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AFGSC partners with Kalogon to modernize innovative B-52H Stratofortress upgrades

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ty W. Neuman, Director of Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements, Air Force Global Strike Command, receives a brief from Kalogon as they present a B-52H Stratofortress smart seat cushion prototype December 6, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Kalogon, a company that builds seat cushions for wheelchair patients, has been working with the A5/8 as they create the smart seat cushion while executing a Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) program that allows small businesses to explore new opportunities for research and development. The acquisition of this product will increase comfort and increase mission readiness for B-52H crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Micky Peña)
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AFGSC partners with Kalogon to modernize innovative B-52H Stratofortress upgrades

Tim Balz and Amanda Krantz from Kalogon present a B-52H Stratofortress smart seat cushion prototype to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ty W. Neuman, Director of Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements, Air Force Global Strike Command and other A5/8 leadership and members December 6, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Kalogon, a company that builds seat cushions for wheelchair patients, has been working with the A5/8 as they create the smart seat cushion while executing a Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) program that allows small businesses to explore new opportunities for research and development. The acquisition of this product will increase comfort and increase mission readiness for B-52H crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Micky Peña)
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AFGSC partners with Kalogon to modernize innovative B-52H Stratofortress upgrades

Members of Air Force Global Strike Command’s A5/8 Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements directorate examine B-52H Stratofortress smart seat cushion prototypes provided by Kalogon December 6, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Kalogon, a company that builds seat cushions for wheelchair patients, has been working with the A5/8 as they create the smart seat cushion while executing a Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) program that allows small businesses to explore new opportunities for research and development. The acquisition of this product will increase comfort and increase mission readiness for B-52H crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Micky Peña)
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AFGSC partners with Kalogon to modernize innovative B-52H Stratofortress upgrades

Tim Balz and Amanda Krantz from Kalogon present a B-52H Stratofortress smart seat cushion prototype to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ty W. Neuman, Director of Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements, Air Force Global Strike Command and other A5/8 leadership and members December 6, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Kalogon, a company that builds seat cushions for wheelchair patients, has been working with the A5/8 as they create the smart seat cushion while executing a Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) program that allows small businesses to explore new opportunities for research and development. The acquisition of this product will increase comfort and increase mission readiness for B-52H crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Micky Peña)
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AFGSC partners with Kalogon to modernize innovative B-52H Stratofortress upgrades

A member of the Air Force Global Strike Command Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements Directorate tests out a B-52H Stratofortress smart seat cushion prototype December 6, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Kalogon, a company that builds seat cushions for wheelchair patients, has been working with the A5/8 as they create the smart seat cushion while executing a Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) program that allows small businesses to explore new opportunities for research and development. The acquisition of this product will increase comfort and increase mission readiness for B-52H crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Micky Peña)
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AFGSC partners with Kalogon to modernize innovative B-52H Stratofortress upgrades

Tim Balz and Amanda Krantz from Kalogon present a B-52H Stratofortress smart seat cushion prototype to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ty W. Neuman, Director of Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements, Air Force Global Strike Command and other A5/8 leadership and members December 6, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Kalogon, a company that builds seat cushions for wheelchair patients, has been working with the A5/8 as they create the smart seat cushion while executing a Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) program that allows small businesses to explore new opportunities for research and development. The acquisition of this product will increase comfort and increase mission readiness for B-52H crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Micky Peña)
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AFGSC partners with Kalogon to modernize innovative B-52H Stratofortress upgrades

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Kippie, Deputy Director of Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements, Air Force Global Strike Command, examines a B-52H Stratofortress smart seat cushion prototype during a brief from Kalogon as they present December 6, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Kalogon, a company that builds seat cushions for wheelchair patients, has been working with the A5/8 as they create the smart seat cushion while executing a Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) program that allows small businesses to explore new opportunities for research and development. The acquisition of this product will increase comfort and increase mission readiness for B-52H crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Micky Peña)
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AFGSC partners with Kalogon to modernize innovative B-52H Stratofortress upgrades

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Kippie, Deputy Director of Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements, Air Force Global Strike Command, examines a B-52H Stratofortress smart seat cushion prototype during a brief from Kalogon as they present December 6, 2023, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Kalogon, a company that builds seat cushions for wheelchair patients, has been working with the A5/8 as they create the smart seat cushion while executing a Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) program that allows small businesses to explore new opportunities for research and development. The acquisition of this product will increase comfort and increase mission readiness for B-52H crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Micky Peña)
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Directors from National Laboratories immerse in Global Strike mission

Directors and leaders representing national laboratories from across the U.S. interact with munitions maintenance Airmen near inert training munitions at Minot Air Force Base during a tour of Air Force Global Strike Command installations, October 18, 2023. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of AFGSC, invited the directors for an immersion in the weapons systems and mission of the command while also getting to interact with the Airmen who operate two-thirds of the nuclear enterprise. As critically important partners of AFGSC, the laboratories develop technologies crucial to the U.S. and its future forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Joshua Thompson)
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B-52's Land in Guam in Support of Bomber Task Force Mission

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, flies over Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment, October 20, 2023. U.S. forces will fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows, at the time and the tempo of our choosing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jonathan Villegas)
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AgilePod Demo Expands B-52 Communications

TSgt Andrew Groff, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament technician, adjusts an AgilePod onto a B-52 Stratofortress, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 10, 2023. The AgilePod is a multi-function pod built to integrate advanced communications capabilities for the B-52 across all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nia Jacobs)
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AgilePod Demo Expands B-52 Communications

Airmen from the 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load an AgilePod onto a B 52 Stratofortress, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 10, 2023. The AgilePod is a multi-function pod built to integrate advanced communications capabilities for the B-52 across all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nia Jacobs)
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AgilePod Demo Expands B-52 Communications

Spectators watch as an AgilePod is adjusted onto a B-52 Stratofortress, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 10, 2023. The AgilePod is a multi-function pod built to integrate advanced communications capabilities for the B-52 across all domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nia Jacobs)
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Winter weather hits Barksdale

Snow covered B-52H Stratofortresses sit on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 19, 2021. Barksdale measured approximately four inches of snow Feb. 14 and 15. An additional two inches of snow and sleet were recorded on Feb. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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B-52H Stratofortress

A B-52H Stratofortress prepares for takeoff from the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 1, 2020, as part of a bomber task force mission. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Kimmell)
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A B-52H Stratofortress taxis before takeoff Oct. 10, 2019, for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Royal Air Force Fairford, England. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate the always-ready global strike capability. U.S. Strategic Command operations and engagements with U.S. allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen a shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)
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Global Strike Challenge Fairchild Trophy

The 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, took home the FairchildTrophy for Best Bomb Wing in Global Strike Command during the 2017 Global Strike Challenge. Trophies were awarded during a scoreposting event Nov. 15 at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana.
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KC-135s ready refueling the fight

A KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to refuel a B-52 Stratofortress in midair over the United States Oct. 30, 2016, as part of Exercise Global Thunder. Once considered innovative, aerial refueling has now become a standard practice for global operations. Air Force Global Strike Command continues a legacy of innovation established by its pioneering predecessor: Strategic Air Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)
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B-52s deploy to Guam for short-term mission

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off in support of the 5th Bomb Wing's support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence at Andersen AFB, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Keith Ballard)
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B-52s set to deploy to Europe

A B-52H Stratofortress forward deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, awaits a training mission in support of either, BALTOPS or Saber Strike. The focus of Saber Strike is to promote interoperability with regional partners and improve joint operational capabilities in a variety of missions. The goal of BALTOPS is to promote mutual understanding, confidence, cooperation and interoperability among forces and personnel of participating nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)
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