Aircrew assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing prepares to board a B-52H Stratofortress during Global Thunder 23 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 16, 2023. Global Thunder is a Strategic Command exercise designed to ensure an efficient mission response by testing Airmen's ability to execute command, control and operational procedures during simulated combat scenarios. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal A. Jenkins)

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