Tech. Sgts. Rob Johnson and Charles Burley, 307th Maintenance Squadron, prepare to launch a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13, 2013. For the past 60 years the B-52 has been a powerful asset in the Air Force arsenal by delivering precision munitions to the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Airmen assigned to the 307th Maintenance Squadron prepare to launch a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13, 2013. For the past 60 years the B-52 has been a powerful asset in the Air Force arsenal by delivering precision munitions to the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Tech. Sgt. Charles Burley, 307th Maintenance Squadron, communicates with the crew of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13, 2013. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance and launching of aircraft, ensuring Barksdale's mission of delivering precision munitions to the battlefield is accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Tech. Sgt. Rob Johnson, 307th Maintenance Squadron, communicates with the crew of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13, 2013. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance and launching of aircraft, ensuring Barksdale's mission of delivering precision munitions to the battlefield is accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Tech. Sgt. Rob Johnson, 307th Maintenance Squadron, guides a taxiing B-52H Stratofortress prior to launch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13, 2013. For the past 60 years the B-52 has been a powerful asset in the Air Force arsenal by delivering precision munitions to the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)