Airman 1st Class Drew Van Dyk, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, attaches a fuel hose to a B-52H Stratofortress during a ground refuel on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16. The B-52 is also capable of in-flight refueling, giving it a much longer range and increased combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
Airman 1st Class Marvin Scandrett, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, operates the fuel truck during a B-52H Stratofortress ground refuel on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16. The B-52 is able to receive fuel on land as well as in the air, giving it a diverse array of capabilities and an unlimited range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
Airman 1st Class Brandon Marlow, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, adjusts a power cart during a ground refuel of a B-52H Stratofortress on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 16. The cart provides power to the aircraft instruments when the engines are not running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)