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230126-F-YH293-1177

U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, listens to Lt. Col. Warren Carroll, assigned to the 93rd Bomb Squadron (BS), explain the Virtual in-Air Refueling Trainer (VRPT) during a base tour, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 26, 2023. The VRPT helps students in the B-52H Stratofortress Formal Training Unit (FTU) adapt more quickly to the rigors of flying the aircraft. The B-52 FTU is run via a Total Force Integration effort between the active-duty 11th BS and the Air Force Reserve 93rd BS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

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230126-F-KX495-1239

U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, AFGSC command chief, speak to Airmen at the 2nd Security Forces Squadron armory during a base tour, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 26, 2023. Bussiere spoke to defenders about the importance of their mission and the plans he has to support them as they keep Barksdale safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Ledbetter)

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230126-F-KX459-1133

U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, presents a coin to Airman 1st Class Jacob Romero, financial planner at the 2nd Comptroller Squadron, during a base tour, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 26, 2023. During the visit, Bussiere recognized Airmen and attended multiple briefings that highlighted their contributions to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Ledbetter)

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230126-F-KX495-1004

U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) commander, greets Col. Joseph McKenna, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, outside the wing headquarters building during a tour, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 26, 2023. As the new AFGSC commander, Bussiere and Chief Master Sgt Melvina Smith, AFGSC command chief, visited different areas of the base and learned more about the Airmen supporting Barksdale’s global deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Ledbetter)

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230124-F-NI018-1057

Attendees of the Barksdale vendor fair interact with local business owners at Barksdale Air Force Base La., Jan. 24, 2023. Local businesses set up booths to market their products and services to service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230124-F-NI018-1057

Attendees of the Barksdale vendor fair browse various booths at Barksdale Air Force Base La., Jan. 24, 2023. The event gave Airmen an opportunity to interact with local businesses that provide services and supplies to Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230124-F-NI018-1057

Attendees of the 2023 Barksdale vendor fair browse the various booths at Barksdale Air Force Base La., Jan. 24, 2023. Hosted at Hoban Hall, this marketing event was open to local businesses that wanted to advertise their services to Barksdale Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230124-F-NI018-1057

Attendees of the Barksdale vendor fair browse the various booths at Barksdale Air Force Base La., Jan. 24, 2023. The 2nd Contracting Squadron organized this event to promote communication between local businesses and service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230124-F-NI018-1057

Attendees of the Barksdale vendor fair interact with local business owners at Barksdale Air Force Base La., Jan. 24, 2023. The fair allowed businesses to market their products to service members at Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230124-F-NI018-1057

Attendees of the 2023 Barksdale vendor fair browse the various booths at Barksdale Air Force Base La., Jan. 24, 2023. This annual event makes it possible for Airmen to interact with local businesses and suppliers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230124-F-NI018-1057

Attendees of the Barksdale vendor fair prepare for the event to begin at Barksdale Air Force Base La., Jan. 24, 2023. Businesses in the local community were encouraged to attend the event to showcase their products to service members (or Airmen). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1055

Staff Sgt. Schnathan Johnson, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load crew chief, secures an inert munition to a B-52H Stratofortress underwing air-launched cruise missile pylon during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition, at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. At Barksdale’s load competitions, weapons load crews compete by loading munitions onto their respective sides of a B-52 while being judged on speed, safety and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1044

Staff Sgt. Schnathan Johnson, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load crew chief, prepares an inert munition for transportation during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition, at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. Each crew’s performance in this final event will have an impact on their standings for the 2023 Load Crew of the Year award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1037

Airmen participate in the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition while evaluators assess their performance, at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. At load crew competitions, two teams of munitions and weapons Airmen work together to mount weapons on a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1033

Airman 1st Class Andree Roberts, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load crew member, and Senior Airman Kaaiakea Kaopuiki, 20th AMU load crew member, secure a munitions rack to a bomb-lift truck while being graded by Staff Sgt. Jacob Niles, 96th AMU weapons standardization evaluator, during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition, at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. An integral part of load crew tradition, load competitions hone both skill and readiness while promoting camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1021

Senior Airman Michael Becker, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load crew member, gives directions to other load crew members during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. This annual event features the two highest-performance load crews from the past year competing for the best score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1012

Master Sgt. Marcella Phillips, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons standardization evaluator watches as Senior Airman Michael Becker, 96th AMU weapons load crew member, gives directions to other load crew members during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition, at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. Load competitions focus on speed and accuracy, with teams going head-to-head to improve their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1006

Airman 1st Class Andree Roberts, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load crew member, and Senior Airman Kaaiakea Kaopuiki, 20th AMU load crew member, secure a munitions rack to a bomb-lift truck while being graded by Staff Sgt. Jacob Niles, 96th AMU weapons standardization evaluator, during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition, at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. An integral part of load crew tradition, load competitions hone both skill and readiness while promoting camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1195

Staff Sgt. Alvarado’ Riviera secures an inert munition to a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. Load competitions are designed to increase teamwork and provide Airmen an opportunity to display their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1092

Senior Airman Kaaiakea Kaopuiki, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, secures an inert munition to a bomb-lift truck during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. These quarterly events increase combat readiness and technical expertise through teamwork and competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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