Aircrew members start the engines of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20. Barksdale contributed two B-52s and respective aircrew members to participate in a Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercise which lasted approximately 17 hours. Results of the exercise are given to the Secretary of Defense and Barksdale historically receives outstanding ratings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
Staff Sgt. Philip Woodson, 2nd Operational Support Squadron duty forecaster, briefs aircrew members before takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20. Aircrew members were pre-briefed on the weather the teams might have faced during the 17-hour mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
Maj. Jon Lee, 20th Bomb Squadron operational supervisor, briefs aircrew members before a mission on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20. Aircrew members participated in a 17-hour Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercise and were pre-briefed on flight plans and details about the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
Aircrew members discuss plans for an exercise before entering a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20. Aircrew members participated in a 17-hour Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercise. Barksdale historically receives outstanding ratings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
Aircrew members prepare to enter a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20. Aircrew members participated in a 17-hour Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercise. The results of the exercise will be given to the Secretary of Defense and Barksdale historically receives outstanding ratings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20. Barksdale contributed two B-52s and respective aircrew members to particapate in a 17-hour Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercise. The results of the exercise will be given to the Secretary of Defense and Barksdale historically receives outstanding ratings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20. Barksdale contributed two B-52s and respective aircrew members to particapate in a 17-hour Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercise. The results of the exercise will be given to the Secretary of Defense and Barksdale historically receives outstanding ratings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
A B-52H Stratofortress waits to taxi on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 20. Barksdale contributed two B-52s and respective aircrew members to particapate in a 17-hour Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercise. The results of the exercise will be given to the Secretary of Defense and Barksdale historically receives outstanding ratings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)