Capt. Roger Tinnin, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, goes over the pre-flight checklist of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance.

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Capt. Roger Tinnin, 20th Bomb Squadron pilot, goes over the pre-flight checklist of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 15. Aircrews from Barksdale participated in Exercise Combat Hammer, which evaluated the employment of precision guided munitions to ensure the weapons are fully functional and mission capable. The exercise tested aircrews, munitions and maintenance Airmen on their performance.

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Keywords: -52, b52, barksdale, cockpit, combat, exercise, hammer, pilot, stratofortress