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Metal surgeons repair skin, bones on aging B-52

Airman Dylan Fox, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight sheet metal, measures the thickness of a sheet of raw metal on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 29. The fabrication flight makes metal parts for aircraft and repair aerospace ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Metal surgeons repair skin, bones on aging B-52

Staff Sgt. Patrick Towler, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight sheet metal, inspects a lower body cowling for damage on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 29. The lower body cowling is placed under the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress and is used to protect it from debris. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Metal surgeons repair skin, bones on aging B-52

Airman 1st Class Shelby Bates and Staff Sgt. Patrick Towler, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight sheet metal, turns over a lower body cowling for repairs on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 29. The lower body cowling is placed under the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress and is used to protect it from debris. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Chute shop guarantees aircraft safety

Senior Airman Ernest St. Amand, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment parachute shop, threads part of a back automatic parachute, BA-18, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25. The BA-18 is worn by aircrew members during flight and deploys in the event of an egress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Chute shop guarantees aircraft safety

Airman 1st Class Tyler Shepherd, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment parachute shop, packs a drag parachute on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25. The drag chute is 185 pounds and is used to slow down an aircraft after landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Chute shop guarantees aircraft safety

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Vinson, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment parachute shop, ties suspension lines of the drag chute together on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25. These drag chute lines are tied together to ensure it does not tangle up during packing or when it is released from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Chute shop guarantees aircraft safety

Airman 1st Class Tyler Shepherd, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment parachute shop, connects a drag chute to a table for inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25. The AFE parachute shop is in charge of packing, inspecting, and supplying B-52H Stratofortress aircrew with their parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Chute shop guarantees aircraft safety

Airman 1st Class Tyler Shepherd, 2nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment parachute shop, inspects a drag chute for holes and tears on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25. The AFE parachute shop is in charge of packing, inspecting, and supplying B-52H Stratofortress aircrew with their parachutes. The drag chute is 185 pounds and is used to slow down an aircraft after landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

A B-52H Stratofortress taxis out to the runway on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. B-52s lead the way when it comes to global engagement. The long range and versatility of the B-52 make it the weapon of choice for providing deterrence, demonstrating U.S. resolve and combat operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 307th Bomb Wing taxis out to the runway on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. The A-10 has participated in recent military operations including Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The A-10 is designed for close air support and is capable of delivering large and varied ordinance accurately on targets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

Airman 1st Class Johnny King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals a B-52H Stratofortress during a launch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. Marshalling is one-on-one visual communication and a part of aircraft ground handling. It is an alternative to radio communications between the aircraft and crew chief to signal when to taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

Maintenance Airmen prepare to marshal a B-52H Stratofortress during a launch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. Marshalling is one-on-one visual communication and a part of aircraft ground handling. It is an alternative to radio communications between the aircraft and crew chief to signal when to taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

Airman 1st Class Johnny King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, moves a dry chemical extinguisher away from a B-52H Stratofortress before launch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. A dry chemical extinguisher is always positioned in front of an aircraft in the event of an aircraft fire while still on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

Airman 1st Class Johnny King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, wraps up a grounding cable prior to a B-52H Stratofortress launch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. The grounding cable is connected to the aircraft to transfer static electricity from the aircraft to the ground while idling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

Airman 1st Class Austin Smith, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, communicates with the aircrew as they prepare for launch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. The crew chiefs and aircrew communicate during launch procedures to guarantee a safe takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

Airmen 1st Class Johnny King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and Austin Smith, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, connect an aircart hose to a B-52H Stratofortress engine on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. The aircart is used to start one engine which in turn starts the rest of the engines on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

Airmen 1st Class Johnny King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and Austin Smith, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, put an aircart hose away prior to a B-52H Stratofortress launch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. After equipment has served its purpose, it is moved so it does not interfere with the launch of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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One foggy Barksdale day

Airmen 1st Class Austin Smith, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, and Johnny King, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, power up an aircart on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 24. The aircart is used to start one engine which in turn starts the rest of the engines on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Firefighters ready to save lives

Airman 1st Class Juan Rosario, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, guides a fire truck into the fire station on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 23. Firefighters must respond at a moment's notice to aircraft and structure fires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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Firefighters ready to save lives

Airmen 1st Class Xazier Bailey and Juan Rosario, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, spray an A-10 Thunderbolt II with a dry chemical agent and water on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 23. A dry chemical agent is used on metal fires. Water is used to contain the dry chemical agent dust because it is a respiratory irritant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

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