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2 FSS Fortress of Family Physical Fitness

The Fitness Center is open from 4 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Approximately 8,000 Airmen, dependents and retirees use the facility each week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
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All Empty

Senior Airman Trevor Howell, 2nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a fuel manifold panel on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 29. This process is done to remove the remaining fuel inside the aircraft in order to prevent it from venting out onto the ground. The B-52 has a fuel capacity of 312,197 lbs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)
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All Empty

Airman 1st Class Kyle Harvey, 2nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, tightens a fuel panel on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 29. This process is done to remove the remaining fuel inside the aircraft in order to prevent it from venting out onto the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)
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All Empty

Airman 1st Class Kyle Harvey, 2nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, drains a surge tank on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 29. This process is done to remove the remaining fuel inside the aircraft in order to prevent it from venting out onto the ground. The B-52 has a fuel capacity of 312,197 lbs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)
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Press to Test

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Finney, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Accessories Flight fuels maintenance section, performs a "press to test" inside the cockpit of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 16. This test checks to see if the lights which indicate fuel lines are functioning light up during flight. Performing tests such as these is just one of many responsibilities of the fuels maintenance section. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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Fuel systems equipment on standby

Tools and equipment from the 2nd Maintenance Squadron Accessories Flight fuels maintenance section wait to be checked out and used for fuel system maintenance on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 16. The equipment is used to pressurize fuel lines and tanks, locate leaks, monitor toxic fume levels and help the fuels maintenance Airmen do their job of maintaining Barksdale's B-52H Stratofortresses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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Finding the leak is never easy

Airman 1st Class Scott Hooper, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Accessories Flight fuels maintenance section, removes the mid-body section panel to gain access to a fuel tank of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 16. Airmen in the fuels section have the responsibility of diagnosing and repairing the various fuel systems and fuel tanks on the B-52 to ensure the aircraft completes its mission of delivering precision munitions on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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2 SFS preps for GSC

Staff Sgt. Jamie Farmer, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fires an M-9 pistol from a seated position at the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office pistol range in Plain Dealing, La., Sept. 11. Select Airmen from the 2 SFS visited the range to prepare for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. The Airmen practiced shooting in various stances, distances and targets to prepare them for the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
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2 SFS preps for GSC

Airman 1st Class Cody Rothery, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fires an M-203 grenade launcher on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10. Rothery practiced firing the M-203 in preparation for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. Each wing in the Air Force Global Strike Command sends a team to represent security forces, maintenance, munitions and operations to compete in the challenge. The M-203 is capable of firing a variety of rounds enabling it to be used for demolition, room clearing, crowd control, concealment, signaling and illuminating areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
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2 SFS preps for GSC

Airman 1st Class Cody Rothery, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, reaches for a 40mm practice round for a M-203 grenade launcher on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 10. Rothery practiced firing the M-203 in preparation for the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge. Security forces Airmen selected to participate in the challenge practiced firing the M-203 grenade laungher, M-9 pistol, M-240B machine gun and the M-4 carbine rifle. The competition is set to begin Sept. 24, and will be held at Camp Guernsey, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)
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Fire Prevention Week

Firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron remove a crash dummy during a vehicle extrication demonstration as part of Fire Prevention Week on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 13. The purpose of Fire Prevention Week is to inform the Barksdale Community on fire safety and useful fire prevention tips. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)
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Fire Prevention Week

A firefighter from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron uses the Hurst jaws-of-life during a vehicle extrication demonstration as part of Fire Prevention Week on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 13. The purpose of Fire Prevention Week is to inform the Barksdale Community on fire safety and useful fire prevention tips. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)
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Global Strike Challenge

Airman 1st Class Gable Palmer, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions maintenance team member, fastens down a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU-31 bomb during the 2012 annual Global Strike Challenge on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 28. The 11-person team was evaluated in various areas of the build-up to include torque requirements, trailer loading procedures, technical order knowledge and safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)
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Brakes sometimes break

Staff Sgt. Joshua Crowe, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit hydraulics section, replaces a banana link on the main landing gear of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 10. The flightline section of the hydraulics shop handles a much different sort of maintenance, such as red-ball, situations that occur during aircraft take-off that require immediate maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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Wrenches and bolts

Airman 1st Class Sarah Sandage, 2nd Maintenance Squadron accessories flight hydraulics section, disassembles a tip gear actuator during training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct 10. Airmen new to the squadron train with every piece of equipment they will be expected to repair once fully trained. By the time they are able to work without supervision, they are able to assess and repair any damaged part they come across. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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Cut and dry

Senior Airman Richard Cota, 2nd Maintenance Squadron accessories flight hydraulics section, prepares to cut a hydraulic line on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 9. The Airmen assigned to the hydraulics section are responsible for the maintenance of Barksdale's B-52H Stratofortress' hydraulic systems, which assist the aircraft in steering, landing and most importantly opening of the bomb-bay doors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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Barksdale gives parents a break

Aamiyah Lamb, 8, daughter of Staff Sgt. Clifford Lamb, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, makes a place mat with Vanessa Collins, 2nd Force Support Squadron child and youth program assistant, at the Youth Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 5. School-age children in the Give Parents a Break program will be able to create various crafts, play in the gym, use computers and even learn to cook throughout their visit. The program helps give active-duty Air Force parents a break from parenting due to unique stressors occurring in their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)
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Covering vital systems

Airman 1st Class Mikel Stevens, 2nd Maintenance Squadron accessories flight electrical and environmental section, installs a valley panel on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 4. Valley panels cover critical parts of the engine, this area contains the anti-icing units which prevent the engines from seizing up at high altitudes. Installation and repair to vital areas such as these are one of the areas of expertise E and E Airmen must obtain to ensure the Barksdale mission runs successfully. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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Working in tight spaces

Airman 1st Class Johnathan Martin, 2nd Maintenance Squadron accessories flight electrical and environmental section, and Senior Airman Kaitlin Jarvis, 707th Maintenance Squadron accessories flight E and E section, conduct repairs on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 4. The air duct they are replacing draws in air as the aircraft flies and uses the air to run the air conditioning, regulate cabin pressure and provide a source of air for aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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Phase Work Cards

Airman 1st Class Johnathan Martin, 2nd Maintenance Squadron accessories flight electrical and environmental section, looks over phase work cards on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 4. Before each shift, Airmen go through the phase cards to see what the previous shift did and what still needs to be completed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)
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