MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, (AFPN) -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Oliva waits to launch a B-52H Stratofortress here. Nine bombers participated in a rapid launch exercise testing the base's ability to respond quickly to national directives. Sergeant Oliva is with the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, (AFPN) -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Oliva waits to launch a B-52H Stratofortress here. Nine bombers participated in a rapid launch exercise testing the base's ability to respond quickly to national directives. Sergeant Oliva is with the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.
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