Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

Airman 1st Class Cameron Young, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight inspections on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

Senior Airman Jean Labeque, left, and Airman 1st Class Cameron Young, right, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chiefs, perform pre-flight inspections on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. Pre-flight inspections involve visual assessment of the equipment and testing of the on-board systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

Senior Airman Jean Labeque, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs a pre-flight inspection on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. Pre-flight inspections involve visual assessment of the equipment and testing of the on-board systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

Senior Airman Jean Labeque, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight inspections on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. Pre-flight inspections involve visual assessment of the equipment and testing of the on-board systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

An aircrew member from the 96th Bomb Squadron inspects a wing mounted weapon system on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

Published Feb. 3, 2022
By Airman 1st Class William Pugh
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, Louisiana --