Airman 1st Class Shelby Pearson, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, primes a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 7, 2013. Paint touch-ups are scheduled on the aircraft as needed, after they are washed and free of corrosion. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)
Airman 1st Class Shelby Pearson, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, tightens her protective mask before priming a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 7, 2013. Airmen wear protective gear due to the toxins in the primer they use on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)
Airman 1st Class Shelby Pearson, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, puts on safety gloves before priming a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 7, 2013. The primer contains toxins that can be absorbed in the skin. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)
Airman 1st Class William Earnheart, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, sands part of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 7, 2013. Each aircraft is scheduled for maintenance checks periodically, including paint touch-ups to extend the longevity of their use. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)