B-52 Ready and waiting
A B-52H Stratofortress sits on the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 4. The B-52 is classified as a long-range, heavy bomber and is capable of carrying 70,000 pounds of mixed ordnance 8,800 miles without being air refueled. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)