Airmen work swings to sustain mission

Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution shop, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., train on pantograph operation procedures while refueling a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, June 11, 2014. Airmen from Barksdale deployed the U.S. European Command area of operations to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region. U.S. Strategic Command routinely conducts training missions in support of geographic combatant commands to ensure the U.S. has a credible and flexible capability to provide the President a variety of options he may need to protect the nation or its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Airmen work swings to sustain mission

Staff Sgt. Randy Guijo, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., performs maintenance on the engine bays of a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, June 11, 2014, alongside Staff Sgt. Matthew Washburn and Staff Sgt. Joshua Sauer, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chiefs, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Airmen from Minot and Barksdale deployed to the U.S. European Command area of operations to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from Air Force Global Strike Command “sleeps” on the flightline before maintainers perform post-flight maintenance Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, June 11, 2014. Three B-52s were deployed to U.S. European Command area of operations to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from Barksdale and Minot Air Force Bases work together to refuel a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, June 11, 2014. During the short-term deployment, the multi-role heavy bomber conducted training flights in the USEUCOM area of operations, providing opportunities for aircrews to sharpen skills in several key operational sets and become familiar with airbases and operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Senior Airman Rachel Rodgers, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., fuels distribution operator, speaks with Airman 1st Class Justis Strahan, and Senior Airman Ryan Frantaccia, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, discuss maintenance and refueling procedures for a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Base Fairford, England, June 11, 2014. Airmen from Barksdale deployed to the U.S. European Command area of operations to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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140612-F-EA289-499 Fuels distribution operators from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., refuel a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, June 11, 2014. During the short-term deployment, the multi-role heavy bomber conducted training flights in the USEUCOM area of operations, providing opportunities for aircrews to sharpen skills in several key operational sets and become familiar with airbases and operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Airmen work swings to sustain mission

A B-52 Stratofortress from Air Force Global Strike Command “sleeps” on the flightline before maintainers perform post-flight maintenance Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, June 11, 2014. B-52 aircrew members conducted training flights in the USEUCOM area of operations for interoperability, training and familiarization with the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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Airmen work swings to sustain mission at RAF Fairford

Published June 13, 2014