A crew chief assigned to the 2nd Maintenence Group prepares a B-52H Stratofortress for flight during Global Thunder 23 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2023. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal A. Jenkins)

---

Size: 3901px × 2598px
Photo credit: © APFootage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 23, 2nd, air, b52hstratofortress, barksdale, base, bomb, defenders, deterrence, force, forces, global, gt23, nation, security, squadron, stiker, thunder, wing