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The sun rises over a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 22. The B-52 was one of many aircraft featured during Air Force week due to its long history of service, and the Air Force named 2012 the year of the B-52. The B-52 has served in every conflict since the Vietnam War. During Desert Storm, the aircraft delivered 40 percent of all the weapons dropped by coalition forces. The heavy bomber is capable of dropping or launching the widest array of weapons in the U.S. inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)


B-52 a Golden Legacy

The sun rises over a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 22. The B-52 was one of many aircraft featured during Air Force week due to its long history of service, and the Air Force named 2012 the year of the B-52. The B-52 has served in every conflict since the Vietnam War. During Desert Storm, the aircraft delivered 40 percent of all the weapons dropped by coalition forces. The heavy bomber is capable of dropping or launching the widest array of weapons in the U.S. inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

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A runner climbs a rope on the final A-frame obstacle of the Defenders of Liberty Mud Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 7, 2015. The run consisted of four miles and more than 15 obstacles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
B-52H Stratofortresses rest on the flightline after a winter storm on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 23, 2015. Barksdale was hit with half an inch of freezing rain Feb 23 and 2.25 inches of snow Feb. 25, reducing base operations to minimal manning. The base averages one day of snow and 1.4 inches of total snowfall per year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight begin the SrA Bryan R. Bell 5K Memorial Run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 5, 2014. Bell, 2 CES EOD technician, tragically lost his life from injuries sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan Jan. 5, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1s Class Curt Beach)
Eli, a pitbull receives his annual shots and yearly check-up at the veterinarian clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2014. The clinic provides services to military working dogs and Team Barksdale?s pets, ranging from check-ups, dental work and surgery. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Tommy Mazzone, 2nd BW command chief, pose with the Green Knights chapter 75 and base motorcyclists in front of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2014. More than 50 riders gathered to commemorate the third annual celebration of Cajun Rumble. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Motorcyclists cruise onto the flightline to prepare for a group photo as part of Cajun Rumble on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2014. Since its formation in 2009, chapter 75 has participated in safety awareness and mentorship rides, and has supported local veterans' events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Air Force Tops in Blue performs a dance and song routine for the Barksdale community during the 2014 World Tour on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 16, 2014. Tops in Blue is an active-duty unit consisting of the most talented vocalists, musicians, dancers and technicians in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Josh Townsend, Civil Air Patrol cadet, crawls through a tunnel during the challenge course at Camp Minden, La., July 21, 2014. Along with the obstacle course, the CAP toured various facilities on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. to get a better understanding of how the Air Force works. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)
Capt. Matthew Middlebrooks, 11th Bomb Squadron, prepares to taste a salad with Chef Jeff Henderson, Flip My Food host, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 9, 2014. Henderson cooked various healthy dishes for Barksdale Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pull a rope during a tug-of-war competition as part of Sports Day at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 13, 2014. Sports Day consisted of various team events including dodgeball, tug-of-war, soccer, volleyball, basketball and a homerun derby. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
The struggle of one Airman affects the entire unit. Each individual’s role is critical to the success of the mission so it’s important to maintain resilience. When your teammate falls, help him up so that you both may continue forward or else risk compromising the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)
Jessica Blank, North Gate pool lifeguard, watches guests swim during the Pool Bash on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 23, 2014. More than 10 lifeguards kept watch to ensure the safety of the more than 500 guests in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)