Long Ranger Roundup - January in photos

U.S. Airmen perform maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress, Jan. 5, 2021 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The jet was undergoing a routine inspection and maintenance to ensure readiness. Such inspections are of critical importance since the Air Force has projected the B-52 will remain a viable part of the inventory until at least 2040. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 307th Medical Squadron listen to a speech during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 10, 2021. The Airmen were recognized for their efforts fighting the COVID-19 breakout in New York City in 2020. Deploying in less than 72 hours, the Airmen provided relief to overworked civilian medical personnel throughout NYC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

U.S. Staff Sgt. Alex Olson, a maintainer assigned to the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform a routine inspection on the engine of a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 7, 2021. The jet, assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing, had just returned from a routine training mission. Active duty Airmen with the 2nd Bomb Wing and Reserve Citizen Airmen in the 307th BW work together closely in a total force integration model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing add liquid oxygen to a B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 5, 2021. The jet must have more than 30 liters on it during flight in order for the crew to breathe at high altitudes. The B-52 is capable of flying up to 50,000 feet. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

U.S. Airmen with the 307th Civil Engineer Squadron change lights prior to a blood drive at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 10, 2021. Blood drives are held regularly during unit training assemblies and are met with generosity by the Airmen of the 307th Bomb Wing. (courtesy photo)