber and is equipped with stealth technology. The B-2s are part of a continuous bomber presence in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Bryan Florio)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Spirit lands after a Red Flag mission Feb. 12 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. All three of the Air Force's stealth aircraft models, the B-2 Spirit, F-117 Nighthawk and F-22, are taking part in Red Flag, which sharpens aircrews' warfighting skills in realistic combat situations. Crews are flying missions during the day and night to the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range where they take part in highly realistic aerial combat. The Air Force and Navy, along with Australia and the United Kingdom militaries, are participating in this Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Estrada)   Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Spirit and two F-22 Raptors fly over the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Francisco V. Govea II)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Spirit, flanked by two F-22 Raptors, flies over the main parade route during the opening ceremonies of the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1. The aircraft are all from the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Participating in the Rose Parade is one of the events helping highlight the Air Force's 60th anniversary in September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Sandy Burr)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

Maintainers from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron park a B-52 Stratofortress Sept. 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, after a mission. The squadron has achieved 100 percent mission effectiveness and 100 percent weapons release rates since arriving in September. They are deployed to Andersen AFB as part of the United States' commitment to keeping a continuous bomber presence in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Eric Petosky)   Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

General Ronald E. Keys, Air Combat Command commander, said the Air Force is looking to get a next-generation long-range bomber by 2018. The command is funded for a new bomber, he said during his presentation Sept. 26 at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, the current bomber fleet, including this B-2 Spirit, flying over the St. Louis Arch, will continue to be a mainstay in the war on terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber sits on the tarmac at the 131st Fighter Wing at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis Sept. 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Mary-Dale Amison)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

Buffalo Bills Quarterback J.P. Losman gets tackled in the endzone by Patriots left End Ty Warren for a safety during a crucial play in the fourth quarter on 10 Sep. Before the game, a B-2 Stealth Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., did a flyover that erupted the crowd and hundreds of recruits enlisted in the Army National Guard during halftime. New England went on to win the game played at Gillette Stadium, 19-17. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

Hundreds line up during halftime of the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills game to enlist in the Army National Guard. Brigadier General Oliver Mason gave the oath. Before the game, a B-2 Stealth Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., did a flyover that erupted the crowd. New England went on to win the game played at Gillette Stadium, 19-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

Brigadier General Oliver Mason enlists hundreds into the Army National Guard during halftime of the New England Patriots versus Buffalo Bills game at Gillette Stadium 10 Sep. Before the game, a B-2 Stealth Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., did a flyover that erupted the crowd. New England went on to win the game played at Gillette Stadium, 19-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

A B-2 Stealth Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies over Gillette Stadium moments before the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills game on 10 Sep. During halftime, hundreds of recruits were enlisted in the Army National Guard by Brigadier General Oliver Mason. New England won the game 19-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons)  Download Full Image | E-mail a friend