Scrubbing bubbles: keeping the buff fresh and clean

A crew chief from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron soaks a cleaning pad in soap, water during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. A specialized cleaning solution was used to break down dirt and grime attached to the outside of the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Scrubbing bubbles: keeping the buff fresh and clean

Crew chiefs from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron wash a B-52 Stratofortress prior to a phase inspection at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. Airmen secured critical areas of the airframe and disconnected electrical systems to prevent water and cleaning supplies from causing any damage to the aircraft. Engine shrouds were also removed to facilitate the process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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A crew chief from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron rinses a B-52 Stratofortress wing flap during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. Water was sprayed prior to applying soap removing spent fuel byproducts produced by the engines and any grime and dirt stuck to the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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An Airmen from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron cleans a blast track during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. A team with over 15 Airmen took 14 hours to complete the jet wash, preparing it for a phase inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Staff Sgt. Drew Landis, 2nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief and Airman 1st Class Tristan McBurney-Bennett, 2nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspect a washed component with Airman 1st Class Tristan McBurney-Bennett, during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. Landis performed a pre-inspection of the wash prior to the final quality assurance inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Crew chiefs from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron clean an engine pod during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. The aircraft was washed prior to a phase inspection to help maintainers detect cracks and other potential issues that could compromise the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Senior Airman Kyle Harvey [Left], and Staff Sgt. Matthew Thrift [Right], 2nd Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, scrub a B-52 Stratofortress horizontal stabilizer during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. The horizontal stabilizer and other outer parts of the airframe were washed to prevent corrosion and to increase the lifespan of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Airman 1st Class Tong Thao, 2nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, soaks a B-52 Stratofortress wing during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. Thao purred water on the wing prior to using a cleaning solution to remove grease, dirt and grime. Cleaning the aircraft prior to a phase inspection facilitates the detection of potential cracks and defects in the airframe (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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A propulsion technician with the 2nd Maintenance Squadron cleans a transducer box cover during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. The jet wash included a team of Airmen from various specialties such as crew chiefs, propulsion, communications, navigation and guidance and control technicians, each working on their designated sections. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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A B-52 Stratofortress is parked at the wash rack in the 2nd Maintenance Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. After an aircraft accumulates 450 flighthours, phase Airmen conduct a wash and a week-long inspection. The inspection allows Airmen to locate any possible repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Scrubbing bubbles: keeping the buff fresh and clean

Published June 17, 2016
By Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- A crew chief from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron soaks a cleaning pad in soap, water during a pre-phase inspection wash at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 15, 2016. A specialized cleaning solution was used to break down dirt and grime attached to the outside of the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)