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Hammer Time

1st Lt. Justin Silva, 20th Bomb Squadron navigator, checks the serial number of a bomb on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Before a flight, aircrew members check the serial number and compare it to the weapons pre-flight checklist to ensure the correct munitions are loaded. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise is used to evaluate 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, shows aircrew members how to properly inspect munitions on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Prior to a flight, aircrews check munitions for damage and leaks and ensure the bomb is properly mounted to the aircraft. The aircrew flew to Utah to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer. Combat Hammer evaluates 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

Capt. Roger Tinnin, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, goes over the pre-flight checklist with his aircrew on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. The aircrew flew to Utah to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer which evaluates 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

Capt. John Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor radar navigator, goes through paperwork with Capt. Tony Curtis, 2nd Operations Group standards and evaluation electronic warfare officer, after a pre-mission briefing on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer. The exercise is used to evaluate 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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Combat Hammer

Senior Airman Erin Bernik, 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron weapons standardization section, attaches an inert GBU-31 joint direct attack munition to a heavy storage adapter beam under the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug 14. The HSAB contains connections that allow the aircraft to communicate with the computer systems in the smart bombs. The weapon load is part of exercise Combat Hammer, meant to evaluate the generation and employment of guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Combat Hammer

Airmen from the 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron weapons standardization section maneuver an inert GBU-31 joint direct attack munition before loading it onto a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug 14. The JDAM is equipped with telemetry which provides feedback about the bomb's trajectory and speed. The weapon load is part of exercise Combat Hammer, meant to evaluate the generation and employment of guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Combat Hammer

Senior Airman Erin Bernik, 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron weapons standardization section, attaches an inert GBU-31 joint direct attack munition to a lift on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug 14. The bombs are being loaded onto a B-52H Stratofortress to be dropped at a bombing range in Utah as part of exercise Combat Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Combat Hammer

Senior Airman Erin Bernik, 2nd Maintenance Operations Squadron weapons standardization section, attaches an inert GBU-31 joint direct attack munition to a lift on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug 14. The weapon load is part of exercise Combat Hammer, meant to evaluate the generation and employment of guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Take-off in five!

Maj. Paul Sieger and Capt. Michael Hefferly, 389th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and weapon system operator, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, conduct pre-flight checks on their F-15E Strike Eagle on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug 14. Sieger and Hefferly are preparing to fly to Fort Polk, La., to support Army units with close air support for exercise Green Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Green Flag East provides all around training.

Staff Sgt. Paul Sanchez, assigned to the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, performs maintenance on an F-15E Strike Eagle on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 14. Exercise Green Flag East is not only for the aircrew to practice close air support; it is also for all the support personnel to train and familiarize themselves with inter-service operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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On time, on target

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, arrive on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 9. The F-15s are here to participate in Exercise Green Flag East, a pre-deployment exercise that involves working with the Army at Fort Polk to reinforce skills for calling in close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Green Flag

Two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, taxi down the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 13. The F-15 is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Twelve F-15s are deployed here to participate in exercise Green Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Green Flag

F-15E Strike Eagles from the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, sit on the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 13. The 389 FS is here to participate in exercise Green Flag. The exercise trains Airmen from different career fields to work together and prepare for deployments to combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Green Flag

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, taxi down the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 13. Airmen from the 389 FS are here to participate in exercise Green Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Exercise Green Flag

Airmen from the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, prepare an F-15E Strike Eagle to taxi on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 13. Twelve F-15s are deployed here to participate in exercise Green Flag. The exercise trains Airmen from different career fields to work together and prepare for deployments to combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Combat Hammer phase 2

Airmen 1st Class Robert Knife and Jeremy Locke, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chiefs, prepare a B-52H Stratofortress for take-off in support of exercise Combat Hammer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 13. The exercise evaluates the employment of precision-guided munitions, assesses combat capabilities and improves PGM performance. The munitions will be flown to a test range in Utah where they will be dropped. The 2nd Bomb Wing will be launching eight B-52H Stratofortress Bombers during phase two of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Combat Hammer phase 2

Airmen 1st Class Robert Knife and Jeremy Locke, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chiefs, prepare a B-52H Stratofortress for take-off in support of exercise Combat Hammer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 13. The exercise evaluates the employment of precision-guided munitions, assesses combat capabilities and improves PGM performance. The munitions will be flown to a test range in Utah where they will be dropped. The 2nd Bomb Wing will be launching eight B-52H Stratofortress Bombers during phase two of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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The Striking Eagles

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron based out of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Id., taxi down the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 9. Its ability to project air superiority and perform its role of air interdiction proves it as one of the best aircraft applicants have to choose from. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Big and BUFF

B-52H Stratofortress? sit on the flightline awaiting maintenance on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 9. The B-52H is one of many airframes potential aircrew can choose from during Undergraduate Pilot Training. With its ability to strike anywhere around the globe, the B-52H has stood the test of time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Supporting the flightline

Senior Airman Francisco Tapia, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support section, inventories torque wrenches on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 8. The 2 AMXS support section maintains 24-hour coverage and consists of three shifts that each work nine-hour days. When a new shift comes in, they take inventory of all the equipment as it is returned. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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