Airmen assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron direct a B-52H Stratofortress to a parking space on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22. The B-52s ability to project global power has been a mainstay of U.S. airpower for more than 60 years, from delivering precision munitions to the battlefield or providing close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Staff Sgt. Ian Lucena, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, attempts to extract a broken B-52H Stratofortress engine cowling latch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22. The cowlings provide protection to the B-52s engine fans and systems, so maintenance Airmen must perform constant checks to ensure all components are working correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Airman 1st Class Jamichael Wiley, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs safety wiring to an anti-skid cap on the wheel of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22. The wiring and caps prevent the wheels from skidding along the ground during landings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Staff Sgt. Dominique West, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, looks over a technical order on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22. TO's are step-by-step instruction manuals used by maintenance Airmen that list proper tools needed, any hazards to be aware of and protective gear to accomplish the task. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)