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2 MUNS storage and handling

Airman 1st Class Shane Shriner, above, and Staff Sgt. Chris Howard, 2nd Munitions Squadron storage and handling, secure bombs on the back of a trailer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. The bombs were tightly secured before 2 MUNS storage and handling Airmen transported them to a bomb-building facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS storage and handling

Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron storage and handling unit load inert bombs onto a 6K forklift on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. The Airmen transported the inert bombs from a safe storage facility to a bomb-building facility so they could be assembled. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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2 MUNS storage and handling

Staff Sgt. Chris Howard, 2nd Munitions Squadron storage and handling, briefs a team of 2 MUNS Airmen prior to an exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. The 2 MUNS storage and handling unit is responsible for transporting and storing munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Aircrew prepares for takeoff

A member of the 20th Bomb Squadron prepares a B-52H Stratofortress for takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. Before an aircraft can take off, members of the aircrew receive briefings about their mission, weather forecasts and ensure the aircrew is up-to-date on their training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Aircrew prepares for takeoff

Maj. Brian Sealock, 20th Bomb Squadron, inspects an engine of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. Each member of the aircrew has his or her own specific items of interest they look at as they conduct an aircraft inspection before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Aircrew prepares for takeoff

Maj. Brian Sealock, 20th Bomb Squadron, inspects the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. Members of the aircrew inspect the aircraft before going inside. Each member has his or her own specific items of interest they look at as they conduct their inspections before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Aircrew prepares for takeoff

Flight equipment rests on the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. The aircrew brings an assortment of equipment with them including their helmets, technical orders and food while on their flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Aircrew prepares for takeoff

Capt. Joseph Blanc, 20th Bomb Squadron, looks over maintenance forms on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. The crew chiefs fill out forms that highlight discrepancies and maintenance on the aircraft. The aircrew goes over the forms so they know the condition of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Aircrew prepares for takeoff

Aircrew members from the 20th Bomb Squadron receive a weather briefing before their flight on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. The aircrew adjusts their flight plans depending on the kind of weather in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Aircrew prepares for takeoff

An aircrew member from the 20th Bomb Squadron uses a scot tester on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. Aircrew members connect their flight equipment to the scot tester to check for a good seal, oxygen leaks and to make sure the intercom system inside the helmets work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Aircrew prepares for takeoff

Maj. Brian Sealock, 20th Bomb Squadron, checks the seal on his flight equipment on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. Aircrew check the seals on their masks to make sure there are no oxygen leaks. A broken seal would make it hard for aircrew members to receive oxygen during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

Airman 1st Class Kwann Peters, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, watches as a B-52H Stratofortress takes off on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The crew chiefs are on alert until the aircraft has taken off. At any time a "red ball" can occur, which is when there is a problem on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

Airman 1st Class Kwann Peters, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, marshals a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. Peters gave the aircrew signals on when they should proceed forward, turn, slow down and stop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

Airman 1st Class Kwann Peters, left, and Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, disconnect an aircart hose from a B-52H Stratofortress engine on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The aircart is used to start only one engine which in turn starts the rest of the engines on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, communicates with members of the aircrew inside a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The aircrew communicated with Turner about what was going on inside the aircraft. If there is a problem with the aircraft, the aircrew will tell Turner and he will contact a unit that can fix the problem. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, powers up an aircart on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The aircart is used to start only one engine which in turn starts the rest of the engines on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

Airman 1st Class Dorian Cruz, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, applies a substance known as 'pig putty' on the bottom of a B-52H Stratofortress wing to fix a leak on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. Pig putty, an adhesive that fills empty space, was used to fill a crack that was causing a leak. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

Airman 1st Class Kwann Peters, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, checks a leak on the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. Before a takeoff, the crew chiefs inspect the aircraft to make sure it will fly safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, fills out a discrepancy form on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. Turner documented a discrepancy so the aircrew and crew chiefs working on the aircraft can know what the problem is and whether it has been addressed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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B-52 takeoff preparation

An aircart is connected to an engine of a B-52H Stratofortress during preparation for takeoff on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The aircart is used to start only one engine which in turn starts the rest of the engines on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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