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A B-52H Stratofortress returns home to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Aug. 12, 2014 following a 15.5-hour sortie from the United States to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations during PANAMAX 2014. An annual U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational exercise, PANAMAX focuses on ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal. “The Panama Canal is one of the most strategically and economically crucial pieces of infrastructure in the world,” said Col. Gregory Julian, U.S. Southern Command spokesman. “The 17 partner nations participating in this exercise benefit from the collaborative efforts to ensure the safety and security of the Panama Canal and this exercise is designed to test their responsiveness, foster cooperation, and increase interoperability among them.” The B-52 sortie, which originated at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, was the only live military asset used in the primarily simulated exercise. For Air Force Global Strike Command, PANAMAX provided an opportunity to familiarize aircrews with the region and train in long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations – a unique mission set not normally associated with bomber operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
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A B52-H Stratofortress lands at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, after a 15.5-hour nonstop sortie from the United States to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility Aug. 12, 2014. The long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission was part of a scenario to defend the Panama canal from myriad threats during PANAMAX 2014, a multinational U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise. Forces from 17 nations participated in the annual exercise, which contributes to interoperability, and builds the capabilities of the participating nations to plan and execute complex multinational operations. For aircrews, the ability to work in an unfamiliar environment, hone ISR capabilities, and test aerial command and control capabilities during PANAMAX was invaluable. “I had only worked in the SOUTHCOM AOR once before this exercise,” said Capt. Jonathan Morse, one of two aircraft commanders on the mission. “[PANAMAX] allowed crewmembers that have not operated in a different area of operations to gain valuable experience and bring that back to the B-52 community. I believe it also made SOUTHCOM better aware of our capabilities and confident that they can call upon our B-52s when in need.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
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A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, sits ready for departure from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prior to a mission to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations Aug. 11, 2014. Assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, the aircraft and seven-person aircrew participated in PANAMAX 2014, an annual, U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational exercise that focuses on ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal. For Air Force Global Strike Command, PANAMAX was an opportunity to familiarize aircrews with the region and train in long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations – a unique mission set not normally associated with bomber operations. “In order to maintain the readiness of our forces, it is important to provide the opportunity for them to train and operate their capabilities in various geographical locations and environments,” said Maj. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, commander of 8th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), located at Barksdale Air Force Base, and the Joint Functional Component Commander for Global Strike, U.S. Strategic Command, located at Offutt, Air Force Base, Nebraska. “Having a U.S. bomber presence and participation in a variety of multinational and joint exercises also demonstrates U.S. commitment and capability and contributes to security at home and abroad.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle/Released)
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Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron, prepare a B-52H Stratofortress for takeoff at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prior to a 15.5-hour sortie to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations Aug. 11, 2014. Assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, the aircraft and seven-person aircrew participated in PANAMAX 2014, an annual U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise designed to provide multinational interoperability training in complex operations. For Air Force Global Strike Command, PANAMAX was an opportunity to familiarize aircrews with the region and train in long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations – a unique mission set not normally associated with bomber operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle/Released)
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Members of the 28th Security Forces Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., receive a briefing before competing in the M4 competition during Global Strike Challenge at Fort Polk, La., Nov. 14. The event is the premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)
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Members of the 28th Security Forces Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., prepare to participate in the M4 competition during Global Strike Challenge at Fort Polk, La., Nov. 14. More than 400 participants took part in competitions at various locations on and off base. Teams have the opportunity to display their innovative thinking, teamwork and esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)
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Members of the 28th Security Forces Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., participate in the M240 competition during Global Strike Challenge at Fort Polk, La., Nov 14. The competition includes security forces along with missile and bomber forces from Air Force Global Strike Command. Teams have the opportunity to participate in innovative thinking, teamwork and esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)
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Senior Airman Johnathan Byron, 28th Security Forces Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fires his weapon during the tactics portion of Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 13. The competition includes security forces along with missile and bomber forces from Air Force Global Strike Command. Teams have the opportunity to participate in innovative thinking, teamwork and esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)
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Airmen from the 28th Security Forces Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., guard a restricted area during the tactics portion of the Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 13. The competition includes security forces along with missile and bomber forces from Air Force Global Strike Command. Teams have the opportunity to participate in innovative thinking, teamwork and esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)
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Senior Airman Sean Phelan, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., detains a scenario role player during the tactics portion of the Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 13. More than 400 participants took part in GSC competitions at various locations on base. Teams have the opportunity to display their innovative thinking, teamwork and esprit de corps . (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)
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Tech. Sgt. Shawn Elmore, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., challenges a scenario role player during the tactics portion of the Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 13. Global Strike Challenge is the premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)
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Members of Barksdale’s 2nd Security Forces Squadron discuss their plan during the tactics portion of the Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 13. Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)
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