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  • To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.

    Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

    Airman 1st Class Cameron Young, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight inspections on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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  • To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.

    Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

    Senior Airman Jean Labeque, left, and Airman 1st Class Cameron Young, right, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chiefs, perform pre-flight inspections on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. Pre-flight inspections involve visual assessment of the equipment and testing of the on-board systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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  • To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.

    Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

    Senior Airman Jean Labeque, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs a pre-flight inspection on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. Pre-flight inspections involve visual assessment of the equipment and testing of the on-board systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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  • To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.

    Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

    Senior Airman Jean Labeque, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight inspections on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. Pre-flight inspections involve visual assessment of the equipment and testing of the on-board systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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  • To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.

    Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

    A B-52H Stratofortress takes off at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. The B-52 is a long range heavy bomber, able to carry out a variety of assignments due to its high degree of versatility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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  • To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour.

    Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

    An aircrew member from the 96th Bomb Squadron inspects a wing mounted weapon system on a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana, Jan. 25, 2022. To maintain mission readiness, Barksdale is capable of dispatching B-52s at any hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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    Ensuring global deterrence through dusk operations

    • Published Feb. 3, 2022
    • By Airman 1st Class William Pugh
    • 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs
    BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, Louisiana --  
    2nd Bomb Wing Barksdale AFB Air Force Air Force Global Strike Command Night Ops B-52 Stratofortress

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