Mission complete: Barksdale Airmen return home

A B-52 Stratofortress releases a drag chute during a landing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 1, 2015. The B-52 bomber fleet provides decision makers the ability to rapidly project military and deliver decisive effects to fulfill our security requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Mission complete: Barksdale Airmen return home

Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, welcomes home aircrew members at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 1, 2015 upon conclusion of a successful mission. Strategic bombers remain an effective means of providing extended deterrence against potential adversaries, while providing assurance to allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Mission complete: Barksdale Airmen return home

A B-52 aircrew member is sprayed with water at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 1, 2015 after arriving home from a mission. The B-52 bomber fleet provides decision makers the ability to rapidly project military and deliver decisive effects to fulfill our security requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Mission complete: Barksdale Airmen return home

Airmen with the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect a B-52 Stratofortress engine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 1, 2015 after the aircraft arrived home from a mission. The B-52 is capable of combining and delivering long range, large payload and precision attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Mission complete: Barksdale Airmen return home

Airmen are congratulated as they return to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 4, 2015, from a routine training exercise. Training missions keep Barksdale Airmen proficient and mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Hill)

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Mission complete: Barksdale Airmen return home

Spouses, children, friends and co-workers welcome home Airmen returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 4, 2015, from a routine training exercise. Routine training exercises are good ways for Airmen to test and hone their skills so they can provide unmatched expeditionary combat anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Hill)

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Mission complete: Barksdale Airmen return home

Children wait to be reunited with family returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 4, 2015, from a routine training exercise. Training missions like these ensure the 2nd Bomb Wing remains second to none. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Hill)

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Mission complete: Barksdale Airmen return home

Published Aug. 5, 2015