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New dental lab

Master Sgt. Denny Shaffer, 2nd Dental Squadron laboratory flight chief, shapes molds of wax teeth in the new dental lab on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 22. When finished, these wax molds will be used to create artificial porcelain teeth for a patient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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Radar navigator

Capt. Nate Barnhart, 20th Bomb Squadron radar navigator instructor, inspects an inert 500-pound BDU-50 inside the bomb bay of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17. Each member of the aircrew has his or her own specific items they check when conducting aircraft inspections before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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101 Critical Days of Summer 5K Fun Run

Master Sgt. James McClure, 2nd Force Support Squadron, celebrates as he completes the 5K Fun Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 18. The Fun Run was held to kick off the upcoming 101 Critical Days of Summer at Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

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Clear for take off

Airman 1st Class Mario Carfagno III, 2nd Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, fires a 12-gauge pyrotechnics pistol on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 15. The 12-gauge pistol launches a projectile that creates a small explosion near its desired target causing minimal collateral damage. The pistol is a non-lethal option for airfield managers to choose from when scaring birds away from the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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AFGSC golf tournament

Master Sgt. Justin Swanson, Air Force Global Strike Command A6 plans and policies actions officer, putts a ball during the AFGSC golf tournament on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 4. Teams of four competed in the tournament, which was "best ball" format. The top three teams will be awarded gift certificates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)

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Phase Hangar

Senior Airman Greg Pagallo, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, inspects the throttle cables on the number two pod kneecap of a B-52H Stratofortress as Staff Sgt. Matt Lachney, 2 MXS, observes inside the Phase Hangar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1. These cables provide power to the landing gear and to the structures that flex the wings upward during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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POW/Purple Heart Luncheon

Lester Wilson, a retired Air Force veteran, shakes hands with Col. Thomas Hesterman, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, at the 2012 Prisoner of War/Purple Heart Luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 27. Veterans walked down the middle of Hoban Hall through a saber cordon to be honored for their service. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)(RELEASED)

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Striker Life Half Marathon

Team Barksdale members push toward the finish line of the Air Force Global Strike Command Striker Life Half Marathon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 28. The first-ever marathon event held by the command was mapped at 13.1 miles through the East Reservation of base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

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Construction begins at west gate

Marvin Lewis, local construction worker, removes a hook from a guard shack during a construction project at the West Gate on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30. The project is scheduled to last 90 days. An overhang will be installed to provide shade for 2nd Security Forces Squadron personnel assigned to the gate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)(RELEASED)

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Airman flies with Jacquie B

Airman 1st Class Antonio Gonzalez, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs, poses with Jacquie Warda, known as Jacquie B, after landing at the Shreveport Downtown Airport, Shreveport, La., April 19. Gonzalez recorded his flight with Jacquie B to post on social media and document a low-level aerobatics performance in her Pitts Special biplane. Jacquie B will be one of many performers at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21-22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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MARE

A 2nd Medical Group Airman places make-up on a simulated victim prior to the start of a Major Accident Response Exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 13. More than 50 Barksdale Airmen were moulaged for the exercise, assisting exercise evaluation team members in evaluating how medical, security forces and several base and community emergency services responded to the incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Ashcraft) (RELEASED)

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Golf fundraiser

Kye Quesinberry, wife of Lt. Col. Milo Quesinberry, 2nd Mission Support Group, hits a golf ball at the Fox Run golf course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. March 16. Kye Quesinberry played to help the Barksdale Officer's Spouses Club raise money for base organizations, scholarships and the off-base community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(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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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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Exercise Red Flag

A B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is parked on the ramp during Exercise Red Flag, March 3, 2012. Exercise Red Flag trains aircrews from the U.S., NATO and other allied countries for realistic combat scenarios. The B-52 performs a dual-role mission, nuclear and conventional, providing a rapid global strike capability and ability to reach hardened and buried targets anywhere and at anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradley C. Church) (Released)

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Don't look down

Airmen from 2nd Communications Squadron cable and antenna maintenance attach an Aircraft Alerting Communications Electromagnetic pulse antenna on the bottom portion of the tower in front of the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron building on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. The AACE antenna sends out emergency messages to aircraft in the event that other communication devices are disabled. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale Airmen go pro

Staff Sgt. Robert Hoffman, 2nd Munitions Squadron, looks for an open teammate during the Shreveport-Bossier Knights versus the Collin County Rattlers football game at Lee Hedges Stadium in Shreveport, La., Feb. 25. Hoffman is one of four Airmen from Barksdale that play for the Knights. For more information about the Knights visit www.sbknights.org. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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Parachute packing

Senior Airman John Cox, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, lifts a chute bag on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22. The chute bag weighs 185 pounds and requires a pulley in order to pull it up to the top of the stand. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

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SEC DEF visits Barksdale

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks with Barksdale leadership during his visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 17. The Secretary hosted an All-Call with more than 300 Airmen to thank them for their efforts in operating, maintaining and supporting the long range strike missions performed by the B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. During the event, Secretary Panetta also re-enlisted six Airmen and presented medals to Airmen who served in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Following the All-Call, Secretary Panetta met with Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and 2nd Bomb Wing leadership for briefings on global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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