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Airmen of the 96th Bomb Squadron prepare a B-52H Stratofortress for takeoff during exercise Global Storm at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 18, 2021. The exercise helped practice integration of U.S. nuclear assets in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan)

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Capt. Fernando Abreu Perez, 96th Bomb Squadron aircraft commander, performs pre-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress before takeoff during a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 18, 2021. The B-52 is a long-range, subsonic, American jet-bomber equipped with eight engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan)

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Capt. Brian Seilhammer, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor pilot, communicates with aircrew members during a readiness exercise after departing Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 18, 2021. The exercise helped practice integration of U.S. nuclear assets in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan)

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Capt. Sarah Rowley, 96th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer, performs pre-flight checks during exercise Global Storm at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 18, 2021. Aircrew members sometimes remove name tapes and badges to avoid the chance of them becoming snagged on parachutes or lost in the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan)

96th Bomb Squadron accomplishes readiness exercise

Published Aug. 18, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan
2D Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, Louisiana --