/ Published January 22, 2007
United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond, center, talks to reporters in the 442nd Fighter Wing's 5-bay maintenance hangar Jan. 20 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Senator Bond is flanked by Col. Steve Arthur, 442nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Brig. Gen. Greg Biscone, 509th Bomb Wing commander. The Senator visited Whiteman, getting a tour of the base, a briefing from senior leaders and met with members of the media. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Burton)