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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Kevin Coleman performs stunts in his Extra 300S aircraft over the base flightline during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21. Coleman's performance was one of several aerial acts that performed during the air show, headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Aero L-39 Albatros aircraft and a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 wait to taxi before performing aerial stunts with the Black Diamond Jet Team at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21. The Black Diamond Jet Team was one of several aerial acts that performed during the air show, headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crew chiefs walk in formation after launching their aircraft during the Barksdale Air Force Base 2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21. The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin) (Released)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Pilots from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pose for a photo with the newest Air Force enlistees during a ceremony at the Barksdale Air Force Base 2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. Lt. Col. Gregory Moseley, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander, gave the oath of enlistment to the Delayed Entry Program members during air show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin) (Released)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Lt. Col. Gregory Moseley, Thunderbird 1, gives the oath of enlistment to Delayed Entry Program members during a ceremony at the Barksdale Air Force Base 2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21.More than 30 individuals too the oath from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin) (Released)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Red Bull Jumpers decend from the sky during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. Thousands of spectators attended the air show where more than 20 aerial acts performed. The annual base air show provides the 2nd Bomb Wing an opportunity to showcase the Air Force mission and to say thanks to the Shreveport-Bossier community for generously supporting Barksdale Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Spectators watch as Kirby Chambliss performs in his Zivko Edge 540 aircraft at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. Chambliss takes part at the international aerobatic competition Red Bull Air Race World Series as a member of the Red Bull Team along with his team mate Peter Besenyei. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

Kirby Chambliss, Red Bull Team Chambliss pilot, performs in his Zivko Edge 540 aircraft during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. The Edge 540 aircraft is capable of a 420 degree per second roll rate and a 3,700 foot per minute climb rate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- A visitor attending the Barksdale Air Force Base 2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show takes a turn on a ride April 21. The air show featured a variety of aerial acts including the Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin) (Released)

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2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrate one of their aerial formations during the Barksdale Air Force Base 2012 Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21. The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, performing at Air Shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin) (Released)

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Staff Sgt. Joseph Sigmon, 2nd Operations Support Squadron, looks over a military flight plan as he talks to an Airman in the control tower during the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22. Sigmon provided the control tower information on the departure of outbound aircraft. The military flight plan, or DD Form 175, is used by the base to keep track of aircraft routes, destinations and air speed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2012 Global Strike Challenge

An Airman dressed up as an alligator rides a go-cart as the 2nd Bomb Wing is introduced during the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Challenge score posting at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. The GSC is an amalgam of the best of the historic bomb competition and the former missile competition held under previous major commands that owned the missile and bomber missions at the time. The challenge is unique when compared to those competitions because it includes operations, maintenance and security forces participants from both the missile and bomber communities under the Air Force Global Strike Command. It also welcomes teams and weapon systems from other major commands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2012 Global Strike Challenge

Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing pose for a photo during the 2012 Global Strike Challenge score posting at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. The GSC is an amalgam of the best of the historic bomb competition and the former missile competition held under previous major commands that owned the missile and bomber missions at the time. The challenge is unique when compared to those competitions because it includes operations, maintenance and security forces participants from both the missile and bomber communities under the Air Force Global Strike Command. It also welcomes teams and weapon systems from other major commands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2012 Global Strike Challenge

Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing watch a video showcasing the Wing's Airmen during the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Challenge score posting at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. 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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2012 Global Strike Challenge

Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron were named Best Bomber Conventional Munitions Maintenance Team during the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Challenge score posting at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. The annual challenge consists of a variety of competitions based around bomber and missile operations, allowing Airmen to compete for the title of best in Air Force Global Strike Command, as well as the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2012 Global Strike Challenge

Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were named Best Bomber Conventional Load Team during the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Challenge score posting at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. 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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2012 Global Strike Challenge

Airmen from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron were named best M-240 Crew during the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Challenge score posting at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. During the challenge, security forces Airmen competed in three main categories: tactics, weapons and a mental and physical challenge. AFGSC bases, as well as the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command and Air Combat Command competed in the 2012 GSC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2012 Global Strike Challenge

Maj. Gavin Berne, 53rd Test Management Group Detachment 1 commander, accepts the Mitchell Trophy on behalf of the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron for Best Bomb from Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, 8th Air Force commander, during the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Challenge score posting at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. Bomber Squadrons were evaluated on how close they dropped a bomb to a target. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2012 Global Strike Challenge

Maj. Gavin Berne, 53rd Test Management Group Detachment 1 commander, accepts the Linebacker Trophy on behalf of the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron for Best B-52 Squadron from Maj. Gen. Stephen Wilson, 8th Air Force commander, during the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Challenge score posting at Hoban Hall on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7. Continuing the tradition established in 1974, the Linebacker Trophy is named in honor of those crews who participated in the Linebacker missions over North Vietnam between May and December 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec.14, 2020. In a series of back-to-back sorties, the 2nd Bomb Wing demonstrated the ability to execute the mission and provide combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

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