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(From left) Senior Airman Daniel Hancock and Senior Airman Josh Serafin, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, try to stay warm before launching an aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan 26, 2017. Crew chiefs arrive to the aircraft before the aircrew to perform pre-flight inspections to ensure a safe launch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman J.T. Armstrong) Crew chiefs launch B-52 at sunrise
Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to launch a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 26, 2017. Crew chiefs are maintenance specialists whose duty is to ensure that aircraft are ready to fly at a moment’s notice. 5th AMXS Airmen work around the clock in all weather conditions to provide B-52 firepower on
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A B-1B Lancer soars over Barksdale Air Force Base, La., in commemoration of the 8th Air Force’s 75th anniversary Feb. 2, 2017. The modern day 8th Air Force traces its lineage to VIII Bomber Command, which came to life Feb. 1, 1942. Former and present bomber Airmen from across the country celebrated the anniversary by partaking in various event to honor the past, present and future Airmen of the “Mighty Eighth.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Trower) 8 AF celebrates 75 years

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Today’s 8th Air Force activated under the designation of VIII Bomber Command at Langley Field, Virginia, as part of an expansion of the U.S. Army Air Corps Feb. 1, 1942. The 8th Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., celebrated its 75th anniversary with retired 8th Air Force commanders and command chiefs, and several Air Force Global Strike leaders and Royal Air Force personnel. The Eighth commands the U.S. Air Forces entire fleet of long-range, stealth, and heavy bombers, to include the recently added E4-B National Airborne Operations Center fleet. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Erin Trower) 75 years of American Airmen: Past, present, future
On Feb. 1, 1942, the history of today’s 8th Air Force began to write its story. With milestones such as the Doolittle Raid and Operation Linebacker II, it’s no surprise that the 8th Air Force made a lasting legacy and is known today as the “Mighty Eighth.”
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Senior Airman Nicholas George, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, removes a strap from an inert GBU-31 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 20, 2017. The 23rd and 69th AMU competed in a timed bomb load as a part of the Load Crew of the Quarter competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong) AMUs compete for Load Crew of the Quarter
Weapons load crew members participated in the Load Crew of the Quarter competition inside Dock 7, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 20, 2017. Two weapons load crews, representing the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 69th AMU, were timed on their ability to load two inert munitions onto a B-52H Stratofortress. The competition was comprised
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Airman 1st Class Alexander Shaikh, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, shines a black light during a fluorescent penetrant inspection at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 18, 2016. The black light aids Shaikh in locating cracks and imperfections on parts of the B-52H Stratofortress and aircraft support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong) Non-Destructive Inspection: Seeing Through the B-52

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A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit next to each other on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. All three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. The B-1 Lancer arrived at Andersen Aug. 6 to support U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission and rotate with the B-52s there. In addition, three B-2s arrived in theater to conduct a Bomber Assurance and Deterrence deployment. The CBP and BAAD missions are part of a long-standing history of maintaining a consistent bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific in order to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger) B-52, B-1, B-2s maintain regional stability in PACOM theater
A B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit sit next to each other on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug.10, 2016. All three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously conducting operations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations.
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Senior Airman Amanda Scanlan, 5th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, stands atop the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., August 2, 2016. Airmen from the 5th MXS work around the clock to provide B-52 firepower on demand. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong) Maintaining Firepower on Demand
Airmen from the 5th Maintenance Squadron repair cracked spoilers atop the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress in Dock 2 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., August 2, 2016. Current engineering analyses show the B-52’s life span is projected to extend beyond the year 2040 with the help of skilled Airmen who keep them flying. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st
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Crew chiefs from the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to tow a B-2 Spirit while deployed to an undisclosed location in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations March 11, 2016. Bomber training missions and deployments ensure crews maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and demonstrate the ability to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester) Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability in PACOM theater
Crew chiefs from the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to tow a B-2 Spirit while deployed to an undisclosed location in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations March 11, 2016. Bomber training missions and deployments ensure crews maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and demonstrate the ability to provide an always-ready
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2016
A B-52H Stratofortress, like this one at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, recently participated in a long-range training sortie to train with the Colombian Air Force and other South American Partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J. T. Armstrong) B-52 conducts long-range training with Colombia
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a long-range training sortie to engage with South American military partners, April 1-2, 2016.
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Two F-22 Raptors from Langley AFB, Va., arrived in Santiago, Chile to participate in the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), March 27, 2016. More than 65 Airmen from around the U.S. are scheduled to participate in a variety of activities during the week-long air show that includes aerial demonstrations, interaction with the local community, and subject matter expert exchanges with the Chilean air force. The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s only operational fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman/Released) AFSOUTH heads to Chile for largest air and space fair in Western Hemisphere
More than 65 Airmen from around the U.S. are scheduled to participate in a variety of activities during the week-long air show that includes aerial demonstrations, interaction with the local community, and subject matter expert exchanges with the Chilean air force. “AFSOUTH has built relationships with our partner nations, like Chile, through the
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