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Barksdale AFB participates in a Red Flag exercise

Capt. Brandon Fritz, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress copilot from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., observes aircraft take off July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Exercise Red Flag. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Zannetti)(RELEASED)
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Barksdale AFB participates in a Red Flag exercise

Capt. Bandy Jeffery and Capt. Alec Zwiaska, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilots from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., depart the B-52H after performing preflight checklists for the mission crew during Exercise Red Flag July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Zannetti)(RELEASED)
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Barksdale AFB participates in a Red Flag exercise

A B-52H Stratofortress takes flight during Exercise Red Flag July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Zannetti)(RELEASED)
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Barksdale AFB participates in a Red Flag exercise

Two B-52H Stratofortress bombers take flight July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Exercise Red Flag. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Zannetti)(RELEASED)
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Fab Figiht Series: NDI flight keeps B-52s mission ready

Airman 1st Class Javaris Wise, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, places a warning tag on the external power receptacle of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 25. Wise placed the warning tag on the B-52H to show others maintainers that work was being done in an electrical area and they should not engage power to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
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Fab Figiht Series: NDI flight keeps B-52s mission ready

Senior Airman Jessica Cassiday, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a USN60 ultrasonic unit to test metal inside a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 25. Cassiday performed an inspection using the USN60 to detect cracks on the 694 bulkhead located in a crawl space above the bomb bay of a B-52H. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
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Fab Figiht Series: NDI flight keeps B-52s mission ready

Senior Airman Jessica Cassiday, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects the 694 bulkhead, located inside a crawl space of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 25. Cassiday performed an inspection using a USN60 ultrasonic unit to detect any cracks on the 694 bulkhead. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
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Fab Figiht Series: NDI flight keeps B-52s mission ready

Tech. Sgt. Stacy McAteer, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection assistant shop chief, sets up a USN60 ultrasonic unit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 25. McAteer set up the USN60 to inspect the 694 bulkhead located in a crawl space above the bomb bay of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft. The USN60 uses sound waves to detect cracks on parts of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
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Calling all aircraft

Maj. Matthew Pommer, 96th Bomb Squadron supervisor of flying, scans along the horizon from the air traffic control tower at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 23. The role of a SOF is to inform the operations group commander of scheduled flights and weather conditions, as well as ensure aircrew follow procedures safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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Fab Flight Series: Structural Maintenance keep B-52s mission ready

Airman 1st Class Andrew Mathews, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, uses a grinder to cut sheet metal on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 23. Mathews fabricated and manufactured an L-angle bracket from sheet metal to connect to the fire wall on the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
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Fab Figiht Series: Structural Maintenance keep B-52s mission ready

Senior Airman Joshua Martinez, 2nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, removes a jobolt rivot from the horizontal wing on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 23. Martinez replaced the loose jobolt on the B-52H to prevent further damage and to keep the aircraft panels intact. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)
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B-52 Simulator

The B-52H Stratofortress simulator plays a major role in the mission on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The hydraulic system provides a realistic motion by allowing air crew the opportunity to experience the real-life realm of flying the B-52 during training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)
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Equipping the crew

Airman Delonte Vance, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, takes inventory of a survival vest during a yearly inspection at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 19. The survival vests are equipped with several tools to assist crew members in the event of a crash. Included in the vest are signaling devices, water, fire starting equipment and navigation aids. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
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Equipping the crew

Airman Delonte Vance, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a life preserver unit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 19. The LPUs must be inspected yearly along with survival vests and other equipment. Other pieces, such as helmets and oxygen masks, are inspected every 30 days. LPUs inflate with air to help the wearer float if they are forced to eject over water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
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Equipping the crew

Airman Delonte Vance, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, attaches a pair of night vision goggles to a crew helmet on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 19. The helmet and goggles are two of several pieces of equipment maintained by the Airmen in the life support flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
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Facilities provided ensure smooth exercises

Lt. Col. Brett Waring 548th Combat Training Squadron Det 1 director of operations points out one of the maps used by visiting units during a Green Flag East exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 18. The 548th CTS facilities has are used by visiting squadrons for a place to plan missions, brief pilots and launch aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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B-52H Student Aviators

Capt. Christin Mastracchio and 1st Lt. Richard Pope, 11th Bomb Squadron Formal Training Unit Class 12-02 students, go over their pre-flight checklist before taking off on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11. The students are supervised by FTU instructors as they perform their flight mission. A student's week consists of flight planning, simulator training and more than five hours of actual flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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B-52H Student Aviators

1st Lt. Jared Taylor, 11th Bomb Squadron Formal Training Unit Class 12-02 student, inspects the inside of a B-52H Stratofortress bomb bay on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11. As the FTU students inspect the B-52, an instructor will accompany the students to tell them what to look for and give them guidance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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B-52H Student Aviators

Capt. Christin Mastracchio, 11th Bomb Squadron Formal Training Unit Class 12-02 student, checks the wing flap of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11. Before their flight, the aircrew received a briefing from the crew chiefs about the condition of the aircraft. Then the aircrew inspected their aircraft with an instructor present, giving them guidance on what to look for. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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B-52H Student Aviators

Students from the 11th Bomb Squadron Formal Training Unit Class 12-02 receive a pre-flight briefing on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 11. FTU consists of academics, simulators and flight training. A student's week consists of flight planning, simulator training and more than five hours of actual flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)
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