B-52 elephant walk

B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line up on the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14, 2020. The military aircraft lined up in close formation before taking off as part of a readiness exercise conducted to ensure the 2nd BW is able to provide the nation with winning combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)

A B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing taxis down the runway during a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14, 2020. Through this readiness exercise, the 2nd BW is able to provide the nation with winning combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line up on the runway as part of a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14, 2020. The 2nd Bomb Wing conducts exercises to ensure the ability to present uncompromising combat capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)

B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing taxi down the runway during a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14, 2020. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions and has been the backbone of the strategic bomber force for the United States for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing maneuver along the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14, 2020. The military aircraft lined up in close formation before taking off as part of a readiness exercise conducted to ensure the 2nd BW is able to provide the nation with winning combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez)

A B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing takes off during a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14, 2020. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions and has been the backbone of the strategic bomber force for the United States for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)