Capt. Daniel Nauman and Capt. John Maattala, 20th Bomb
Capt. Daniel Nauman and Capt. John Maattala, 20th Bomb Squadron aircrew members, walk to their B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. The Global Thunder ex... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) mission ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to land during Global
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to land during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities that assess ... More
Airman 1st Class Thomas Chase, 96th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Thomas Chase, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crewchief, checks equipment during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness... More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group inspect
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group inspect a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. U.S. Strategic Command headquarters staff, components, and su... More
A B-52 Stratofortress ascends from the flightline during
A B-52 Stratofortress ascends from the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command ... More
Airmen 1st Class Larry Ermakivich and Evan Toler, 2nd
Airmen 1st Class Larry Ermakivich and Evan Toler, 2nd Maintenance Squadron egress apprentices, look over explosives while performing a training procedure during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities... More
Airmen run out to a B-52 during Global Thunder 2019
Airmen run out to a B-52 during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportun... More
Airmen remove foreign object debris from the flight
Airmen remove foreign object debris from the flight line during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise that provides traini... More
An R-11 fuel truck provides Jet-A aerial fuel to a
An R-11 fuel truck provides Jet-A aerial fuel to a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training o... More
Capt. Karla Arango, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, communicates
Capt. Karla Arango, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, communicates to crew inside a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strate... More
Rows of B-52H Stratofortresses sit ready on the flightline
Rows of B-52H Stratofortresses sit ready on the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to prov... More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group discuss
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group discuss preparations for towing a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. Global Thunder involves extensive pla... More
Senior Airman Samuel Hunter, 2nd Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Samuel Hunter, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Close-In Sentry (CIS), guards a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annu... More
Barksdale maintainers and aircrew standby for fuel
Barksdale maintainers and aircrew standby for fuel trucks during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise design... More
A B-52 Stratofortress ascends during Global Thunder
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.... More
An Airman assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group inspects
An Airman assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group inspects a B-52 Stratofortress engine during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 19. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness an... More
A B-52 Stratofortress sits on the flight line during
A B-52 Stratofortress sits on the flight line during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise that provides training opportun... More
Barksdale maintainers sit as a B-52 Stratofortress
Barksdale maintainers sit as a B-52 Stratofortress taxis to its parking spot during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRA... More
Airmen prepare to work on a B-52 Stratofortress during
Airmen prepare to work on a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise that provides training opport... More
Airman 1st Class Chanelle Juhasz, 2nd Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Chanelle Juhasz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, guards a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic... More
Airmen ready B-52H Stratofortresses during Global Thunder
Airmen ready B-52H Stratofortresses during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2018. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness and ensure a safe, secure, ready and reliable strategic ... More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen unload a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command ... More
Airmen with the 2nd Security Forces Squadron guard
Airmen with the 2nd Security Forces Squadron guard the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 4, 2018. The Global Thunder exercise provides training opportunities that assess... More
A B-52 Stratofortress ascends from the flight line
A B-52 Stratofortress ascends from the flight line during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness and ensure a safe, secure, ready and ... More
Senior Airman Samuel Hunter, 2nd Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Samuel Hunter, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Close-In Sentry (CIS), guards a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annu... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses pass each other on the flightline
Two B-52H Stratofortresses pass each other on the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. U.S. Strategic Command headquarters staff, components, and subordinate units pa... More
An Airman with the 2nd Security Forces Squadron stands
An Airman with the 2nd Security Forces Squadron stands guard during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 4, 2018. Strategic Command headquarters staff, components, and subordinate units part... More
Senior Airman Justina West, 2nd Operations Support
Senior Airman Justina West, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, performs maintenance a helmet during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Th... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training o... More
Barksdale Airmen position a tow bar onto a B-52
Barksdale Airmen position a tow bar onto a B-52 Stratofortress for a parking maneuver during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Comman... More
B-52H Stratofortress crew members prepare to take off
B-52H Stratofortress crew members prepare to take off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command ... More
Capt. Andrew Caulk, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Capt. Andrew Caulk, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs officer-in-charge, conducts visual information documentation during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annu... More
Barksdale Airmen participate in Global Thunder 2019
Barksdale Airmen participate in Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2019. This photo was stitched together from nine separate photos taken during the same time frame to make one panora... More
A B-52 Stratofortress has its engine cart started during
A B-52 Stratofortress has its engine cart started during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to ... More
Airman 1st Class Bryan Blancas, 5th Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Bryan Blancas, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, checks a flightline access badge during Global Thunder 2019 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is an annu... More
Capt. Daniel Nauman, 20th Bomb Squadron aircrew member,
Capt. Daniel Nauman, 20th Bomb Squadron aircrew member, performs a pre-flight check on a B-52 Stratofortress for a mission during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. U.S. Strategi... More
A B-52 Stratofortress flies over the flight line during
A B-52 Stratofortress flies over the flight line during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to p... More
An aircrew member assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron
An aircrew member assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron grabs a helmet before a mission during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRAT... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the flightline during
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities that ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress sits in the Alert Aircraft Parking
A B-52 Stratofortress sits in the Alert Aircraft Parking Area during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise ... More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Security Forces Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Security Forces Squadron discuss safety procedures during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTR... More
