More than 80 fifth graders with STARBASE Louisiana
More than 80 fifth graders with STARBASE Louisiana head toward a B-52 Stratofortress during a tour of the jet Dec. 14, 2016 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The tour taught student everything from security iss... More
A B-52 Stratofortress undergoes a bag lift exercise
A B-52 Stratofortress undergoes a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. A pneumatic lifting bag raises an aircraft that has experienced a landing gear failure or from terrain where ... More
10,000 Hours, US Air Force Photo
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Smith, 93rd Bomb Squadron flight instructor, fields questions from the media at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 3, 2017. Smith just returned from a training mission where he ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Bruce Gootee, 307th Bomb Wing navigator
U.S. Air Force Col. Bruce Gootee, 307th Bomb Wing navigator and Lt. Col. Steve Smith, 93rd Bomb Squadron flight instructor, review a map during an early morning mission briefing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.... More
Lots of legs stick out from the bomb bay of a B-52
Lots of legs stick out from the bomb bay of a B-52 Stratofortress during a tour for students of STARBASE Louisiana Dec. 14, 2016 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The fifth graders got to see the jet inside an... More
Two Airmen monitor air pressure gauges for a bag lift
Two Airmen monitor air pressure gauges for a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. A B-52 Stratofortress was lifted, for the first time since 1984, with large inflatable airbags to ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Smith, 93rd Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Smith, 93rd Bomb Squadron flight instructor, boards a B-52 Stratofortress for a routine training mission at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 3, 2017. By the end of the flight... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cynthia Ryan, 96th Bomb Squadron,
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cynthia Ryan, 96th Bomb Squadron, shows students with STARBASE Louisiana, the camera on a B-52 Stratofortress Dec. 14, 2016 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. More than 80 students were on... More
Gauges and valves for inflating aircraft lifting airbags
Gauges and valves for inflating aircraft lifting airbags stand ready for service at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. These instruments were used to lift a B-52 Stratofortress with airbags simulatin... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Weisner, 93rd Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Weisner, 93rd Bomb Squadron commander waves the U.S. flag and gives a thumbs-up prior to takeoff at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 3, 2017. The gestures by Weisner signifie... More
Large straps secure a B-52 Stratofortress during a
Large straps secure a B-52 Stratofortress during a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. The jet, which has been inoperable since it was damaged in a fire, was the perfect candidate... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Smith hugs his wife,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Smith hugs his wife, Jayne, after returning from a training mission at Barksdale Air Force, La., March 3, 2017. During the mission, Smith surpassed 10,000 hour flight hours in the ... More
A giant jack is placed in position on a B-52 Stratofortress
A giant jack is placed in position on a B-52 Stratofortress during a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. Supporting the tail of the jet was critical to ensure safety during the ex... More
A large crowd gathered behind the 93rd Bomb Squadron
A large crowd gathered behind the 93rd Bomb Squadron to greet U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Smith, 93rd Bomb Squadron flight instructor, after he returned from a mission where he surpassed 10,000 flight hours i... More
Airmen pressurize aircraft lifting airbags during an
Airmen pressurize aircraft lifting airbags during an exercise on a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2017. The bags are used when an aircraft must be lifted up due to broken landing... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Smith, 93rd Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Smith, 93rd Bomb Squadron flight instructor, answers questions from the media at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 3, 2017. Smith just returned from a training mission where he... More
It is all smiles for an Airman after successfully completing
It is all smiles for an Airman after successfully completing a bag lift exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La, Feb. 16, 2017. More than 30 active-duty and reserve Airman, including several from the 307th Bom... More
Members of the Young Presidents Organization get a
Members of the Young Presidents Organization get a demonstration of and Andros F-6 robot Feb. 3, 2017, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The robot is used by 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposa... More
A B-52 Stratofortress awaits loading of live munitions
A B-52 Stratofortress awaits loading of live munitions onto its latest weapons system, the Conventional Rotary Launcher, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1. 2017. The bombs loaded on the jet were part of ... More
An Airman places the helmet of an Explosive Ordinance
An Airman places the helmet of an Explosive Ordinance bomb suit on a member of the Young Presidents Organization Feb. 3, 2017, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The suit is used by 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Expl... More
Airmen from the 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect the bomb bay of a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1, 2017. The B-52 was recently upgraded to use a Conventional Rotary Laun... More
A member of the Young Presidents Organization prepares
A member of the Young Presidents Organization prepares to employ a firing mechanism on a small explosive Feb. 3, 2017, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Airman from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordina... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Amburn, 307th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Joshua Amburn, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, inspects the bomb bay prior to testing a Conventional Rotary Launcher, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1. 2017. ... More
A ratchet is inserted into a bomb latching mechanism
A ratchet is inserted into a bomb latching mechanism on a conventional rotary launcher, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1. 2017. The ratchet locks down the loaded munitions onto the CRL, which can rotate... More
Master Sgt. Holly Guerra, 307th Aircraft Maintenance
Master Sgt. Holly Guerra, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, closes a bomb latching mechanism on a Conventional Rotary Launcher, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1. 2017. The... More
Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, loads a 500 pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions under the wing of a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.... More
Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, prepares to load a guided bomb unit-12, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 1. 2017. It was loaded in conjunction wi... More
Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Matt Gerrits, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, lines up a 500 pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions onto a wing mounted bomb rack at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. ... More