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Celebrating the 26th anniversary of Secret Squirrel

Retired Col. Warren Ward, 596th Bomb Squadron B-52G Stratofortress co-pilot during Operation Senior Surprise, gives closing remarks at the 26th anniversary of Operation Secret Squirrel at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 17, 2017. Operation Senior Surprise, known to aircrew and maintainers as Secret Squirrel, remained classified until Jan. 16, 1992, when crewmembers and maintainers who made the mission possible were presented with air, achievement and commendation medals for their efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexis Schultz)

PHOTO BY: Airman Alexis C. Frost
VIRIN: 170117-F-WC229-0625.JPG
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