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Crew chiefs ready for Global Strike Challenge

Col. Stephen Petters, back right, 2nd Maintenance Group commander, and Col. Paul Fortunato, front right, 2nd Medical Group commander, give words of wisdom to the coaches and members of the crew chief team as they prepare for the 2012 Global Strike Challenge on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20. The team consists of two main competitors, three alternates and two coaches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Crew chiefs ready for Global Strike Challenge

Senior Airman James Lawson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Wesley Cantrell, 2nd Maintenance Group quality assurance, look over the cockpit of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20. Lawson is one of five crew chiefs chosen to represent the 2nd Bomb Wing in the 2012 Global Strike Challenge. Cantrell gauged Lawson's knowledge of the cockpit and advised him on other aspects he may need to know for the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Crew chiefs ready for Global Strike Challenge

Staff Sgt. Wesley Cantrell, 2nd Maintenance Group quality assurance, inspects an aircraft binder on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug 20. During a dry run in preparation of the 2012 Global Strike Challenge, QA inspected the crew chiefs on how they performed a portion of their pre-flight routine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Crew chiefs ready for Global Strike Challenge

Tech. Sgt. Michael Bayne, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the tail of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber during a dry run in preparation of the 2012 Global Strike Challenge on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20. The Global Strike Challenge is a command-wide competition designed to enhance readiness, teamwork, esprit de corps, mission pride and a competitive spirit amongst its competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Crew chiefs ready for Global Strike Challenge

Tech. Sgt. Michael Bayne, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, looks inside the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20. Bayne is one of five crew chiefs participating in the 2012 Global Strike Challenge. For the crew chiefs' portion of the challenge, Bayne and his team will be evaluated on how they perform their pre-flight routine and knowledge of their job. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Combat Hammer

Weapons loaders from the 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron attach GBU-12s to a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. The munitions were being loaded to be dropped at a bombing range in Utah for Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise evaluates the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Combat Hammer

Weapons loaders from the 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron prepare a GBU-12 to be loaded onto a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Four GBU-12s were loaded onto a B-52H to be dropped at a bombing range in Utah for Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise evaluates the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Combat Hammer

A weapons loader prepares munitions for load on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. The munitions were being loaded onto a B-52H Stratofortress to be dropped at a bombing range in Utah for Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise evaluates the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Combat Hammer

Weapons loaders from the 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron prepare munitions for loading on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. The munitions were being loaded onto a B-52H Stratofortress to be dropped at a bombing range in Utah for Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise evaluates the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Combat Hammer

A weapons loader from the 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron counts the threads on a bolt of a heavy storage adapter beam under the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. The bolts must be prepared prior to attaching munitions to the beam, so that once the bomb is lifted, it can be quickly secured. The munitions were being loaded onto a B-52 to be dropped at a bombing range in Utah for Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise evaluates the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Combat Hammer

A B-52H Stratofortress flies over taxiing F-15E Strike Eagles on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. The B-52 aircrews flew from Barksdale to Utah to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Combat Hammer

Aircrew members inspect a GBU-38 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews check munitions for damage and leaks and ensure the bomb is mounted correctly to the aircraft. The aircrew flew to Utah to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise evaluates the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Combat Hammer

An aircrew member enters a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Hammer Time

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer Aug. 15. Combat Hammer is used to evaluate the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. This exercise allows aircrews to gain more experience deploying precision guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Hammer Time

A B-52H Stratofortress rolls down the runway on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Hammer Time

Airman 1st Class Logan Turner, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals the aircrew in a B-52H Stratofortress to hold while Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 2 AMXS crew chief, runs away from the aircraft after pulling chalks on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Hammer Time

Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates with aircrew members as Airman 1st Class Logan Turner, 2 AMXS crew chief, stands by on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Hammer Time

Capt. Roger Tinnin, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, goes over the pre-flight checklist of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Hammer Time

Capt. Shane Praiswater, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, checks the instruments of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Hammer Time

Maj. Brett Plumber, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator, enters a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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