A B-52 Stratofortress ascends during Global Thunder
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A B-52 Stratofortress ascends during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) mission areas and joint and field training operational readiness, with a specific focus on nuclear readiness. USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that includes strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)
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31/10/2018
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