Airman 1st Class Mikel Stephens, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, positions a stand in the Phase Hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 5, 2013. Stephens positioned the stand so he could gain access to the top of an engine pod. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Mikel Stephens, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, secures a panel to an engine pod in the Phase Hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 5, 2013. The panels are removed during a phase inspection so Airmen can looking for loose hard ware or other discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Mikel Stephens, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, uses a speed handle to secure a panel on a B-52H Stratofortress in the Phase Hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 5, 2013. Phase inspections are conducted after a B-52H accumulates more than 450 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Brandon Smith, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, prepares safety wire for installation in the Phase Hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 5, 2013. Safety wire is used to secure small parts to the aircraft to prevent objects like nuts and bolts from causing damage if they come loose. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Brandon Smith, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, installs safety wire to a Y-duct of a B-52H Stratofortress in the Phase Hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 5, 2013.Y-ducts are inspected to ensure there are no dents, cracks, corrosion or discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)