Aircrew run to their respective B-52 Stratofortress
Aircrew run to their respective B-52 Stratofortress prior to take off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) e... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the flightline during
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities that ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training o... More
An Airman changes a light on a wing of a B-52 Stratofortress
An Airman changes a light on a wing of a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise that provides tr... More
An aircrew member assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron
An aircrew member assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron grabs a helmet before a mission during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRAT... More
Staff Sgt. Corey Creasia, 2nd Munitions Squadron armament
Staff Sgt. Corey Creasia, 2nd Munitions Squadron armament systems supervisor, checks the technical order to inspect a heavy stores adaptor beam during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to take off during Global
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to take off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide... More
A B-52H Stratofortress sits ready on the flightline
A B-52H Stratofortress sits ready on the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 1, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities th... More
Capt. John Maattala, 20th Bomb Squadron aircrew member,
Capt. John Maattala, 20th Bomb Squadron aircrew member, performs a pre-flight check on a B-52 Stratofortress for a mission during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. Global Thunde... More
Master Sgt. Alfred Shanks, 2nd Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Alfred Shanks, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Superintendent, prepares to move towing equipment during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integr... More
Airmen assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron calibrate
Airmen assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron calibrate their helmets and gear before a mission during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La, Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder provides training opportunitie... More
A fuel truck lines up to refuel a B-52 Stratofortress
A fuel truck lines up to refuel a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder involves extensive planning and coordination and provides unique tra... More
Barksdale Airmen back-in a B-52 Stratofortress to its
Barksdale Airmen back-in a B-52 Stratofortress to its parking spot during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exer... More
Senior Airman Cody Adams, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Cody Adams, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crewchief, speaks into a headset during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 2, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic... More
B-52 Stratofortress aircrew assigned to the 2nd Operations
B-52 Stratofortress aircrew assigned to the 2nd Operations Group attend a step brief to discuss preparations needed for conducting flight operations during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., ... More
Tech. Sgt. Alan Lawson, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Tech. Sgt. Alan Lawson, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes a fuel pump from a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis across the flightline
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis across the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities tha... More
B-52s taxi to take off during Global Thunder 2019 at
B-52s taxi to take off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunit... More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Squadron position
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Squadron position an aircraft caddy to tow a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder provides training ... More
An aircrew member from the 20th Bomb Squadron performs
An aircrew member from the 20th Bomb Squadron performs a pre-flight check on a B-52 Stratofortress for a mission during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. Global Thunder involves... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 4, 2018. The Global Thunder exercise provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command ... More
An aircrew member assigned to the 2nd Operations Group
An aircrew member assigned to the 2nd Operations Group prepares before a mission during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness and ens... More
Tech. Sgt. Dominique West, 20th Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Dominique West, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, drives a MB-2 Uke tracker to park a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Th... More
Airman 1st Class Gerardo Urrutia, 2nd Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Gerardo Urrutia, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation access controller, checks an identification card outside of a restricted area during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, ... More
Airman 1st Class Chanelle Juhasz, 2nd Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Chanelle Juhasz, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, guards a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress lands during Global Thunder 19
A B-52 Stratofortress lands during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual, large-scale U.S. Strategic Command exercise that involves extensive planning and... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training o... More
Tech. Sgt. Dominique West, 20th Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Dominique West, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, directs B-52 Stratofortress pilots to their parking spot in the Alert Airfield Parking Area during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Forc... More
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training o... More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group position
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group position an aircraft caddy to tow a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 31, 2018. Global Thunder is an exercise to te... More
Airman 1st Class Abuer Munoz Rios, 2nd Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Abuer Munoz Rios, 2nd Security Forces Squadron installation access controller, guards a B-52 Stratofortress during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thu... More
A B-52H Stratofortress lands during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress lands during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Stra... More
Airmen 1st Class Larry Ermakivich and Evan Toler, 2nd
Airmen 1st Class Larry Ermakivich and Evan Toler, 2nd Maintenance Squadron egress apprentices, review training procedures during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 29, 2018. Global Thunder... More
Airmen assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron make adjustments
Airmen assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron make adjustments to their gear before a mission during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readines... More
Senior Airman Stuart Bright, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Senior Airman Stuart Bright, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, conducts visual information documentation during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 3, 2018. Global Thunder is ... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses pass each other during Global
Two B-52H Stratofortresses pass each other during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide trai... More
Airman 1st Class Darwin Sanchez, 2nd Munitions Squadron
Airman 1st Class Darwin Sanchez, 2nd Munitions Squadron armament technician, inspects a B-11 shackle, a piece of equipment that can hold bombs weighing up to 1,000 pounds, during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdal... More
A B-52 Stratofortress taxies on the flightline during
A B-52 Stratofortress taxies on the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 30, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual, large-scale U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise tha... More
A B-52 Stratofortress ascends during Global Thunder
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.... More
B-52s taxi to take off during Global Thunder 2019 at
B-52s taxi to take off during Global Thunder 2019 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5, 2018. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunit... More