Barksdale Airmen prepare their gear before processing through a checkpoint on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 30, 2013. The Airmen deployed in support of the continuous bomber presence in the pacific, a standing Air Force Global Strike Command deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Barksdale Airmen board an aircraft departing for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 30, 2013. More than 200 Airmen deployed to Guam to support the Continuous Bomber Presence mission in the pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Airman 1st Class Sudarien Smith, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, is properly identified by Airman 1st Class Ashley Castro, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, before moving to the baggage check station on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 30, 2013. The Airmen of the 2nd Bomb Wing must maintain a level of readiness in order to provide continuous combat capability with stability, predictability and safety in all missions, whether home or abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron play a card game as they wait for their flight to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 30, 2013. Several units from the 2nd Bomb Wing including the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 2nd Operations Support Squadron and 2nd Munitions Squadron, deployed to Guam in support of the Continuous Bomber Presence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Barksdale Airmen board an aircraft departing for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 30, 2013. The 20th and 96th Bomb Squadrons sent Airmen and B-52H Stratofotress bombers to Guam in support of the Continuous Bomber Presence mission in the pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)