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Striking the enemy: WSO’s train to fight

A U.S. Air Force weapon systems officer assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron communicates with the other aircrew of a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019 over the Barents Sea region of the Arctic Circle. This deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and to improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)

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Striking the enemy: WSO’s train to fight

A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer monitors aircraft screens on a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019, in Norwegian airspace. This deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and to improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Striking the enemy: WSO’s train to fight

U.S. Air Force Capt. “Rannt” (left) and 1st Lt. “Comic” (right), 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officers, perform constant checks on their controls inside a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 4, 2019, over Greece Air Space. This deployment allows aircrews and support personnel to conduct theater integration and to improve bomber interoperability with joint partners and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone, former NBA player and Olympic gold medalist, discusses leadership traits and professionalism with Airmen during an 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center Leadership Lab at Barksdale AFB, La., Feb. 4, 2020. J-GSOC and “Mighty Eighth” Airmen come from a variety of career fields, all which support strategic bomber and nuclear command, control and communications operations worldwide. Malone also signed memorabilia and met with service members individually during a meet-and-greet.

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl “the Mailman” Malone and members from “The Mighty Eighth” Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center stand outside the headquarters building following a Leadership Lab, Feb. 4, 2020. Malone received a firsthand look at global bomber and NC3 operations during a visit to the numbered air force, which is located at Barksdale AFB, La. Malone is also a local area resident.

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone, NBA Hall of Famer, stands next to a B-52H Stratofortress during a visit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 5, 2020. Malone flew a training sortie with the 96th Bomb Squadron during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone, NBA Hall of Famer, and Barksdale Airmen stand in front of a B-52H Stratofortress prior to a training flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 5, 2020. This was Malon’es first time flying in a B-52. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone, NBA Hall of Famer, recieves a pre-flight brief prior to his flight with the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 4, 2020. Malone spent time with Airmen, toured facilities and even took a ride in a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone (center), NBA Hall of Famer, recieves a pre-flight brief prior to his flight with the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 5, 2020. Malone spent time with Airmen, toured facilities and even took a ride in a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone, NBA Hall of Famer, talks with Airmen at the Senior Airman Bell Fitness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 4, 2020. Malone spent time talking to Airmen talking about leadership and even giving a few tips to the base intramural basketball team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone, NBA Hall of Famer, sits in a decommissioned aircraft seat in the 96th Bomb Squadron during a visit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 4, 2020. Malone spent time visiting with Airmen, touring various squadrons and even taking a ride in a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone, NBA Hall of Famer, visits with Airmen at the Senior Airman Bell Fitness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 4, 2020. Malone spent time talking to Airmen talking about leadership and even giving a few tips to the base intramural basketball team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone (right), NBA Hall of Famer, sits in a B-52H Stratofortress simulator while receiving egress training from Capt. Cameron Gill (left), 96th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 4, 2020. Malone received training from the 96th Bomb Squadron and the 2nd Operations Support Squadron in the case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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NBA HOF'er Karl Malone visits Barksdale

Karl Malone (right), NBA Hall of Famer, uses a parachute simulator while receiving training from Master Sgt. Martin Ruemenapp Jr. (left), 2nd Operation Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape flight chief at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 4, 2020. Malone received training from the 96th Bomb Squadron and the 2nd Operations Support Squadron in the case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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2nd, 307th Force Support Squadrons amplify Team Barksdale

Airman Keenan Gilyard, 307th Force Support Squadron personnel craftsman, works at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 23, 2019. He is the first Reserve Citizen Airman to complete the First Term Airman Course at Barksdale. Recent efforts by the 2nd and 307th FSS made base-level courses for junior enlisted and non-commissioned officers available to 307th Bomb Wing members for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

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2nd, 307th Force Support Squadrons amplify Team Barksdale

Senior Master Sgt. Jena Brooks, 2nd Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor and Staff Sgt. Adriana McIlvaine, First Term Airman Course instructor, smile as they discuss opportunities for greater collaboration between Reserve Citizen Airman and their active duty counterparts at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 23, 2019. The 2nd FSS and 307th FSS teamed to provide base-level PME courses to Reservists for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

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2nd, 307th Force Support Squadrons amplify Team Barksdale

U.S. Airmen take part in a Senior Noncommissioned Officer professional enhancement seminar at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 23, 2019. This year marks the first time Reserve Citizen Airmen took part in the courses. The 2nd and 307th Force Support Squadrons worked together in creating the opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

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Secret Squirrels celebrate 29 years

U.S. Air Force Gen. Tim Ray, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, addresses an audience gathered to commemorate the 29th anniversary of Operation Senior Surprise, Jan. 18, 2020, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The mission, informally known as Secret Squirrel, saw seven B-52 Stratofortresses depart from Barksdale to fire the opening shots of the Gulf War in 1991. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ted Daigle)

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Secret Squirrels celebrate 29 years

Aircrew from Sortie 1 of Operation Secret Surprise pose for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana in this undated photo. More than 57 Airmen and seven B-52 Stratofortress took part in the historic mission, better known as Secret Squirrel. (courtesy photo)

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Secret Squirrels celebrate 29 years

Aircrew from Sortie 3 of Operation Secret Surprise pose for a photo after returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 17, 1991. This year marks the 29th Anniversary of the historic mission, more commonly referred to by its informal name, Secret Squirrel. (courtesy photo)

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