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B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line up on the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 14, 2020. The military aircraft lined up in close formation before taking off as part of a readiness exercise conducted to ensure the 2nd BW is able to provide the nation with winning combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)

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Aircrew from the 2nd Bomb Wing complete a test in preparation for Global Thunder 21 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 23, 2020. Training with allied nations and partner organizations contributes to enhanced integration and interoperability and enables us to build enduring relationships necessary to confront the broad range of global challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)
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A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., during Global Thunder 21 Oct. 23, 2020. GLOBAL THUNDER is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)
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Airman 1st Class William Archer and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Caraan, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare to disinfect a B-52H Stratofortress during Global Thunder 21 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 22, 2020.
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