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Capt. John Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor radar navigator, goes through paperwork with Capt. Tony Curtis, 2nd Operations Group standards and evaluation electronic warfare officer, after a pre-mission briefing on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise is used to evaluate the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Capt. Roger Tinnin, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, goes over the pre-flight checklist with his aircrew on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. The aircrew flew to Utah to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer which evaluates the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Maj. Brett Plumber, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, shows aircrew members how to properly inspect munitions on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Prior to a flight, aircrews check munitions for damage and leaks and ensure the bomb is properly mounted to the aircraft. The aircrew flew to Utah to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer. Combat Hammer evaluates the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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1st Lt. Justin Silva, 20th Bomb Squadron navigator, checks the serial number of a bomb on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Before a flight, aircrew members check the serial number and compare it to the weapons pre-flight checklist to ensure the correct munitions are loaded. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise is used to evaluate the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Maj. Brett Plumber, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, enters a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Capt. Shane Praiswater, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, checks the instruments of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Capt. Roger Tinnin, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, goes over the pre-flight checklist of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates with aircrew members as Airman 1st Class Logan Turner, 2 AMXS crew chief, stands by on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Airman 1st Class Logan Turner, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals the aircrew in a B-52H Stratofortress to hold while Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 2 AMXS crew chief, runs away from the aircraft after pulling chalks on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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A B-52H Stratofortress rolls down the runway on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer Aug. 15. Combat Hammer is used to evaluate the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. This exercise allows aircrews to gain more experience deploying precision guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Published Aug. 17, 2012